Is using Flashplayer risky for Linux Lite - should I use HTML5 instead?

[nomko]

I run Linux without Flashplayer and i don't run into any problems as long i'm not visiting sites that uses Flash. Beside that, i avoid as much as possible sites that run on Flash.

So yes, you can run Linux without Flash.

[Kevin Perez]

It looks like I am joining this party well after the proverbial fact. I recently got infected with a bit of malware. This malware creeates a pop-up window every 2 minutes telling me to download some security software to get rid of the malware. It is clear to me that I need to install security software. After reading this thread it sounds like I ought to install "Sophos". Is this still the software you would recommend? If so, should I just go to the website to download and install it?

Thank you,

Kevin

[stevef]

This thread is 10 years old.  Not the place to look for up to date information. Better to start a fresh thread.

That said, Sophos appears to be paid for software aimed at business.

As far as I am aware, there is not a specific antimalware application recommended for use with Linux Lite.
The utility usually mentioned in association with Linux Lite is clam which has a brief tutorial on the wiki.
https://wiki.linuxliteos.com/en/tutorial...#antivirus