On 10/19/2017 01:44 PM, Νικος Παπακαρασταθης wrote:
Hello
Is there any kind of end point security fore qubes xen hv except of isolation?
Something like usual ...internet security software used in windows(antivirus
antispam etc unified).If not how for example payments are safe?
Hi,
The typical Qubes thinking doesn't hold threat-scanning software (which
is what I believe you're referring to) in high regard; it is seen as
offering a false sense of security or creating additional attack
surface. However, this doesn't mean you can't install AV scanners in
your VMs... its up to you.
In addition to isolation, Qubes' templates offer some inherent
protection as well because VMs based on them can resist rootkits. This
idea is extended somewhat here:
https://github.com/tasket/Qubes-VM-hardening (the 'systemd' branch is
experimental but has an ability to scan files).
OTOH, one of the best things you can do to increase security of your
appVMs is to practice some regular caution. You can, for instance
install HTTPS Everywhere in your banking VM's browser and can even tell
it to reject non-encrypted traffic. Also, avoid clicking on links in
emails; if you copy-paste first you can review the actual domain name of
the link. And email clients like Thunderbird try to detect phishing scams.
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