[Arch Linux] Since Arch is modular, applications like firewall and sandbox or antivirus need to be installed and configured manually. But is it really recommended to have those installed and configured as precautions?

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    • now, if you want a hardened workstation you should check out this -- https://github.com/lfit/itpol/blob/master/linux-workstation-security.md -- mind you, some of the data on here, like browsers and extensions/etc are out-dated but the general premise is pretty solid.

  • opensnitch

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    • I like to know to what domains/IPs/ports my box connect to, so I use: https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch (aur: opensnitch-git + opensnitch-ebpf-module)

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