I use Ubuntu 20.04.
I am aware that viruses exists for all operating systems (Linux included). However, it is rather uncommon to get infected on Ubuntu. Besides that, to avoid any malicious software, I try to install only software that is available in Software Center.
Although I use Linux for numerous years and have no viruses issues, last time, I was shocked when I've tried to attach a PPT / Powerpoint presentation and Gmail reported it as a virus. I thought that, maybe, some macro is included in it and that causes a false alarm. However, I don't see any macro (at least I cannot find them in LibreOffice Impress). To verify mentioned PPT file, I installed clamtk and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 for Linux Desktop. Both of them are not reporting any virus in the file.
I've tried to save mentioned PPT file as ODP and then again as PPT. This time, Gmail scanner was not reporting any virus.
- What is the best way to ensure under Ubuntu that presentation is virus free?
- Is there any possibility that PPT file could harm my Linux machine or is it only a thread to Windows machines?
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