Malware for Linux

[David Ohlemacher]

Any recommended solutions for risk reduction?

0. How about running your browser as a different user?   That way it does
not have root nor the ability to access your home directory.    I have done
this when traveling.  It may be better to make it a SOP.

   - I could also use a custom theme for one of the two accounts. This way
   I know which I am using visually.   Maybe a red or black theme depending on
   privilege.
   - I wonder if using xmarks reduces security if both browsers log in to
   the same xmark account?  Now that I consider this, they should have very
   little overlap if done correctly and therefore do not need the same
   account.
   - Maybe I should use two unprivileged browser accounts. One for
   sensitive things, one for everything else and neither with access to my
   ~/.    I wish rsync had an interactive option for copying downloads to
   ~/Downloads. It does not seem to.
   - An expect script should help automate executing these browsers with a
   click.

Ref:
http://pr0gr4mm3r.com/linux/how-to-set-up-and-run-firefox-30b2-as-a-different-user-in-ubuntu/

1. Turn off icetea?   Will I miss it?

I am experimenting with both of these.

This is a good thread to consider Ben.  Thanks for bringing it to our
attention!!!
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