I am new to Linux, and have used the Ubuntu Live cd to get a quick sneek peek.

I was curious, as to how secure I am using the live cd.
Does anyone know if its even possible for my puter to be comprimised when I am running the Linux OS from CD?

I would imagine not, since I dont think its even possible to contract a virus or spyware,trojan, keylogger, any of that sort without the OS being on HD, Is that right?

I am just wondering if I am being Naive, thinking that I am totally secure accessing my $$$ type accounts(paypal, e-gold etc.,etc.,) online, by the use of the Live CD?

thanks for any input.

A number of servers do (or did) run entirely from live cds. This is because, in the event of a crack, rebooting sets you back to 0 and the crack isn't there. No cookies are stored on your pc, so you should be safe.

In future, click the "report this post to a moderator" link and request the thread be moved. Don't just repost the thread. As it is, I have wasted my time three times on this thread: once to answer it, once to realise you double posted and once to report it.

Don't do it again.

Why do you say thats wasting your time?
If you feel answering questions is a waste
of time, then dont do it. I reposted
it my self in the security, section, so
that certainly wasn't wasting YOUR time,
above all, being a newb. and not seeing
the security section at first, I was very
apologetic in my post. so take a chill pill,
and if your duties bother you so much, then
dont do them.

Because you didn't even bother to read our rules which you
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