But, back to the same thing, to start this type of attack, the user will need to have at some point something that exposed him to the situation. Many still continue to use pirated OS, continue not to perform updates, not to mention using pirated software. If the person does not meet the basic requirements, no matter what OS he uses, he will be exposed to the same kind of problems.
basically, this. i am truly amazed at how many people run pirated software, and no matter what the OS you will get compromised doing that.
as for the OS yeah linux etc. ive run it. but i still run windows for 90% of my daily driver stuff. as it generally does what i want it.
consider: i have run windows and the same btc wallet (core) since literally 2011 and its run 24/7. winxp, win7, win10. all running 24/7 and connected to the net 24/7 also. i just move the 2011 wallet.dat to the new install/upgrade
AND guess how much ive lost to malware/virus/ransomware: IN 12 YEARS OF A HOT WALLET IN WINDOWS,.
ZERO NOTHING NADA ZILCH NEGATIVEso yeah linux is inherently "safer" but even windows can be configured to be pretty close.
security all comes down to the person. rarely is it ONLY the OS thats allowed it.
just my observations over 12 years in the space, and certainly not to be taken as The Way To Do It., so have fun tearing my "security" apart.
btw i use hardware wallets and cold wallets for my main stash, core and my phone have spending amounts.