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Firewall in Linux is a set of rules that allow or block traffic between your computer and the outside world. A firewall can protect your computer from unauthorized access, viruses, and other online threats.

Linux includes a default firewall that is enabled by default. You can also create custom firewalls to protect your network and computer from specific types of attacks.

Linux firewall is based on iptables, a powerful packet filtering tool. Linux firewall can protect your computer from a variety of attacks, including:

-Virus infections
-Hacker attacks
-Spyware and malware
-Denial of service (DoS) attacks
-Port scans
-DoS attacks

Linux firewall operates in two modes:

-Inbound: protects your computer from incoming packets
-Outbound: protects your computer from outgoing packets

Linux firewall is configurable and can be tailored to your specific needs. You can also use third-party firewalls to protect your computer from specific threats.