Unix isn't inherently more secure than any other operating system; it happens to be a lighter target because there are so many attackable Windows systems to go to first.
The default configuration for most Linux distributions is far more secure than that of the default configuration for Windows. Of course, a distro could be placed in an unsecure (by running everything...
Most Linux operators are more familiar with the inner workings of their systems than most Windows users, so they are usually more capable of setting up their machines securely. * Many Windows...
This question cannot be answered with a simple yes or no. A windows system is more likely to be attacked simply because there are more of them. In addition, windows users may not patch their systems...