Is there anything to be gained in having Linux run in UEFI mode?

[m654321]

I don't think having UEFI enabled will provide a huge benefit

Any thoughts on why you think that or is it just an intuitive gut feeling?  I am particularly interested to know if there is any concrete benefit to be gained from an antivirus/malware/general security perspective ...

Nonetheless, should you feel a need to have an anti-virus, ClamAV is generally recommended for Linux systems as it is open-source and has been around for some time...

I have always used a proprietry antivirus for both Linux and Windows on my main PC (the 1st set-up mentioned in the footnote below), purchased from ESET, though have also used the ClamAV.  ESET AV appears to do it's job in warning & blocking my access to potentially risky sites though, like any AV, I don't really know how effective it really is.  Even if AV software is only 20% effective (as mentioned by Quidsup on Youtube), I personally think that's still worth it. I think the rest is down to sensible housekeeping, i.e: avoid suspicious websites, be careful where you download files or apps from,  delete suspicious e-mails & don't click on their links, avoid software that's malware-infected (Adobe Flashplayer), etc.  I wondered if UEFI might be one more tool in the armoury for protection against any kind of malware...??

Mike