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This blog post explores the use of `ftp` and `sftp` for secure file transfers in Linux. It highlights FTP's security flaws, namely its unencrypted data transfers, and contrasts this with the encrypted transfers provided by SFTP, a part of the SSH protocol. The tutorial covers installation via `apt`, `dnf`, and `zypper`, and offers practical command examples for effective file management, emphasizing the importance of preferring secure protocols like SFTP for data confidentiality and integrity.