Let’s Face It, Mac isn’t Virus Free no more!
I know I’ve been saying this for a few years, but In all truthfulness it is more of a fact than a few years ago. Apple needs to change their policy on how they do commercials. I don’t say that light hearted because I actually think the commercials are really funny sometimes but that is besides the point. They have not in the past changed their tactics because of the new malware that is going about. Some experts are saying this malware doesn’t require you to enter a password or even have you allow or deny the installation. Although, I have no Apple computer to test this observation, it seems quite possible depending on how people have their system setup. Thought most Mac users are not thinking about security or even the possibility of a virus because of the advertisements that Apple has put up in the past. More and more their seems to be a growing number of viruses and malware for the Macintosh.
Security Through Obscurity is No More with Apple!
I say that know that in the past most Apple users always thought since the Operating system of the Apple was not well known that they could get away with installing unknown software or programs that Windows users would think twice on. I honestly don’t see how people would download bit torrent files thinking that they were safe on the Mac because “Apple Could never get a Virus” advertising has stuck in their minds. Yet Apple has in the past fought this through new changes to their advertising but the fact remains anytime you think of a Macintosh, you first thought would be about it being Virus. I know some of you probably though the first thought would be the speed and ease of the Operating, and although that is true that isn’t my thought when I think of a Apple Operating System.
Don’t Presume anything!
I might not be a Mac User but I don’t presume anything when it comes to running a Windows or even a Linux Operating System. That Being said when Apple finally realizes that they are no longer able to hide from the bad guys, then we will see them start fighting back. Until then though, most Mac Users will make the mistakes they have always done because of Apple stance and the ignorance of the problem. I have said how hackers will start targeting Apple Users and this seems to be the case even now. If you have a Mac Machine, I suggest looking for a good Antivirus and sticking with them. You are not longer safe not having an Antivirus software installed on your system.
Stay Safe!
Paul Sylvester
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