Macs Threatened By Malware

Mac users are no longer safe from malware.

Recently a survey from Sophos, a corporate security vendor, stated in a poll of 350 Mac computer users that 93 percent of them believe malware would target the Mac computer in the future. In the midst of Mac users being scared it is a good gauge as to what is to come, more attacks on the Mac.

With the growing number of Mac users and Apple on a major up rise with new iPods, iPhones, and a fast growing number of new Mac computer users, hackers are discovering new vulnerabilities on the Mac computer. What better way for hackers to infect more computer users with malware, start threatening the Mac systems.

Predictions show that the Mac user base will double by 2011 according to online sources. This is an enticing factor to hackers to infiltrate the Mac computer with malware to spread the love to a larger audience. The Mac was never a big target for malware due to the smaller number of users and the difference in operating system software vs. a Windows PC. Microsoft has worked overtime to fix the number of vulnerabilities discovered on the Windows operating systems over the past several years. Mac seems to still be ahead of the game but will soon have its own line of anti-spyware and anti-virus vendors to protect the Mac from attacks in the near future.

Mac User Tip: Mac users can protect themselves now by making sure all of their software is up-to-date with the latest versions. It is always a good practice to adhere to any warnings given to Windows PC users in an attempt to avoid being infected by malware. The list of vulnerabilities will grow and start affecting the Mac sooner than you think. It is always best to stay ahead of the game by educating yourself on any new threats.