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5. The security software isn’t up-to-par
6. Mac sales are on the rise
Security experts have said all along that the main reason Windows has been attacked so heavily over the years is the popularity of the platform. With millions of people around the globe running Windows computers every single minute, cyber-criminals enjoy a target-rich environment. Apple’s low OS market share has caused the criminals to ignore it. But things are changing. Mac sales are on the rise, and a growing number of people are at least warming to the idea of using Apple’s operating system. As more people opt for Macs, expect more cyber-criminals to focus their attention on Mac OS X.
7. Windows users know more about security than ever before
Though malicious hackers are still having little trouble breaking into unsecured Windows machines around the world, Microsoft has done a much better job over the years of informing the public of the dangers of not securing their machines. That factor has made it somewhat more difficult for hackers to find easy targets. Mac users, on the other hand, are not as prepared as they could be, which makes them easy pickings for cyber-criminals.
8. The criminals are happy with Apple’s response
After the Mac Defender fake antivirus scam was first made public and issues started cropping up across the Mac ecosystem, it took Apple three weeks to finally get around to delivering a solution to the problem. Granted, it might have taken it that long to understand the issue and find a fix, but the response time is unacceptable. It shows a general lack of care on Apple’s part. And for cyber-criminals, a general lack of care is a good thing. Apple must do a much better job of improving its response time to address future issues.
9. The criminals welcome Apple’s cavalier attitude
10. Nothing is ever immune from security flaws
Regardless of whether or not Apple is doing a better job at protecting users than Microsoft, the reality is, there is no such thing as “immunity” in today’s security world. Even the most militant security expert who uses all the latest tools to keep safe might fall victim to an exploit. So, it’s important to realise that Mac OS X never was and never will be totally immune to threats. No one is safe.
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