![]() ![]() Most security firms have stopped counting the number of different Windows malware strains. The number of malware samples for the Mac OS X platform is still very small but it would be foolish to infer from this that Macs are immune against viruses, as the "Flashback" outbreak with more than 600,000 infected Macs illustrated. A 38 page report of on its test - which provides a review of the products put through their paces as well as raw detection rate figures - can be found here ( PDF). Like, AV-Comparatives found that false positives weren't an issue with Mac security product. All the other tested products caught all 500 Windows nasties. Intego Mac Premium Bundle also got 100 per cent on the Mac version of the test while proving unreliable in detecting Windows samples (49 per cent). Avast! Free Antivirus and Sophos Anti-Virus aced the text. Of the eight products tested, all the big name brands scored 90 per cent and above in detecting the 65 test samples. Unlike that of, it also looked at how Mac security packages protected Apple machines from becoming carriers of Windows nasties. Keep in mind that nothing replaces a complete security solution designed for Mac in addition to a cautious attitude when receiving messages or attachments from unknown people in particular.Coincidentally, rival security testing outfit AV-Comparatives also released a Mac Security report this week. Bitdefender recently obtained a 100% detection score on the AV-Test tests (June 2019). Install an antivirus that protects the Mac in real time against infections. If something seems too good to be true, it certainly is not. How to protect your Mac? Keep your system and software up-to-date, install security updates. Modern Mac and Windows malware does not slow down your system, unless they are Bitcoin miners. ![]() It’s the same with PCs: hackers realized that the more silent they are, the longer they can get away with it. How do I know if I have been infected? You wouldn’t, because most of the malware is very stealthy these days. For example, the Rootpipe vulnerability discovered in October 2014 was patched only 7 months later, in April 2015. For its part, Apple is criticized for not reacting quickly enough to security vulnerabilities. Adware and ransomware are currently the most frequent infections that target Macs, and will remain one of the most important trends. On the other hand, phishing attacks can not be prevented by the operating system. Vulnerabilities in third-party software essential for web browsing (browsers, Java, Flash, Adobe) can be exploited by malicious code. Why are Macs not immune to threats? A safer operating system does not mean that it can not get viruses. ![]() This system is known to be more secure than others and especially less attacked by hackers because it’s not as popular as Windows. It’s going to cost the hacker more to build Mac malware than Windows-based malware. ![]() Why are Macs considered immune to threats? The macOS operating system is based on the UNIX architecture. Macs are also at risk, and Mac-designed malware is definitely not new. In a world where every connected device is a potential target, Mac users need to rethink their security. For years, Mac users were told they were safe. The misconception that only Windows computers need antivirus protection is just that – a misconception. ![]()
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