Mac users 'still lax on security' - Graphic Design Forum and Web Design Forum

Toon · #1 (**permalink**) 20-02-2007, 03:44 PM

Apple Mac users are still too lax when it comes to security matters, an independent researcher has said.

Kevin Finisterre caused ripples in the Mac community when he started a website in January revealing a different bug in Apple systems each day of the month.

While some observers dismissed the survey, Apple recently issued a patch to plug holes outlined by Finisterre.

Apple owners' attitude to security was "one of the main reasons we started the campaign," he said.

Apple makes great play of the fact that its OSX operating has yet to be attacked by a virus while Windows XP machines are plagued with problems.

Its recent global campaign of adverts pitching Macs versus PCs has focused on security issues.

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Laura Lynne · #2 (**permalink**) 20-02-2007, 06:05 PM

aren't the new intel macs prone to virus's?

Joe.Morgan · #3 (**permalink**) 20-02-2007, 07:07 PM

im sure they are some out there but im stil yet to hear of any1 being affected by a virus, worm, spy ware etc. mac > pc

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