Symantec: Mac OS X Becoming a Malware Target

tb3 writes "According to ZDNet 'Security vendor Symantec is warning that Apple's OS X operating system is increasingly becoming a target for hackers and malware authors.' They go on to warn that the only thing that's protected Apple users from exploits so far has been the small number of Macs on the net. Now that people are buying Apple products for 'style over function,' according to one analyst, Apple computer has become a target for new attacks. More coverage on Australian IT and Silicon.com. I guess sales of Norton Anti-Virus for Mac needed a boost." Symantec may well be right about this, but note that they also have the world's biggest vested interest in making Mac owners nervous enough to buy their anti-virus products.

Comments

Re:Style over function?

[zecg]

It's a meme, which I think originated from the fact that Mac hardware used to be more expensive and thus bought by rich people for its stylishness. With Mac Mini and the advent of cheap Mac, I predict this meme is about to die.

Re:More scared people -- more sales

[m50d]

Damn right it was unethical. If someone has physical access you are owned, plain and simple. If it's her own computer there shouldn't be remote problems. All you did was make her more afraid of other people. You should be taken out and shot.