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Macs May No Longer Be Immune to Viruses

Bill writes "MSNBC reports that the combination of Apple's growing market share and their recent switch to x86 processors has made Mac OS X a new target for viruses. Unfortunately, it seems that many Mac users are in denial. '[Computer security expert Tom] Ferris said he warned Apple of the vulnerabilities in January and February and that the company has yet to patch the holes, prompting him to compare the Cupertino-based computer maker to Microsoft three years ago, when the world's largest software company was criticized for being slow to respond to weaknesses in its products.'"

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  1. Which will come first? by ikekrull · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Year of the Linux Desktop

    or

    The Year of The OS X Viruses

    Inquiring minds want to know.

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  2. Macs can get viruses? by Mathiasdm · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'll believe that when I see water running uphill!

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