Apple has launched version 8.5 of its Macintosh operating system (OS). According to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, the OS is a "must have" upgrade with a 15 minute installation and enhanced features. The OS will be shipped to Apple resellers in Europe on 17...
Contrary to popular belief, the Macintosh operating system has not always been a safe haven from malicious code," Symantec said. You don't see Macintosh viruses in mass outbreaks but you do see them in the labs as proof of concepts.
The Mac OS enjoys a reputation as a secure operating system, with far fewer flaws than Windows. Theoretically, though, it is possible that security flaws in lower-level system software could be used to attack both Windows and Mac computers, several...
Nobody doubts Mac users fall victim to fewer attacks - let's take that as a given - but advising such a mass exodus, many believe, will undermine the very reason why Macs are perceived to be 'more secure': because they are less popular.
Mac users have reacted angrily to yesterday's leader article on silicon.com which questioned whether the Mac operating system is perceived as being more secure simply because Macs are less popular, and therefore represent a less attractive target...
Despite having the fewest security holes, Windows was hit by more critical flaws than either Red Hat Linux or Mac OS X, Symantec found. Microsoft Windows has the lowest number of vulnerabilities and the fastest turnaround time for patches of all...