Macs are more and more vulnerable to digital threats

Παλαιότερα, ένα από τα πλέον γνωστά θεωρούμενα «πλεονεκτήματα» των  Mac of Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), in the eyes of consumers, they were immune to most of the digital threats (malware, viruses, etc.). However, this has started to change in recent years.

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As stated in a related post on SEPE's website, according to its research and B2B International, 26% of European users, who said that Apple desktop computers were the main to access the Internet, and 15% of users, who prefer Apple laptops, reported encountering malware during the previous year.

The number of affected PC owners in Europe is slightly higher and reaches 31%.

In the face of malware, such as ransomware, came 19% of European owners Mac compared to 11% of Windows device users. Both operating system users X, as well as Windows users, reported experiencing incidents targeting their finances, with 52% and 54% respectively.

In any case, although Mac and PC users are equally at risk of digital threats, according to the survey, the former are less aware of Internet threats than Windows device users.

For example, 41% of MacBook owners in Europe have never or almost never heard of proransomware and 34% are unaware of dangerous malware that can exploit software vulnerabilities. In comparison, among respondents overall, 30% know next to nothing about ransomware and 27% know nothing about exploits.
At the same time, research shows that half of Mac users still neglect the need to install security solutions on their their. In Europe, only 30% of MacBooks and 50% of Apple desktops are protected.

Additionally, when Apple users choose a security solution for their devices, most emphasize price (40%), while efficiency in detecting malware is top for 37%. In comparison, Windows users put malware detection efficiency as their top priority (48%), followed by cost and ability to fight online threats (45% and 32% respectively).

Source: naftemporiki.gr

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