Previously, one of the most well-known "advantages" of computers 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.
As stated in a related post on SEPE's website, according to its research Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, 26% of European users, who said that Apple desktop computers were the main device them for access στο Διαδίκτυο, και το 15% των χρηστών, που προτιμά φορητούς υπολογιστές Apple, ανέφερε ότι ήρθε αντιμέτωπο με 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 OS X and Windows users reported reporting incidents to their financial data, with rates being 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 proletterransomware 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 devices. In Europe, only 30% of MacBook and 50% of Apple desktop computers are protected.
In addition, when Apple users choose a security solution for their devices, most emphasize the value (40%), while malware detection efficiency is a top priority for 37%. By comparison, Windows users rank 48% as the top priority, with the cost and ability to fight online threats (45% and 32% respectively).
Source: naftemporiki.gr