Mac Vs the Virus...

Gaz · 01-31-2005, 08:22 AM

I keep reading how Mac are invulnerable to hacking. Is that inherent in the OS, or is it because Apple owns such a small market share that it is not worth a hacker’s time to mess with it? If enough people switch to Apple, will the viruses and worms just follow along?

xoxo~
Gaz
Extremely hesitant.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-31-2005, 08:30 AM

is it because Apple owns such a small market share that it is not worth a hacker’s time to mess with it?
Yep.

htismaqe · 01-31-2005, 08:37 AM

It is due to lack of infectious agents, not vulnerabilities.

Gaz · 01-31-2005, 09:03 AM

I was afraid of that.

I had a Mac here at work many years ago. But at the time, Apples for home use were WAY too expensive. Since then, I have accumulated a sizeable inventory of PC software.

The only real advantage Mac had was invulnerablility.

Guess I’ll stick with my PC.

xoxo~
Gaz
A bit disappointed, but not surprised.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-31-2005, 09:20 AM

How many times have you been hacked, Gaz? Why worry so much about vulnerability/invulnerability?

Also, you are just as likely to get your identity stolen on a PC as a Mac. Its all the same internet.

Gaz · 01-31-2005, 09:37 AM

I worry because my financial data in on my computer. I use a firewall, McAfee anti-virus and several spyware programs.

I wanted a Mac, but could not justify the cost. Now Apple is finally getting a clue and offering cheaper Macs. The problem is that I have a lot of $$$ invested in software. The only justification for dumping all that software and starting over would be if the Mac was truly bulletproof.

I suspect that the glowing “no hakers, no viruses” statements from the MacHeads are bogus. I was wondering what you folks had to say.

xoxo~
Gaz
PC tarbaby.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-31-2005, 10:04 AM

Looks like you are secure enough. I wouldn't worry.

01-31-2005, 08:22 AM
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01-31-2005, 08:30 AM	#2
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01-31-2005, 08:37 AM	#3
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	It is due to lack of infectious agents, not vulnerabilities.
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01-31-2005, 09:03 AM	#4
Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	Thanks... I was afraid of that. I had a Mac here at work many years ago. But at the time, Apples for home use were WAY too expensive. Since then, I have accumulated a sizeable inventory of PC software. The only real advantage Mac had was invulnerablility. Guess I’ll stick with my PC. xoxo~ Gaz A bit disappointed, but not surprised.
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01-31-2005, 09:20 AM	#5
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2506966	How many times have you been hacked, Gaz? Why worry so much about vulnerability/invulnerability? Also, you are just as likely to get your identity stolen on a PC as a Mac. Its all the same internet. __________________ http://www.goemaw.com
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01-31-2005, 09:37 AM	#6
Gaz Defense Homer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Rancho Gaz Casino cash: $10010793	I have picked up a virus or two in my time... I worry because my financial data in on my computer. I use a firewall, McAfee anti-virus and several spyware programs. I wanted a Mac, but could not justify the cost. Now Apple is finally getting a clue and offering cheaper Macs. The problem is that I have a lot of $$$ invested in software. The only justification for dumping all that software and starting over would be if the Mac was truly bulletproof. I suspect that the glowing “no hakers, no viruses” statements from the MacHeads are bogus. I was wondering what you folks had to say. xoxo~ Gaz PC tarbaby.
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01-31-2005, 10:04 AM	#7
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2506966	Looks like you are secure enough. I wouldn't worry. __________________ http://www.goemaw.com
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