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Can Macs "Catch" Viruses? by Wave Front Computers
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Can Macs "Catch" Viruses? |
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Did you know the more popular Macs become, the more susceptible they become to viruses? True, Macs are currently far less susceptible than PCs, however, that doesn’t mean they’re completely safe. In the last few years, Mac viruses have become more common. When less than 3% of the population used Macs, there was no point in making malicious software for the Mac operating system. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t done. Mac viruses have been coded and transferred on floppy discs in the past. Today it’s much easier to transmit or pick up computer viruses. Be aware that any computer connected to the internet can get a virus. Mac viruses range in threat. Some randomly insert the word “pickle” into your documents or IM’s, while others maliciously collect your passwords and valuable information. As with PC’s, there are Worms, Trojans, and Malware specifically designed to infect Macs as well. Mac viruses can also be transmitted due to fault of the user. If you pirate software, you run the risk of infecting your Mac. Botnet viruses are often embedded in ...... to continue reading, please click the link below Wave Front Computers:: Blog: Can Macs "Catch" Viruses?
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