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Apple hints at Mac virus threat
T3.com All —
... to avoid a cold, Apple seems to think loading up on software will keep you safe. Why the sudden threat? Well, it seems Apple is a victim of its own success. When Mac using was a niche activity, it was pretty pointless writing a virus specifically aimed at Mac users. Now that the Mac is the computer of choice for the beautiful people, it's worth loading a few pages with malicious code to steal personal data and online accounts. Don't say we didn't warn you. Link: Apple (via BBC ) Related links: [image]
False Alarm: Apple Mac OS X Anti-Virus Recommendation Is Old [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... article, only lists new versions, which is usual and not out of the ordinary at all. In fact, the old note itself is actually nothing new either. Apple offered anti-virus software for Mac OS X as part of their .Mac subscription. In fact, the company has been recommending virus software since the pre-Unix years. In other words: No conspiracy theories, no "quietly published" technical notes. Just the same old recommendation they have been doing forever. [Washington Post, BBC News, and BBC dot.life]
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Apple Removes Anti-VIrus Support Note, Reiterates Macs Have Protection Built-In [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... of the box. It seems that Apple has thought twice about the whole anti-virus situation and declared the article entirely obsolete, putting it in line with their Mac and PC "Virus" TV commercial. Their rationale is that the Unix user architecture and security policies in Mac OS X make it inherently much more secure—although not bullet-proof—than its Windows counterparts, therefore not needing the anti-virus protection necessary in PC boxes. [CNET and BBC] [It's funny how Cnet quietly edited their previous article to make it sound ...
Apple Removes Antivirus Support Note, Reiterates OS X's Built-In Protections [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... out of the box. It seems that Apple has thought twice about the whole antivirus situation and declared the article entirely obsolete, putting it in line with their Mac and PC "Virus" TV commercial. Their rationale is that the Unix user architecture and security policies in Mac OS X make it inherently much more secure than its Windows counterparts (though not bulletproof) therefore not needing the antivirus protection necessary in PC boxes. [CNET and BBC] [It's funny how Cnet quietly edited their previous article to make it sound ...
Apple Removes Antivirus Support Note, Reiterates OS X's Built-In Protection [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... out of the box. It seems that Apple has thought twice about the whole antivirus situation and declared the article entirely obsolete, putting it in line with their Mac and PC "Virus" TV commercial. Their rationale is that the Unix user architecture and security policies in Mac OS X make it inherently much more secure than its Windows counterparts (though not bulletproof) therefore not needing the antivirus protection necessary in PC boxes. [CNET and BBC] [It's funny how Cnet quietly edited their previous article to make it sound ...
Apple Removes Controversial Support Ticket, Reiterates 'Macs Don't Get Sick' Claim [Apple]
Gizmodo —
... was the sentiment behind so many of the "I'm a Mac" ads, the primary manna for Windows-hating fanboys and one of the claims that, because perceived as pompous, fueled the eagerness to pounce on the antivirus story in the first place. Apple has since removed the ticket and reverted to the old company line, which—though in this case true—is as much an inspiration for petty internet vitriol as it is a vital part of Apple's marketing success. [CNET and BBC]
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