Mac computer
(CNN) — Mac computers are known for their near-immunity to malicious computer programs that plague PCs.
But that may be changing somewhat, according to computer security researchers. It seems that as sleek Mac computers become more popular, they’re also more sought-after targets for the authors of harmful programs.
“The bad guys generally go toward the biggest target, what will get them the biggest bang for their buck,” said Kevin Haley, a director of security response at Symantec.
Until recently, the big target always was Microsoft Windows, and Apple computers were protected by “relative obscurity,” he said. Read more »
