A brief history of Mac malware
While Apple products have traditionally been a safer refuge for computer users than Windows, malware is no stranger to the Mac. Historically, Windows’s large user base made it a much more appealing target for hackers. But as Apple’s market share began growing, Mac-oriented malware became more commonplace and more sophisticated to boot. Here is a rundown of some of the more notable malware attacks that have targeted the Mac since the days of OS X.
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