Macs And Viruses

Many people purchase a Mac because they’ve heard that Macs do not get viruses.  In fact, a Mac can get a virus, but it’s so unlikely and uncommon than many Mac users don’t even run an antivirus protection program.  Let’s talk a little about Macs and viruses.

The Mac operating system is built on the Unix kernel, one the most secure operating systems available.

Windows is used my a lot more people, making it a more likely virus target.

Most virus writers are familiar with Windows and it’s IBM platform, and don’t know how to write viruses for a Mac.

That’s just a little bit about Macs and viruses.  Talk with a professional to learn more.