Their objective is to spread from one machine to another as quickly as possible. Up until now, Apple’s minority share of the PC market may have shielded it from the full gaze of the cyber criminal however, this trend appears to be shifting. Apple is loathe to commit to debug bounty programs that would require lifting the veil on the minutiae of their closed OS.
Apple’s macOS, Garden of Eden, is a veritable blackbox, closed off to the external research communities that might otherwise uncover threats to it. Security through minorityĪpple has always lauded the exclusivity of its OS, suggesting that it’s the central pillar of its security stronghold.
We are beginning to see the same range of Mac malware more commonly found within Windows environments, and their sophistication rattles many a Mac devotee. Exponential growth in macOS engagement means hackers are increasing their efforts in building malicious inroads into Apple’s flagship operating system. It is estimated that Macs now account for approximately 1 in every 10 PCs in personal use. However, with tech industry growth, the trend towards BYOT and the proliferation of OSes in the workplace comes the rise of the Mac.
The ubiquity of the Windows platform in both enterprise and personal computing is indisputable.
