Bob, I've seen you and Mrmacfixit say Macs don't get viruses but can get malware. I'm missing something in the distinction since according to Wikipedia, the definition of malware includes viruses. From 'From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Malware, short for malicious software, is software used or programmed by attackers to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems[1]. It can appear in the form of code, scripts, active content, and other software.[2] 'Malware' is a general term used to refer to a variety of forms of hostile or intrusive software.[3]Malware includes computer viruses, ransomware, worms, trojan horses, rootkits, keyloggers, dialers,spyware, adware, malicious BHOs, rogue security software and other malicious programs; the majority of active malware threats are usually worms or trojans rather than viruses.[4] In law, malware is sometimes known as a computer contaminant, as in the legal codes of several U.S.

If people just understood that they have to be careful, have a good up to date antivirus program, and make regular backups, the Windows architecture would be pretty viable. Of course when you market something to millions, there're always going to be those who have to learn the hard way, and maybe a few who never learn. I've never had a Mac so I'm very naive about how they work. That's why I get confused when I read they don't get viruses but do get malware. Free download nikon coolpix hack raw programs for mac. I take it Macs are much more restrictive about what you can install on them. I see Download.com has a lot of stuff you can download for the Mac, can you pick up malware for the Mac there like you can (and I did) for the PC? Sure, the Apple can get malware, trojans and such.

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