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Mac users no longer safe against malware attacks

Cybercriminals are targeting Apple products due to their popularity among executives and marketing teams

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Mac users aren't safe from malware attacks, says cyber solutions company Fortinet. Photo: Michail Sapito/Unsplash

Mac computers, once thought to be more secure against malware attacks, are not longer safe, said a cyber solutions provider.

New attack opportunities and threat vectors are making the targeting of Mac devices easier and more attractive, security firm Fortinet said.

Instead of targeting devices one at a time like what was done previously, criminals can now leverage pre-built technology to attack vast numbers of potential victims in exchange for sharing profits on the back end, the company said.

While ransoming one device may not be of much financial value to professional cybercriminals, owning hundreds of franchisees targeting thousands of devices every day most certainly is.

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Mac users because C-suite executives and marketing teams are more likely to use these computers in many organisations.

These individuals not only share valuable information, but they are also very often less technically savvy and therefore, less likely to back up their devices, encrypt stored data, or abide by security best practices.

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