[pchelpers] News:Criminal hackers turn on Mac users

Windows malware not the only game in town

Robert Jaques 22 Jan 2008

Security experts warned today that hackers are fast extending their
efforts beyond Windows and are actively targeting Mac users.

The 2008 Security Threat Report from Sophos said that organised criminal
gangs have "arrived at Apple's doorstep with the intention of stealing
money".

The report acknowledged that, while malware for Macs has long existed,
criminal gangs have not felt the need to target Mac users when there are
so many poorly protected Windows PCs available.

But Sophos warned that Mac malware is now being written by
financially-motivated hackers who see a viable and profitable market in
infecting Macs alongside Windows PCs.

More here:
http://www.activehome.co.uk/vnunet/news/2207808/criminal-hackers-turn-mac-users
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