Mac Malware
In the past, few viruses have targeted Apple operating systems — but this is gradually changing. The increased popularity of Apple smart devices has led some cybercriminals to exploit a traditionally ignored audience. IT admins needs to educate their users about this growing threat and implement a business antivirus solution for Macs as they do for PCs.
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For me, where this creates the biggest threat is the lack of quality security tools on mobile and smart devices, which serve as an open door for malware to climb onto a network when a device connects to it. If the reliance and adoption of these devices continues to grow unchecked without the full support of major antivirus and firewall creators, it will persist as a viable security threat to any network.
The minute anyone accepts the perception that his or her devices are “impenetrable” is when he or she becomes vulnerable. No one should be complacent when it comes to security. Impenetrability really is a myth propagated more by marketers than the platform developers.
It is always to the business’ best interest to deploy various security solutions to avoid exposing the company’s and its employees’ data.
Although, I am also an advocate for proper education of employees regarding the risks, it is always good to arm the company with technologies with the assumption that employees, though informed, won’t care, as that is often the case. I have yet to see a very effective employee education program about technology security risks.