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Apple's reputation for software security a 'myt

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Apple's reputation for software security a 'myth': expert


Business | 206590 hits | Feb 25 7:07 am | Posted by: Regina
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A 'scary' software flaw that has put users of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers at risk of being hacked has dealt a blow to the reputation of Apple, the world’s most valuable brand, say security researchers.

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  1. by avatar DrCaleb
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:21 pm
    I've been saying that for years. It's just not as big a target as Microsoft.

  2. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:24 pm

  3. by avatar DrCaleb
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:28 pm
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  4. by Regina  Gold Member
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 3:42 pm
    "DrCaleb" said
    I've been saying that for years. It's just not as big a target as Microsoft.

    Too late...........they drank the Kool-aid. :lol:

  5. by avatar BartSimpson  Gold Member
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:34 pm
    Security through obscurity doesn't work once your market share increases. Plus there's the factor of hackers going after the easy targets of Apple users who believe their computing devices are magically safer because of that apple-shaped talisman they paid for.

  6. by avatar herbie
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:47 pm
    Yeah, in 18 years of computer repairs I've seen AN Apple with A virus ONCE. They must be shit.
    Almost as bad as Ubuntu...

  7. by avatar Jabberwalker
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:49 pm
    So few people (can afford to) buy Apples that nobody bothers writing viruses for their op system.

  8. by avatar commanderkai
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:59 pm
    "DrCaleb" said
    I've been saying that for years. It's just not as big a target as Microsoft.


    I know. I tried to convince a friend the same exact thing, but "DERP DERP DERP APPLE IS TEH COOLEST!!1!ONE!"

  9. by avatar DrCaleb
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:00 pm
    "herbie" said
    Yeah, in 18 years of computer repairs I've seen AN Apple with A virus ONCE. They must be shit.
    Almost as bad as Ubuntu...


    In almost slightly longer time, I've seen viruses on HP/UX, AIX and AS/400 exactly zero times. In fact, no one has . . . ever!

    It's just the numbers; people will compromise systems with the greatest payoff. Most OS/s have their vulnerable spots, just Windows has the most and was the most common out there. People won't target NexT os, because no one uses it. Apple is becoming more popular, so it gets to be a target.

  10. by avatar Jabberwalker
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:04 pm
    You have to wonder, also, with inexpensive Android-based devices (that work just fine) popping up like mushrooms everywhere that the I-Phone system is destined to be Betamax.

  11. by avatar DrCaleb
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:12 pm
    "Jabberwalker" said
    You have to wonder, also, with inexpensive Android-based devices (that work just fine) popping up like mushrooms everywhere that the I-Phone system is destined to be Betamax.


    Android isn't the be-all end-all of security either.

    Which platform is the chosen one for the US DOD again? ;)

  12. by Regina  Gold Member
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:13 pm
    "DrCaleb" said
    You have to wonder, also, with inexpensive Android-based devices (that work just fine) popping up like mushrooms everywhere that the I-Phone system is destined to be Betamax.


    Android isn't the be-all end-all of security either.

    Which platform is the chosen one for the US DOD again? ;)
    Was thinking that when I posted the story, but didn't want it to go all political.

  13. by avatar PublicAnimalNo9
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:15 pm
    "DrCaleb" said
    You have to wonder, also, with inexpensive Android-based devices (that work just fine) popping up like mushrooms everywhere that the I-Phone system is destined to be Betamax.


    Android isn't the be-all end-all of security either.

    Which platform is the chosen one for the US DOD again? ;)
    Not to mention the POTUS. He's not to use anything but.

  14. by avatar BartSimpson  Gold Member
    Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:28 pm
    "herbie" said
    Yeah, in 18 years of computer repairs I've seen AN Apple with A virus ONCE. They must be shit.
    Almost as bad as Ubuntu...


    Interesting. Since most Apple users eschew anti-virus software then it's the rare Apple user who'd notice a problem to begin with.

    My guess is that the incidence of compromised Apple products is far higher than anyone really knows...except for Apple who has a vested interest in promulgating their mythological invincibility to stupid people.



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