Right now I own a PC.  Tried a Mac once, we did not get along.  However, I have been considering giving it another shot.

I use AVG for MAC. It is more difficult to write malware on OSX but it can be done. I did have one piece of malware. AVG deleted it.

I don't use  MAC and have always taken security seriously and have yet to have a problem. But from what I've read, MAC users now can't be too complacent anymore.

Not a MAC guy, so will be interested in the answers!

Apple has done a superb job of brainwashing users into believing "it can't happen here". And now it's happening.

Nothing as I have not used Macs in years.

MACs have been vulnerable for years. Now that Apple has a bigger market share they are getting more attention from the hackers. I'm using PCs but propection is similar for any computer; have at least 3 layers of virus and malware protection and use it regularly.

Gary Coles (International Referrals) - not a MAC person - however, sure enough, one needs to protect one's private information - no matter what.

I have a PC - I am used to the threat! LOL

Shocking the amount of time, money , and memory spent fighting off these criminals.  When will the fbi start prosecuting this drain on the economy?

Not shocked at all.  That is probably the zero-day one I was reading about this morning as well.  Macs were the kings of "security by obscurity" before they started using Intel chips and running Linux, essentially becoming over priced PCs.

I don't do Apples in the tech world.  However, there ain't nothin' that can't be broken or hacked.  Just my opinion. 

I do not use a MAC. This will be a good blog topic for you.

Hi Gary - There has always been malware out there for macs - it has been a bit more difficult for hackers, but not impossible and now it's just getting more prevalent. We use Norton and haven't had any problems.

I'm checking out the link.  I don't want anything happening to any of our Mac products.

We use both - never a problem with our Macs

I have never had a problem on my Mac with viruses. However, I periodically run a Malwarebytes scan. It's free and recommended by Apple if you want to check.

Thank you.

 We've being using Macs since 1986. Never had a virus. Real simple. Only download apps from known and vetted sources. Like Sam says, you have to go through several steps before a Mac can be infected.

Good to know they caught it. To get infect it one has to something out of the ordinary...

Gary,

We had some weird stuff contacted Apple, and it was a hoax trying to sell us some bogus help.  Check with Apple.  We have not had any problems since  A