Few things stoke the emotions of computer fans like a good Mac-versus-PC smack down. Macs “could be” as vulnerable as Windows not are as vulnerable as windows. When you use a Macintosh, or indeed any Unix-based system, it's comforting to know that your computer is more secure than Windows. It is, however, a mistake to equate "more secure" with "invulnerable." Keep in mind that the hacker who does break into your system has more skills than the average script kiddy. To steal valuable data from your computer, such as credit card numbers or passwords. Access to your system so that they can cover their tracks as they hack into other peoples computers.

Some of the things that attracted me to a Mac are its looks, high memory capability and the stability in terms of security The only thing in the article against Macs says that Macs “could soon be as vulnerable as Windows machines” not that they are already. Personally I think that “could soon” has a lot to do with the new ability to put Windows on them. OS X remains a secure operating system. Windows on the other hand is a security nightmare. The only way you’re going to have security problems on your Mac is if you feel like you have to put a crappy OS (Windows) on it. It always traces back to Microsoft's untenable policy of maintaining gaps in Windows security to avoid competing with 3rd party vendors and certified partners. Apple's taking a different approach: What users need is in the box: Anti-virus, anti-spam, encryption, image backup and restore, offsite safe storage through .Mac, and launched. Pretty soon any debate with Microsoft over security can be ended in one round when Apple stands up, says 'launched', and sits back down."