Computer users are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the Mac’s ability to sustain its mostly malware-free existence. Sophos, a computer security company, surveyed 355 computer users, asking them whether they believed Apple’s Macintosh computers will be targeted more frequently by malware in the future.
It found that 93% expected an increase in malware threats, up from 79% two years ago. The way Sophos put its question to respondents may have something to do with the answers it received. The company’s question arguably could be described as a form of push-polling: "The first financially motivated malware for Macintoshes has been discovered. Do you think in the future Macs will be targeted more often?" After stating that new malware for the Mac has been identified and then soliciting a prediction about the future, it’s a surprise that anyone would fail to see Armageddon ahead. Computer Users Expect More Mac Attacks — Mac OS X — InformationWeek
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