On Tue, 5 Sep 2017 14:01:41 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > > Gerry wrote: > > > > Once in a while I read about a virus that can get into a > > > > Mac. Anything to that? > > Yup. It can. Historically MS Win has chosen user convenience > over security. Mac OS X is built on the inherent security of > multi-user BSD. But no amount of OS security can cover for a > stupid user. > > > > mao wrote: > > > > > > Do you read virus getting in to any linux installs? > > > Why / how does Mac not attract scams / trojans / hostage? > > It's possible, but in general, Linux is harder to muck up in a > useful way since superuser is not accessible. Similar for a Mac. > > > archer75--- wrote: > > > > I've read claims that certain types of linux installs are > > vulerable, but I don't recall any claims that there have > > actually been infections. > > Any computer can be infected. But when it's hard to do, and > little is gain, there is not much motivation for the > script-kiddies. > > Again, NOTHING is safe from a user doing stupid things. > > _______________________________________ What are some examples of stupid things? I know that accessing unknown websites is considered stupid, but doing so is one of the pleasures of the internet. I would guess that MS plus an antivirus, which catches most virus'/malware, is one reason for MS continued popularity. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
