The trojan virus that attacked Mac computers in 2012 was possible because Apple was late to patch vulnerabilities in its Java software. This kept the door open far too long for malicious activity to take place. After the attack, Apple changed its marketing on its website, editing a phrase that read “It doesn’t get PC viruses” to “It’s built to be safe,” as Wired reported at the time. The myth that Macs don’t get viruses at all remains in some circles, however.
So how does a virus like this happen? There are many ways; in fact, a virus can infect a computer no matter the operating system. Downloading software or clicking on links are two common ways viruses can be acquired. Usually, computers have antivirus software that stops viruses before they cause any real problems, but if there are weak spots in these programs, it’s possible they could still get through. Because of this, it’s still always a good idea to stick to safe browsing and downloading practices, no matter how secure your computer seems.
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