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<blockquote data-quote="McBie" data-source="post: 1031471" data-attributes="member: 54417"><p>Hmmmm..... The discussion is always about virusses and trojans and that there aren't any for OS X and that OS X is built on Unix and ............</p><p>While all of this is true, people should talk about malware instead ... not have a debate on semantics ( virus vs. trojans etc .... )</p><p></p><p>What about PDF files ( who can execute code and external apps. <u>by design</u>, not by vulnerability )</p><p>What about the fine pieces of code hidden inside a picture ?</p><p>Do you need root privileges to view pictures and read PDF's ......NO</p><p>Does viewing a picture or reading PDF's install anything ( hence ask for your password ) ...... NO</p><p>Can it do damage .... YES</p><p></p><p>How many layers have been built on top of Unix to make it OS X ?</p><p>Off course the core Unix system will reduce the possibiity of malware to a great extent, but that discussion is too narrow.</p><p></p><p>Am only trying to point out that computer users should not be blinded by the words that there are no viri for OS X and only a couple of trojans.</p><p>Malware is so much more.</p><p></p><p>Every year, more people are killed by pigs than by sharks .... this makes you wonder if people are focussing on the right risks.</p><p></p><p>This is only my 2 cents.</p><p></p><p>Cheers ... McBie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="McBie, post: 1031471, member: 54417"] Hmmmm..... The discussion is always about virusses and trojans and that there aren't any for OS X and that OS X is built on Unix and ............ While all of this is true, people should talk about malware instead ... not have a debate on semantics ( virus vs. trojans etc .... ) What about PDF files ( who can execute code and external apps. [U]by design[/U], not by vulnerability ) What about the fine pieces of code hidden inside a picture ? Do you need root privileges to view pictures and read PDF's ......NO Does viewing a picture or reading PDF's install anything ( hence ask for your password ) ...... NO Can it do damage .... YES How many layers have been built on top of Unix to make it OS X ? Off course the core Unix system will reduce the possibiity of malware to a great extent, but that discussion is too narrow. Am only trying to point out that computer users should not be blinded by the words that there are no viri for OS X and only a couple of trojans. Malware is so much more. Every year, more people are killed by pigs than by sharks .... this makes you wonder if people are focussing on the right risks. This is only my 2 cents. Cheers ... McBie [/QUOTE]
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