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Security software vendor PC Tools has watched the rise of two cause-and-effect security factors in the Mac OS X world -- first, the growing popularity of Macs along with increasing market share, and second, the accompanying attention of malware that's targeted directly at Mac users. Consequently, PC Tools has launched a beta edition of iAntiVirus, a new antivirus and antispyware tool designed specifically for Mac OS X. While the Mac maintains an industry-leading reputation for being generally healthy, some troubling Mac-focused security vulnerabilities have recently come to light.
More like PC Tools is looking for more business because of improvements in M$ OS's built-in virus protection.
You have a couple of threats publicized, and now the sky is falling.
Michael Greene's problem with ID theft was on his windoze machine, not a Mac. But of course, this was not mentioned.
Well, watch the bandwagon fill up with companies who just want to help us poor Mac folks rid ourselves of these dastardly invasions for just a small amount cash now and only x$ each month.
You have a couple of threats publicized, and now the sky is falling.
Michael Greene's problem with ID theft was on his windoze machine, not a Mac. But of course, this was not mentioned.
Well, watch the bandwagon fill up with companies who just want to help us poor Mac folks rid ourselves of these dastardly invasions for just a small amount cash now and only x$ each month.
