“In general iOS and Mac users are more valuable targets and can be more profitable if the crime company is able to put in the effort to develop more complex malware,” said Aurora. “But Macs are also vulnerable to viruses and have security measures that can be susceptible to fraudsters.”Īurora backed up Demetriades assertion adding that, in many instances, Mac users are considered the more desirable victims. “Many users have believed Macs to be untouchable by hackers, giving Apple devices a reputation for being more secure than other PCs, including Windows”, said Demetriades. However, thanks to its improved sales in recent years, the Mac platform is becoming a more attractive target for bad actors.”Īntony Demetriades, VP at McAfee added that despite this, Apple users should be careful not to get too comfortable.

“Targeting Windows machines provides more bang for the buck. “Windows machines are generally targeted much more than Macs, simply due to their sheer numbers,” explained Hauk. “Where is the biggest market? Which market segment has the most people willing to pay? Which market is easiest to enter? Which market has the most competition?”Ĭhris Hauk, consumer privacy champion at Pixel Privacy, add that right now the largest and easiest market to for hackers to enter is still Windows. “Cyber criminals are doing cost-benefit analyses on where to use their R&D resources, just like any normal company would”, explained Aurora.

Which platform has been targeted more?įennel Aurora, security advisor at F-Secure told Trusted Reviews, while it can feel wrong to think of hacking and distributing malware as a business, that’s essentially what it is, and like any business, it all comes down to profit. We spoke to several security experts to get an idea of how vulnerable each platform is, what attacks you need to watch out for and how to keep your device safe – no matter which one you use.

But, which platform is actually the safest – Mac or Windows? When it comes to getting a new laptop, many of us have a favourite operating system.

A mac is better than windows