mac viruses and quote and apple pie

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

What I think I said wss that macs are not being attacked since the  
windows  system is a bigger easier target.  I don't believe I said  
there were existing wild viruses but the flood of messages I have  
gotten seem to say there CAN NOT     be one. That I seriously doubt !!

While it may be hard to penetrate the os kernal it is not impossible  
and the os environment is an attractive target -- browser/mail system  
etc.

But the yells are saying it is impossible. Again that I doubt. Better  
that I said I hate apple pie (or like Bush).

Dave

ps I run viros systems on my mac and do ALL updates etc.



Begin forwarded message:

From: David Titus <bullyt () mac com>
Date: May 20, 2005 6:30:05 PM EDT
To: dave () farber net
Subject: Quote or Misquote ?


I just read the following from a UPI piece:
"As people get more mobile, they get more vulnerable," Farber said.  
"Companies have to enforce that laptops are not for dual use. If they  
are used at home people are going to put little games on them and  
contaminate them. Companies have to examine any computer allowed into  
the building."

While most viruses attack computers that run Microsoft operating  
systems, alternative systems are going to be attacked more often as  
they become more prevalent, Farber warned.

"People attack Microsoft for two reasons. The system has more  
vulnerabilities and because more people use it," Farber said. "But,  
there are already viruses out there for Apple computers."

Companies and individuals can protect themselves at the base level by  
routinely updating all their anti-virus and spyware software and  
upgrading their systems, no matter what type of computer they use,  
Farber said. "It's an onerous process, but it must be done," he said.

Please tell me why I'm missing out. I've been using a Mac since 1988.  
I don't have any anti-virus programs running, I have no 3rd party  
spam filters, I have no spyware filters, nothing. And guess what I  
get about 1 spam a day using Apple's Mail program. But I'm missing  
something - this extraordinary windows cesspool experience.

Would you please name the SPECIFIC virus that is attacking Apple  
computers.

I want to get the right prophalatic necessary to protect myself.







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