Another Day With My PC

In case you’re wondering, there is no such thing as a virus-free computer, or at least one that’s immune to it. Regardless on whether you’re using a PC or a Mac, malware will eventually find their way into your electronic treasure box. 

Those who dread computer viruses like a bubonic plague often rely on Mac units to run their lives. While there’s some truth in the claim that Macs are virtually impervious to malicious apps, their defenses are not that impregnable. In fact, the only reason why there’s a very low incidence of malware infection on Macs is that hackers don’t see a considerable or profitable market in the small kingdom of Apple. Let’s face it. Almost everybody you know and don’t know uses a PC. 

While there may be only a number of viruses made for the Mac, this doesn’t mean that all is well in Apple’s small diaspora in the industry. We all know that there are a thousand ways by which hackers could wreak havoc on your computer, and a good number of their schemes don’t include viruses. Take for example phishing sites. A hacker could take over your unit or gather sensitive data therefrom if you access a bogus site. 

It’s true that Mac users enjoy the privilege of being ignored by virus authors. However, this doesn’t mean that Mac fans should forego their fencing chores. Mac and PC users alike are still and always in danger of falling prey to online and offline threats. 

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