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Apple Says Mac Malware Worse Than iOS
Apple’s head of software, Craig Federighi, testifies that iOS is safer
By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2021 01:25PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Internet & Security Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Apple has an unacceptable amount of malware on Mac devices for Apple's standards, according to Apple’s head of software. CNBC reports that Craig Federighi talked about Mac malware during a court appearance on Wednesday for the Epic Games v. Apple trial. Federighi said that the tech giant is not happy about the amount of malware that exists on macOS, as far as the company's expectations for itself goes. seksan Mongkhonkhamsao "Today, we have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable and that is much worse than iOS," Federighi said in his testimony in court. According to CNBC, he said that Apple found and removed about 130 different kinds of malware on Mac devices last year. Federighi also cited the 2020 Threat and Intelligence Report by Nokia in his testimony. According to the report, iOS devices accounted for 1.72% of mobile malware infections, compared with 26.64% for Android and 38.92% for Windows. The report states that the top 10 most dangerous malware is responsible for 50% of infections on Android devices. According to the Apple Platform Security Guide, Macs running the M1 chip now support the same degree of protection that iOS devices provide. The newest 2021 iMac devices have a new M1 chip, which Apple says provides better security than previous iMacs. According to the Apple Platform Security Guide, Macs running the M1 chip now support the same degree of protection that iOS devices provide. Apple said the M1 chip makes it harder for malware or malicious websites to exploit your Mac. However, Wired reports that hackers have found a malware tailored to run on M1 processors, so may still want to install antivirus applications on their new Apple computers. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Are iPads Really That Safe from Viruses and Malware? What Is macOS? Can a Smart TV Get a Virus? How to Protect Your iPad From Malware and Viruses 3 Best Free Antivirus Apps for Android Phones How to Download FaceTime for Mac, iOS, and More Is Google Play Safe? The 6 Best Free Malware Removal Tools of 2022 The iPad Air 5: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News iMac M1 (2021) Review: A Visual Refresh and the Powerful M1 Chip iPad Pro (2021, M1) Review: Desktop Performance in a Tablet Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020) Review: Apple’s Impressive M1 Chip Rises To New Heights Can You Get a Virus on a Mac? What You Need to Know How to Remove Adware From Your Mac How to Get Rid of a Virus on a Mac The Best Antivirus Software of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies