The majority of those malicious apps are still aimed at Windows, so AV technology is more effective on those systems. Rather, the advanced viruses and Trojans most likely to infect Macs are seldom spotted by today’s AV software, which is more effective at catching run-of-the-mill malware distributed by less sophisticated hackers. The advice comes not because Macs are inherently more secure than Windows PCs.
But that doesn’t mean Mac security isn’t a concern. Nope, at least according a recent Forrester Research report that says the performance degradation caused by most AV technology outweighs the malware risks on a Mac. Most Mac users don’t spend much time worrrying about computer viruses, but many companies wonder if they need to install anti-virus software on their corporate Macs.
