And how far behind are they on Java patches since Apple decided to include that wonderful program in their OS? (You can't get patches directly from Sun for Mac OSX)

And this is sure to stir up a hornets nest!
Macs Need Security Software Too
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,330363,00.html

"Mac users are human, aren't they? So how could their computers not be at risk? And what protects them?

If they listen to most tech magazines, pundits, and other Macophiles -- nothing.

These guys tell Mac users that one good reason to buy a Mac -- instead of a PC -- is that you don't need to waste money on security software.

In other words, Mac users have no security software installed and protect themselves by using nothing but good, old-fashioned common sense."

"Mac users are not invulnerable."

Since TJ brought it up: Yes Macs are not immune to virus attacks, but not as vulnerable as Windows boxes because:
1. The monetary incentive for the malware writers is not there.
2. It is harder to write a virus for OS X than for Windows
3. The typical Mac user is less likely to expose themselves to sources of viruses.

I have had my Macs online 24/7 for 4 years without virus protection and never gotten a virus. How many PC users can say that? Anybody know what the percentage of botnet machines are Macs? I'd like to know!

Common sense is the same whether it's
on a Mac or a PC. Among other things:

1) Set up separate administrative and
user accounts. Use the latter for
everything except maintaining the
machine's OS and applications.

2) Don't install anything that you
don't need, and check the source
before installing.

3) Use a NAT router in your home
network setup.

etc.

D-uh? Thank you for stating the obvious. Sounds more like a dig at "...an angry horde of Mac nuts... er, I mean lovers."

CatEx brought up some very valid points that need to be addressed ...

1. The monetary incentive for the malware writers is not there. True, as only 7% of the computers in the world are Macs. How many are in Big Business?

2. It is harder to write a virus for OS X than for Windows. What makes it so hard? When Leopard was first released, it had dozens of security holes. Nothing is hard if a hacker sets out to exploit a vulnerability.

3. The typical Mac user is less likely to expose themselves to sources of viruses.
Do Mac users web browse? open emails? download files? So what makes them less likely to expose themselves?

Yea, I use Windows, but I also use Linux and have used Macs. It's time Mac Users come off their high horses and realize their not as "superior" as they think they are.