Spyware and viruses have not been exclusive to Microsoft users. Apple and Linux/Unix users have always gloated and made their smugness known to everyone that "they don't have any viruses!" Well, the "iron curtain" of Apple was nothing but vaporware after all. Seems that indeed there have been virus attacks and spyware attacks on Apple computers for over a decade. So why haven't we heard about them hardly at all? When you're as successful as Microsoft, you'll make enemies because of that success. So popular is the Windows operating system (either by market bullying by MS or actual desire for the product by its user base) that it couldn't help but scream "Challenge me all ye hackers!"
Guess who else is successful and drawing the attention of those same hackers now? I won't mention any names but their initials are APPLE. cnet.com has an article regarding spyware now showing up on Macs. If you decide to search for more information about virus or spyware on Macs, stay away from Apple proponents or opinion sites. They may still be in denial.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20006502-245.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20
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