• 'Macis probably more secure overall since Apple has complete control over both hardware and software, whereas Windows must be modified to a wide range of brands and models,' Bischoff noted.
• 'This, along with the fact that fewer people use Macs, means there are more security holes in Windows that are detected more rapidly.'
• F-Secure’s Aurora said that, while Apple's security marketing implies that Macs are more secure, consumers should not become comfortable - especially given the larger value placed on hacking Apple devices.
• 'To begin with, Macs are considered more safe than Windows devices, and as a result, users are sometimes encouraged to be complacent when it comes to installing security software and other monitoring, and there is less competition from other crooks,' Aurora said.

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