It’s no secret that malware tends to be more of a significant issue for PC users than Mac users. And while Apple’s advertising materials might suggest otherwise, this isn’t due to the fact that Macs are impervious to malware and inherently more secure. On the contrary, malware creators prioritize Windows simply because it’s the most widely used computing platform on the planet. While macOS certainly has layers of sophisticated security, its paltry market share has long made it an unattractive target for all types of malware, including ransomware.
