PCWorld - Linux Line: 'Flashback' Mac Malware: One More Reason to Switch to Linux

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By Katherine Noyes
Apr 12, 2012

Given the vast numbers of Macs that are apparently infected with the Flashback Trojan malware, it's not at all surprising to see that sales of Mac security software are now skyrocketing.

Of course, after finally admitting to the problem, Apple is now reportedly working on a fix--and Kaspersky already has one.

But if I were a Mac user, I'd be nervous too. After all, Macs have long been billed by many as the secure alternative for those wary of the near-constant malware attacks on Windows.

Then, last year, we had MacDefender. Now there's Flashback. It's starting to look like Apple's “walled garden” isn't as safe as many thought it was.

Stocking up on security software is one approach to the problem, but a better one, I'd suggest, would be to consider switching to Linux instead.

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