Sophos has revealed a disturbingly high level of malware on Mac computers – with both Windows and Mac threats being discovered.Ī 100,000 strong snapshot of the millions of Mac computers which have recently downloaded Sophos’s free Mac anti-virus software, revealed that 20% of Mac computers were carrying one or more instances of Windows malware.Īlthough Windows malware on Macs won’t cause symptoms (unless users also run Windows on their computer), it can still be spread to others. One in every five Mac computers is harbouring some kind of malware, a new study from the experts at Sophos has revealed. An important difference! As we explain below, the Mac malware discovered is a much more serious threat to Mac users than the Windows malware – but it would be good if it was all cleaned up! Thanks to for suggesting I post this clarification. They are, according to our study, harbouring or carrying Windows malware. Important: Some reports have erroneously reported the following article as saying that 1 in 5 Macs are *infected* with Windows malware.
