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What is one of the primary reasons that Macs aren't as susceptible to viruses?
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∙ 14y ago
One reason that Macs aren't as vulnerable to viruses is because some of their anti-virus and security features are run on the Unix Kernel-one of the best and oldest out there. Another reason is that many more users are familiar with Windows rather than Macs. I, myself, am one of those people-well, almost. Therefore, creators of viruses most likely use the Windows platform and write them in Windows Code, which means that only Windows Computers can execute these viruses-but Windows Emulators, available for Macs and Apple computers, can execute it too. So you'd be better off running an antivirus program, because your Windows Emulator can spread the virus to your Mac.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoimacs do get viruses by playing action games like Call of Duty Zombies or blood and glory.
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