Russian co reveals macOS users face more cyber threats than Windows users

ISLAMABAD: A Russian cybersecurity company revealed on Thursday that 12 percent of macOS users reported malware infections compared with 9 percent of Windows users.

According to Kaspersky’s latest survey, the largest gap in cybersecurity approaches appears in the habit of not opening suspicious emails or links, with 62 percent of Windows users following this practice compared to 51 percent of macOS users. What’s more, when it comes to cybersecurity software installation, macOS users are also lagging behind.

While among Windows users 42 percent reported using digital life protection software, for macOS this rate is only 35 percent, what Kaspersky security experts call a worryingly low figure.

To counter these specific threats, robust anti-malware and anti-phishing protection is essential.

When it comes to credentials and passwords safety, Windows users also show better security practices’ adoption rates.

Adopting a dedicated password manager becomes a logical next step. Such tools store all credentials in a secure vault protected by a single master password, eliminating the need to remember hundreds of passwords while keeping them safe from breaches. They also support modern authentication methods like passkeys, enabling seamless, single-tap sign-in across all devices through secure synchronization – capabilities offered by solutions such as Kaspersky Password Manager.

Consequently, any device with an internet connection, regardless of its operating system or form factor, requires cybersecurity software to defend against a wide range of cyber threats,” comments Sergey Puzan, cybersecurity expert at Kaspersky.

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