Mac Safari Get Hacked in Record Time
I find it amusing when exploits in Mac’s security are found, as there are just as many exploits in the software as there are in Windows, yet Mac users are always trying to discredit any findings… saying that they are irrelevant to the actual security of the machines. While some of this may be true, the reality is that Macs in many ways have just as many security flaws as Windows machines, its just that there are less people out there writing software to exploit them. Why? Because there are less people using them, so less glory.
However, I wouldn’t be surprised if Steve Jobs has a team of people out there writing Windows exploits in order to give a perception of poor security in order to boost Mac sales.. he is certainly not above that. I’m sure someone has suggested this before. 😉
Original article on the CanSecWest Hack from Vancouver Sun:
Hacker cracks Safari in seconds
Below is the Apple Insider article defending the Mac and how the contest is irrelevant and should not be given any weight. While this may have some truth to it, it is nonetheless something you need to think about before you blab about how Macs are bulletproof.
Mac Safari Hacked Apple Insider Article