The Untouchables (Macs) Have Been Touched

Yes, Macs have now fallen victim to the inevitable computer viruses we PC users are so burdened by.

At least two Mac users we infected by a virus hidden in an update they tried to run when the indication bar popped up on their screens. How many more have been affected stands to be seen.

TheStar.com reports what some experts warn, "Apple's iconic status, growing market share and adoption of same microprocessors used in machines running Windows are making Macs a bigger target."

However this was disputed by a comment made by Mac spokeswoman Natalie Kerris. "She disagreed that the vulnerabilities make it possible for a criminal to run code on a targeted machine," reported TheStar.com.

Ironically, a bug in the virus code disabled many of the functions it was created to perform saving one man's computer from the ultimate damage the virus could have inflicted.

Many have been aware of the "holes" in apps run on Macs and just last month 7 new vulnerabilities were reported. These allows hackers, bots, and other malicious entities a way in to collect secure information such as passwords without the user's knowledge.

Scary isn't it? But in a world so changing, so money hungry, and with the huge power struggles it was only a matter of time before someone -- or something -- cracked into the Mac code. Wherever there be valuable information, someone shall be after it.

Still, the attacks made on PCs far outweigh the troubles Macs have felt recently. Many agree that while the Macs may not remain indestructible Macs are still more secure from viruses than PCs. Many others disagree with the claims that Macs are under any real danger, they still feel their computers and lives are intact and will remain so.

Microsoft has yet to patch the holes found at the beginning of 2006, but has reported updates with patches will be sent with the next installation of updates. This slow fix may work for them now, but how about in the future when hackers make it a game to hack Macs. You know if they aren't already trying it won't be long before they do.

Written by Kristen Owen for ContentWorth.com.