Hint: it has nothing to do with the 'Security by Obscurity' fallacy. Security by obscurity is just another way for people, who are ignorant of the real reasons, to say, "Macs only have less viruses than Windows because nobody buys Macs, so who why would anyone write a virus for them?" That is a complete lie. Macs are more secure, and if every one used a Mac the truth is there would be far fewer outbreaks of viruses than we currently experience in this Microsoft crazy world.
This article is not long, so if you've always wondered why Macs are better (though without security I don't see how Windows can even be called a 'contender') read the article and you'll understand why Windows is a gaping hole waiting to be filled with malware, and Macs are a stone fortress of security.
You may wonder... could I possibly be any more of a Mac zealot? No.
[Edit] the followup to the original article is just as amazing... "Internet Relay Chat servers [...] are wired with scripts to drive infected systems remotely. SANS makes the chilling statement that it's impossible to tell what the bot is making your server do." Zombies anyone?
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