Windows users face six times more malware than Mac owners, Surfshark reveals — but 'Macs are safer' is only half true
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Windows remains the primary malware target, but Mac users are overexposed to phishing because they assume they’re safe. CISOs should tune controls and training by OS—more endpoint hardening on Windows, more social-engineering defenses on macOS.
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