A significant increase of malware that attack Macintosh were noted last year. Between April and December 2011 security experts have found 58 new pieces of malware. „That's nothing when compared to Windows malware - but it's definitely something when compared to the number of Mac threats seen prior to 2011„ - experts say. The most popular malicious code were trojan-downloaders (29 new pieces), than backdoors (15), trojans (7) and fake AV programs (7).
Experts say that in 2012 we will see another increase in number of Macintosh malware. „Fortunately enough, it seems that Mac users are now more aware that Mac is not immune to malware attacks and they are increasingly using antivirus programs, hindering cyber-crooks“ - they add.

Source: SC Magazine
23.01.2012