Macs' malware problem has been exposed by, no other than, Apple's Craig Federighi during the Epic trial on May 19.
The vice president of software engineering said that the malware on Macs is at an "unacceptable" level -- much worse when compared to iOS. He goes on to add that "I've had a couple of family members who have gotten some malware on their Macs," 9to5Mac reports.
BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 20: Chinese customers look at the MacBook Pro in the newly opened Apple Store in Wangfujing shopping district on October 20, 2012 in Beijing, China. Apple Inc. opened its sixth retail store on the Chinese mainland Saturday. The new Wangfujing store is Apple's largest retail store in Asia.
Federighi was called to the stand of the ongoing legal battle betwee Apple and Epic to prove a point. It is to show that the walled-off ecosystem of iOS is ideal for the security of its users, The Verge reports.
However, along the way of praising iOS' security, the Apple executive, surprisingly reveals a plight that Macs are experiencing -- harrowing levels of malware.
Past reports about the Mac agree. One of the latest reports even revealed a bug that allows the malware to be planted on macOS.
Difference Between iOS and Macs
Federighi likened Apple's computer platform to a car. He said that using a Mac is similar to being behind a wheel of a car. A vehicle, when driven properly -- obeying the rules of the road partnered with defensive driving -- will be relatively safe.
The iOS, on the other hand, is unlike a car. A child or even an infant could not drive but could freely use an iPhone, Federighi said.
He added that iOS is a child-friendly counterpart of the macOS. And he reiterated that: "It's really a different product."
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Epic vs. Apple
The security revelation about Macs comes as the Epic trial faces its final days.
In hindsight, Epic sued Apple after the latter kicked out 'Fornite' from the App Store.
Meanwhile, the iPhone maker said that the former have breached its rules after it asked its users to pay for their in-app purchases directly to the website of 'Fortnite.' And now, the two companies are in a publicized legal battle.
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