More Mac attacks on the way

It's likely that Apple's Macintosh computers are headed for more malware attacks, according to some recent predictions. Sophos, a computer security firm, recently surveyed 355 Mac computer users about the potential for attacks. It found that 93 percent of them expect an increase in malware threats, a jump from 79 percent in 2006.

Since the Mac has been relatively free of attacks in the past, it's inevitable that attackers will turn their sights on such a prized target. The first area to be hit? According to Sophos, it's likely to be financial sites where hackers will infiltrate Apple's software and hardware. And what can the CIO do to protect his system? Stay alert and look into every attack. And if you start spotting more attacks on Macs, get ready to deploy some technology to fight it.

For more on this new hack threat:
- See this InformationWeek article