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“I use Mac. Not because it's more secure than everything else - because it is actually less secure than Windows - but I use it because it is still under the radar. People who write malicious code want the greatest return on their investment, so they target Windows systems. I still work with Windows…” quote by Kevin Mitnick — Download Open image

“I use Mac. Not because it's more secure than everything else - because it is actually less secure than Windows - but I use it because it is still under the radar. People who write malicious code want the greatest return on their investment, so they target Windows systems. I still work with Windows in virtual machines.”

Kevin Mitnick

About This Quote

Source Interview: Security conference, 2020

Explains personal choice of Mac despite security myths, highlighting that security depends on threat focus, not OS alone.

In simple terms: Mac isn’t inherently more secure.

Key Takeaway

Choose tools based on threat model.

Themes

cybersecurity risk management technology choice

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

technical advisory

When to use this quote

personal computing
enterprise security
software development
IT training

Key Concepts

threat modeling security hygiene

Questions to Reflect On

How do you assess your own security risks?
What factors influence your tech decisions?

A Different Perspective

Security is a shared responsibility, not just OS choice.

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