Trojans and riskware are the most commonly detected threats on Windows and macOS

Windows users face six times more malware than Mac owners, Surfshark reveals — but 'Macs are safer' is only half true

Surfshark recorded nearly 6 times as many malware detections on WindowsWhile trojans mostly target Windows devices, phishing lands harder on MacA "Macs are safe" mindset may leave users more at risk of social engineeringNew data from Surfshark shows a stark split in how malware finds its targets: Windows users are hit at nearly six times the rate of macOS users.The headline number is eye-catching, but the full story is more interesting. While Wi…

Trojans and riskware are the most commonly detected threats on Windows and macOS

By Surfshark Cybercriminals often rely on malicious software to break into devices, steal sensitive information, and make money from victims. From January through July 2026, Surfshark Antivirus logged 391K detections, and the overwhelming majority were tied to Windows. While Windows users made up 66% of the active user base, they accounted for 92% of all detections, showing that Windows users encountered threats at a far higher rate than macOS u…

Cyber threats targeting Mac surge in Portugal

Cyberattacks targeting Mac computers have increased sharply in Portugal, with detections rising by 65% during the first half of the year.

MacOS Users Report More Cyber Threats Than Windows Users

While macOS has long been regarded as the more secure operating system, 12 percent of its users reported malware infections compared with 9percent of Windows users.

Malware hits Windows six times more often than macOS, according to new security research

Computers equipped with the Windows operating system showed a malware detection rate almost six times higher than that seen on macOS devices between January and July 2026. This data is part of a survey conducted by the company Surfshark Antivirus, which analyzed 391,305 threat occurrences in the period and correlated the results with the active […]