09-05-2011, 10:26 PM
To simplify: No.
To scare-ify: HELL No.
The admin controls may stop you from 'installing' some programs, but lots of malware waltzes right past it or around it. For example: Hit a "Pornado", and it will load you up with toolbars and tracking cookies and remap your favorites, etc... I could go on.
The only thing more secure than OSX is a computer NOT connected to the internet. Ever. Or flash drives, floppes, CD's, etc.
To scare-ify: HELL No.
The admin controls may stop you from 'installing' some programs, but lots of malware waltzes right past it or around it. For example: Hit a "Pornado", and it will load you up with toolbars and tracking cookies and remap your favorites, etc... I could go on.
The only thing more secure than OSX is a computer NOT connected to the internet. Ever. Or flash drives, floppes, CD's, etc.