Apple's security "10 years behind Microsoft"

Kaspersky software boss points out Mac vulnerabilities.

Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of internet security firm Kaspersky, has thrown down the gauntlet to Apple, saying the company's approach to security is a long way behind that of its rival Microsoft.

"For many years I've been saying that from a security point of view there is no big difference between Mac and Windows," Kaspersky said at the Info Security 2012 conference.

A recent spate of malware has heightened concern about security vulnerabilities on Apple devices. Historically, the company's products have been relatively safe from malware, but that's changing, according to Kaspersky – his company has seen more malware aimed at Macs.

"Apple is now entering the same world as Microsoft has been in for more than 10 years: updates, security patches and so on," Kaspersky said.

This article originally appeared at Stuff.tv