Via SecurityFocus -
Security vendor Symantec has issued a detailed report on current Apple Mac OS X threats, covering a wide range of security issues that affect the platform today.
The 29-page Symantec DeepSight report (PDF) was released on November 13, 2006 and is being made available through SecurityFocus. It offers an in-depth look at the current threat landscape on Mac OS X and is likely the most comprehensive document of its kind for Apple security threats.
The research report looks at significant OS X threats including local, remote and kernel vulnerabilities and then discusses overall system design weaknesses that contribute to insecurities on the Mac platform. The document also reviews the current state of malicious code, discussing the presence of several viruses and worms and the existence of three known rootkits for OS X.
Conclusion - Mac OS X admins need to take the same security steps as everyone else.
Sounds pretty smart to me...
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