Surfshark finds Windows PCs face 6x greater malware risk than Macs

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Windows users face greater risks from Trojans and viruses, while macOS users have another threat to worry about. VPN provider Surfshark has investigated the extent to which Windows and macOS are at risk from malware and phishing. The result: Windows users face a risk six times greater than macOS users. According to its own figures, the cybersecurity firm analyzed 391,305 malware detections logged by Surfshark Antivirus between January 1 and July 31.