Seems to me it doesn't matter what 'stuff' you have, the a-holes who put this crap out there don't care if you're running Windows, Android or Apple OSes, they're going to exploit any or all if they find a means to do so.  For mine, the penalties for this kind of thing just aren't adequate, and maybe the removal of various body parts of convicted perps might just act as a greater disincentive.

Hoping none of our folks get hit with this crap...

But please: Make sure you have a UNIQUE PASSWORD for every site requiring one. A master password keeper like lastPass or KeePass can simplify things greatly for you, as well.

I'm with Jafo.... there will be nothing made by Apple ever in this house. 

I'm of the personal feeling that eventually no matter what brand or type of tech we use it will get compromised, it's just a matter of time.  Yes we can delay it by practicing good procedures when using our tech but as sure as the sun rises in the eastern sky (it still does that, right) , well you get it.  

Thanks for the info, Doc! 

I am a mac only  person for the past few years (iPhone, iPad, Airmac and desktop) , so that puts me in the minority, but I have never been hit with a virus malware etc ,or an update that makes me want to tear my hear out and scream "Why for Gods sake, WHY???"  except for the new theme, which sucks IMO.   True, I do use mac Keeper, because I used to dual boot when i was still making windowblinds,  and never bothered to take it off after I reclaimed the partition.  Being a true  geek, I passcode everything - it is like breathing.  But that is a learned response  - like remembering to save my psd's before I flatten them! 

Okay, then, you can go to the naughty corner to consider your inapropriate actions, young man.

And DON'T come out until you have learned the errors of your ways.

At the end of the day it all comes down to personal preference and what works best for the individual, so I really don't care what tech others have.  To be honest, I would like to have the latest Mac Pro desktop PC that sort of looks like a cylinder, but the cost is somewhat out of my price range, even for the lower model, at this point in my life, though things could change further down the track.... with a change in circumstances and bit of serious saving and sacrifice, perhaps.

As for the attacks on tech, it's like Philly and I have already said, there's people out there looking to exploit whatever tech you have, so it's wise to update security and passwords regularly.

Great advice Doc!  When my niece had her Macbook Pro she got hit with a nasty that essentially forced her to do a reformat to completely cleanse her machine, and that was early last year sometime... so yeah, with attacks on Apple devices on the rise, it would be ill-advised to run an internet capable device without protection.