# Windows users face six times more malware than Mac owners, Surfshark reveals — but 'Macs are safer' is only half true

> Surfshark recorded nearly 6 times as many malware detections on WindowsWhile trojans mostly target Windows devices, phishing lands harder on MacA "Macs are safe" mindset may leave users more at risk of social…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/windows-users-face-six-times-more-malware-than-mac-owners-surfshark-reveals-but-macs-are-safer-is-only-half-true?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7d8cc5faca55ab8dcfeec9)
- **Published:** 2026-08-13
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #windows #macos
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7d8cc5faca55ab8dcfeec9

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