More virus education for Maccies

"Most viruses aren't a threat because they haven't spread or don't work."

"In March 1999, only 100 or so 32-bit Windows virus variants existed. Today, this number has grown to more than 600. Most of these variants are known as zoo viruses because they're contained in virus collections only and generally don't cause problems for end users. "

" One problem with keeping users' attention is that antivirus software companies overstate the virus problem, he said. Companies boast their programs protect users from 50,000 viruses, but most exist only in labs, and about 20,000 are DOS viruses that don't work in the Windows operating environment, he said. "

" The Wild List counts only viruses "in the wild," that have been reported in at least two sites. The number of viruses in the wild in December: 232. "

" Because antivirus companies use numbers that are larger than the threat, users believe the industry is crying "wolf!" Every now and then, however, there really is a wolf."

" PC Viruses In-the-Wild - April, 2006"

"Total for top list: 667"

Jeeze, when are we going to get to the 114,000 number that Apple is trumpeting? When will we even get to Lars' buttumed figure of 10,000?