To help protect its customers and combat some of these threats, Apple has added many security and privacy-enhancing features to macOS over the past decade. Mac users have also been targets of fraud, identity theft, and espionage campaigns, just like Windows users. Mac malware and exploits are really out there in the wild, and not just some mythical menace. It has become increasingly clear that Macs were not simply “safe” right out of the box. The ever-changing threat landscape has necessitated the evolution of computer operating systems, and macOS is no exception. Apple + Recommended + Security & Privacy The Evolution of macOS Security and Privacy Features