Most Apple Mac users currently use Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) while majority of Windows users either have Vista or Windows XP. A report from Zdnet says all these OS have made significant improvements as far as security elements are concerned. The security flaws that each OS had were compared and the final tally showed that Apple had more than 500 percent flaws when compared with Windows XP and Vista this year. What’s more, it was found that most of flaws that were encountered by Mac were serious, the report further says.

Interestingly, Windows Vista was vulnerable to fewer security flaws than Widows XP. The results were quite contrary to the general view that Mac is less susceptible to security flaws than Windows.

There is another view that the time that is taken by each OS to patch vulnerabilities is also crucial.

Mac has a significant advantage as the exploit codes are not many to exploit Mac OS while there are lots of exploit codes available that make Windows OS easy prey to security flaws.

If you are a Mac user, there are not many ISPs who offer Mac support when you take up broadband deal. Read our article on Mac broadband packages to find and compare Mac-compatible packages available in the UK.