So......what's next?  I'm so glad I got no Apple stuff. 

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.

Won't affect me....I only barely even tolerate people who have Apple stuff...

Tho it might be a timely reminder to check whether my Samsung's pass is in place...

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.

Racist!  

People 'claim' Apple hardware is sexy....

...so that makes me 'sexist'....

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

I'm dubious cos the logo [apple] has a bite out of it... makes you wonder what's missing, not to mention what you might catch after somebody's gnashers have been there.   Nah, it's not the most well thought out logo in business history... not to mention that he stole it and the Apple name from the Beatles.

As for Apple hardware being sexy, it falls well short of that in my book... there's much nicer stuff around.  Besides, being that Apple uses components from Intel, Nvidia, Samsung and other popular manufacturers, don't that make its stuff ordinary, like Apple users say about other branded PCs?

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.  

Well... I for one have a Macbook Pro Retina, and an iPhone5 and a rats ass has more value than your "opinions". (LOL)

What I find absolutely HILARIOUS about this is the foot in mouth that these Mac Fanatics that wave the big old security flag while thumping on their chests like Tarzan after a viagra banana, will be experiencing.

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! 

Heard this morning that it was a 'proof of concept' trial run, that no devices had 'actually' been locked or info stolen and that devices with a passcode enabled were supposedly not affected.  Never know what to believe, these days, though, so precautions are in order.

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.

Actually there are viruses/Trojans tailored for the Apple OS... why hasn't your machine been hit? Probably the sites you visit, emails you open or not, etc. 

Don't expect that to last, Betty. Apple's devices are getting hit plenty because they're more and more popular. You probably should consider some form of defense.