MacOS and iOS Safer for Crypto as Windows and Android Face Scrutiny by CryptoQuant CEO

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju underscores the importance of secure platforms for crypto, spotlighting MacOS and iOS as safer options over Windows and Android. He warns users of heightened risks tied to malware on less secure operating systems.

MacOS and iOS Offer Superior Security for Crypto Holders

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has cautioned bitcoin holders who lack technical expertise to avoid using Windows and Android.

Their cryptocurrency assets could be safeguarded from hacking in this manner. The likelihood of having one's wallet compromised is significantly diminished when using an iOS device, such as an iPhone or Macbook.

Due to its Unix foundation, which prevents files from being executable by default, Apple's MacOS is often believed to provide stronger security. Both integrated software design and robust app sandboxing are features of this operating system.

It is considerably more difficult to get into someone's wallet because Apple controls both the hardware and the software. Windows and similar platforms pose a greater threat to bitcoin holders due to the ease with which malicious files can be executed.

MacOS Adoption by Major Companies Highlights Its Reliability

Note that most major companies use Macs because of how secure they are. The antivirus software company AVG reports that the infection rate for Macs is significantly lower than that of Windows PCs.

Due to Apple's policy of not sharing its source code with developers, iOS is renowned for its security. It is considerably more difficult for hackers to discover flaws in its closed ecosystem.

As an example, a Windows user might have had their cryptocurrency wallets threatened earlier this year.

Rising Malware Threats on Windows and Android

Earlier last year, security researchers found Windows spyware in phony GitHub repositories.

Hardware wallets are generally recommended as a means of security for cryptocurrency holders, U.Today shares. But there's a chance that hardware wallet owners are next.

According to a revelation by Bleeping Computer earlier this month, users of the Ledger were targeted with fraudulent data breach emails.