For decades, the Apple ecosystem has carried an almost mythological reputation for safety — a belief so deeply held that it quietly became a vulnerability in itself. A new Kaspersky survey, drawing on real-world infection and victimization data, reveals that macOS users now suffer higher rates of malware, phishing, and data theft than their Windows counterparts, not because their machines are weaker, but because their confidence has made them less vigilant. It is a reminder, ancient in its logic, that the most dangerous wall is the one its inhabitants believe needs no guard.