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Join the Intego Mac security experts for the latest Apple news, industry opinions, and a splash of security advice in our easy-to-digest, entertaining, and informative podcast series. Hosted by Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long.

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Episode 336: When Should You Not Update Your Mac to the Latest Version of macOS?

"Update-a-phobia". When do potential bugs in new system software updates outweigh the safety of new security patches? Apple faces a class action lawsuit that complains about its iCloud and backup limitations. And what will the iOS landscape look like if Apple has to permit third-party app stores throughout the world? Show Notes: Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh macOS Sonoma 14.4: Reasons Not to Update Apple: Manuals, Specs, and Downloads Apple hit with class action lawsuit over iCloud's 5GB limit We?re one step closer to a global cybersecurity standard for smart home devices Complying with the Digital Markets Act Apple worries DMA has lowered the cost of iPhone exploits Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-03-21
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Episode 335: 68 Vulnerabilities Patched!

Apple's latest macOS release patches 68 vulnerabilities, and that's a lot. The latest GarageBand update contains a quiet and un-noted security fix. Prevent your IP address from being detected in messaging apps; why that's a good idea. And we share some speculation on future iPads that Apple might have in the pipeline. Show Notes: Apple patches security flaw in GarageBand 10.4.11 for macOS Sonoma, Ventura Base Model M3 MacBook Air Has Faster SSD Speeds After Controversy With Previous Model Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure How to avoid exposing your IP or location in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, X, and other apps New iPads may be coming soon, but they won?t change the awkward spot the iPad is in Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-03-14
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Episode 334: Unintended Consequences of Third-Party iOS App Stores

iOS and iPadOS updates bring security fixes and changes for iPhone users in the European Union. Those changes include Alternative App Marketplaces, AKA third-party app stores, on iOS, and Apple?s approach puts user security at risk. Show Notes: Update now: iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 fix at least 2 zero-day vulnerabilities iOS 17.4 brings changes to iOS App Store, browsers, contactless payments in the EU Apple Terminated Epic?s Developer Account - Epic Games How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2024 The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands in 2024: Sizing, Styles, and More About alternative app marketplaces in the European Union ? Apple Support Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware Backdoor Activator Malware Running Rife Through Torrents of macOS Apps Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy. Get Apple security news delivered straight to your inbox, for free. Intego's twice-monthly newsletter will keep you informed about Apple-related privacy and security, along with tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Mac or iPhone. Subscribe for free?no strings attached.
2024-03-07
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Episode 333: Stealer Malware, App Store Scams, and The Demise of the Apple Car

Stealer malware continues to spawn variants, poisoning ad-search platforms and hijacking cryptocurrency wallets. How much is actually being done to detect and neutralize Stealer related wrongdoing? App subscription scams on the App Store are on the increase: what's Apple doing about it? And the Apple Car project has ended. What will Apple be working on next instead? Show Notes: Atomic macOS Stealer (AtomicStealer, AMOS) is still active, spreading via Google Ads App Store/Google Play Multi-million-dollar scam apps Cancelling the Apple Car is a good move, says Morgan Stanley China?s Electric Vehicles Are Going to Hit Detroit Like a Wrecking Ball Apple Ponders Whether to Develop Smart Glasses, Fitness Ring Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iMac With M3 Chip for $1,099 Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-02-29
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Episode 332: Hackers Hacked, DoJ Strikes Back, and Messaging Apps on the Right Track

A hacker group known as Wicked Panda experiences its own data breach of collected data. What exactly happens when the hackers get hacked? The US Department of Justice quietly shuts down Russian malware installed on US routers. The Signal messaging app introduces usernames to replace phone numbers in its latest beta. And Apple is giving the Music app the ability to import your playlists from Spotify. Show Notes: A first analysis of the i-Soon data leak LockBit ransomware disrupted by global police operation A fake Rabby Wallet cryptocurrency app appeared in the App Store Fake crypto app on the App Store reportedly stole thousands of dollars from users DOJ quietly removed Russian malware from routers in US homes and businesses Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames iMessage with PQ3: The new state of the art in quantum-secure messaging at scale How Quantum Computing Will Affect Computer Security and Passwords Don't put a wet iPhone into rice, says new Apple support document Apple Music beta trials new feature for importing Spotify playlists VoltSchemer attacks use wireless chargers to inject voice commands, fry phones Introducing Mozilla Monitor Plus, a new tool to automatically remove your personal information from data broker sites DuckDuckGo browser upgrade: Privately sync your bookmarks and passwords across devices Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-02-22
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Episode 331: iTunes, iMessage, and Vision Pro

Why was Apple slow to remove a dangerous fake app copycat from the App Store? EU regulators change their tune on iMessage. Apple finally releases new media apps for Windows users. And the Vision Pro is shipping; we tried it out in an Apple Store. Show Notes: New Stealthy "RustDoor" Backdoor Targeting Apple macOS Devices Apple distributed a fake LastPass Password Manager in the App Store Apple officially splits up iTunes for Windows into separate apps Apple's iMessage Avoids EU's Digital Markets Act Regulation How to keep using Steam games on macOS Mojave after February 15, 2024 Apple Vision Pro: What is it, and is it right for you? A hands-on review Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-02-15
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Episode 330: Apple and the EU: Changes Coming Soon

Apple attributes a hacker with a discovery of a vulnerability just after he's arrested for hacking and scamming Apple. Researchers in Cupertino have created a new AI model that assists with image editing; is it coming to Apple?s Photos app? And the Digital Markets Act takes effect in the EU soon. What differences can European iPhone users expect when it comes to buying and downloading software? Show Notes: Apple patches first ?exploited? vulnerability in visionOS 1.0.2 Security researcher used Apple systems to scam $2.5M of iPhones, Macs, and gift cards Why Did Apple Put Through a Fraudulent Charge on my Credit Card? Is it Related to My Apple Support Profile? New Apple AI Model Edits Images Based on Natural Language Input Global ransomware threat expected to rise with AI, NCSC warns The Mac and iPhone malware of 2023?and what to expect in 2024 Deepfake colleagues trick HK clerk into paying HK$200m WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps No, 3 million electric toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union Changes Coming to Apple App Stores, Browsers, and Contactless Payments in the EU Mozilla is 'Extremely Disappointed' With Implementation of Apple's EU Browser Engine Change Apple Opens Up NFC to Third-Party Apps in EU, Allowing New Tap-to-Pay Options Here?s the new Apple tax every developer is going to hate If Apple allows sideloading in iOS 17, how will iPhone security be affected? VirusBarrier for iOS 8 VirusBarrier X9: How to Scan iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-02-08
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Episode 329: A Look Back at 2023?s Mac Malware, and What To Expect in 2024

We take a close look at the malware that has affected the Mac, iPhone, and iPad in 2023, and highlight which types of malware are likely to be common in 2024. Show Notes: The Mac and iPhone malware of 2023 ? and what to expect in 2024 Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-02-01
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Episode 328: The Macintosh Turns 40 Years Old

We take a look at the latest security patches released in Apple's newest operating system updates, and explains how Apple's new Stolen Device Protection feature for iPhone can keep your data safe. A popular brand of Wi-Fi router just got important security enhancements for its firmware: we?ll tell you what to check. And we have a look back at the Mac on the 40th anniversary of Apple's Macintosh computer. Show Notes: Apple patches 1st in-the-wild exploited bug of 2024 in macOS Sonoma 14.3, iOS 17.3 and more ASUS has just released an update for its ASUS Router app, with ?security enhancements? Zoom release notes How to enable Stolen Device Protection for iPhone Amazon?s Ring to Stop Letting Police Request Doorbell Video From Users Apple Macintosh Turns 40: A look back at 10 important milestones in the Mac?s history Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-01-25
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Episode 327: Tom Cruise Is in the Heating Ducts

Episode 326: Apple?s Vision Pro and New Tech at CES

Apple's latest response to the EU's anti-trust regulators could be a bit of a stretch. A Chinese group claims to have been able to hack Apple's AirDrop, a shocker if true. Password manager LastPass makes its passwords more secure, something experts say should have been done a long time ago. And new gear is in the spotlight as CES gets underway and Apple gets ready for the debut of its Vision Pro headset. Show Notes: Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro with DockKit Samsung?s Ballie robot is now a projector that follows you around Rabbit r1 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2 Apple disputes EU rules labeling its 5 App Stores as one service AirDrop 'Cracked' By Chinese Authorities to Identify Senders AirDrop crack: Apple was made aware of the vulnerability in 2019 Apple removes nine cryptocurrency apps from India App Store LastPass Increases Password Minimum Character Limit to 12 4 Best Password Managers in 2024: How to choose the right one for you Unlock 1Password with a passkey (beta) SpectralBlur Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-01-11
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Episode 325: Looking Back at Apple Security and Privacy in 2023

A new Link History setting in the Facebook mobile app has a big catch buried in the small print. Some important open source software on macOS hasn't been updated by Apple despite known vulnerabilities. Stealer malware and session cookie theft continues to be a problem in the new year. And we have a look back at some of the security stories we covered in 2023. Show Notes: How to Turn Off Facebook?s Link History Data-Gathering Tool Nearly 11 million SSH servers vulnerable to new Terrapin attacks Malware abuses Google OAuth endpoint to ?revive? cookies, hijack accounts Apple Security and Privacy in 2023: The Year in Review Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2024-01-04
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Episode 324: Apple Watch, Japan and App Sideloading, CarPlay, and Vision Pro

The Apple Watch gets a reprieve, for a short time anyway. Japan is following the EU's lead by considering a law forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iPhones. Auto manufacturers are already announcing next generation CarPlay features. And we discuss reports of a rumored sooner-than-later release of Apple's new Vision Pro. Show Notes: Urgent: New Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild - Update ASAP Japan Preparing EU-Style Law to Force Apple to Allow App Sideloading and More New Go-Based JaskaGO Malware Targeting Windows and macOS Systems Apple Won't Be Able to Repair Out-of-Warranty Apple Watches Due to Import Ban Federal court blocks Apple Watch ban pending appeal First Vehicles With Next-Generation Apple CarPlay Announced Ahead of 2024 Launch Google will update Maps to prevent authorities from accessing location history data Apple reportedly plans Vision Pro launch by February Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-12-28
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Episode 323: Apple Watch Ban, Clean Up Your Social Media Accounts, and Use Dictation and Predictive Text on Macs

Two Apple Watch models are no longer for sale in the US. We'll tell you why. macOS and iOS got fixes in some fast updates this week. A quick how-to on removing your posts from social media services, and some tips on dictation and Predictive Text, both of which have been improved in the latest Apple operating systems. Show Notes: Apple is reportedly scrambling to update Apple Watch software to avoid a looming ban About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 iOS 17.2.1 Release Notes Mention Battery Drain Fix in Some Countries SSH protects the world?s most sensitive networks. It just got a lot weaker Apple neglects to patch multiple critical vulnerabilities in macOS How to easily remove old Facebook posts and X/Twitter tweets Save time typing with dictation and predictive text in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17 Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-12-21
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Episode 322: Should Apple Make iMessage for Android?

New updates for Apple's operating systems contain security fixes and new features. But a few promised new features didn't make it this trip. And we have a discussion about messaging on Android. Should Apple provide an iMessage app for Android? Show Notes: Messenger is finally getting end-to-end encryption by default Beeper Mini is broken, with iMessage not sending or receiving just days after launch Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini?s iMessage for Android, and will continue to do so Beeper Mini Is Back Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-12-14
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Episode 321: Is Your iPhone?s Lockdown Mode Fake?

Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we take a look at a newly discovered technique that can fool users of Apple's Lockdown Mode. Show Notes: Expert Warns of Turtle macOS Ransomware Fraud loan app ranks #1 in App Store search results in India after just 3 days Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications iMessage now likely to not be governed by EU?s DMA due to small number of users in Europe ?Beeper Mini? brings native iMessage support to Android, no Apple sign-in required Google to Delete Inactive Gmail Accounts From Today: What You Need to Know Jamf shares exploit that fools users into believing their hacked iPhone is safe Force restart iPhone Intego white paper: Mac Malware Attribution Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-12-07
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Episode 320: NameDrop, a Bluetooth Vulnerability, and a Chrome Zero-Day

The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature? Show Notes: Google Chrome emergency update fixes 6th zero-day exploited in 2023 New BLUFFS attack lets attackers hijack Bluetooth connections North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS (KandyKorn) Konni Group Using Russian-Language Malicious Word Docs in Latest Attacks A Word of Caution on MacOS Updates Brit borough council apologizes for telling website users to disable HTTPS Plex users rage over Discover Together privacy concerns Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works AirTags are the new go-to tool for cops after spike in car thefts Don?t buy these tech products on Black Friday or Cyber Monday How to Install macOS Sonoma on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements Intego?s Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Intego?s Cyber Monday deal has been extended through Sunday, December 3, 2023. Intego Mac Podcast listeners can use this link (https://offer.intego.com/PodcastMACAV_jr0w0yuu3) to get up to 65% off Intego software, our best deal of the year! Don?t miss your last chance to save big this holiday season.
2023-11-30
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Episode 319: Epic Shenanigans, Nothingburger, and RCS

RCS, the messaging protocol used by Android, is coming to the Apple iPhone. How will it affect your messaging habits? The Nothing phone we talked about last week has failed miserably. And alarmingly. And new Apple patents suggest some interesting new iPhone features that can prevent spying. Show Notes: Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year RCS messages will use green bubbles, Apple confirms Apple to appeal EU ruling that forces company to make changes to the ?gatekeeper? App Store and iMessage iPhone App Sideloading Coming to Users in the EU in First Half of 2024 Apple?s Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping Event Follow up on Nothing/Sunbird ? they weren?t even using HTTPS ClearFake Campaign Expands to Target Mac Systems with Atomic Stealer Apple Explores iPhone 'Privacy Screens', Macs With Adjustable Viewing Angles Why Apple is working hard to break into its own iPhones Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. From November 23?27, 2023, and use this link - exclusively for Intego Mac Podcast listeners ? to get our Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings. You can get up to 65% off Intego software, our best deal of the year! Don?t miss out. And share this link with your friends and family!
2023-11-23
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Episode 318: An Apple Security Slip-Up, Counterfeit iPhones, and Black Friday Shopping Tips

Has Apple dropped the ball on providing a security patch for a popular macOS command line too? A user receives a counterfeit phone instead of an iPhone, but in a way that even Houdini might have had trouble making happen. And some tips on shopping for tech devices safely and securely during Black Friday sales. Show Notes: Apple neglects to patch multiple critical vulnerabilities in macOS Nothing is bringing iMessage to its Android phone Apple discontinues sales of last macOS install DVDs OS X Mountain Lion was #1 on App Store when Mavericks was released 10 years ago Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.1, Preventing Downgrading Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, gets Android copy instead Caution! These Black Friday ?deals? may be bad for your security 8 essential tips to stay safe shopping online on Cyber Monday and Cyber Week Fakespot Chat, Mozilla?s first LLM, lets online shoppers research products via an AI chatbot Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and when you're ready to buy, use this link to get an exclusive discount for Intego Mac Podcast listeners.
2023-11-16
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Episode 316: Apple's New M3 Chips, and iLeakage Attack Steals Passwords and Data from Safari

Apple has updated all its operating systems again, the company introduced new M3 chips and upgraded MacBook Pros and iMacs, and we discuss how Apple's product line is not to big, not too small, just about right. Show Notes: Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1, and more, with security updates Apple Introduces M3 Family of Chips, Upgrades MacBook Pro and iMac Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple?s keynote event shot on iPhone and edited on Mac Here's why Apple is flying a pirate flag to celebrate its 40th anniversary iLeakage Attack could let hackers steal passwords, data from Safari on Macs LastPass breach linked to theft of $4.4 million in crypto Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-11-02
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Episode 314: Why Are the Apple Pencil and iPad Product Lines so Confusing?

Episode 313: DragonEgg, Watering Holes, Google Passkeys, and curl

Episode 312: Top 10 Features of macOS Sonoma

We look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out. Show Notes: Top 10 New Features in macOS Sonoma How to Use Web Apps in macOS Sonoma, and Why You Should How to Use Desktop Widgets on macOS Sonoma Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-10-05
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Episode 311: Getting Ready for macOS Sonoma

Apple has released macOS Sonoma, and we discuss how to prepare your Mac to upgrade to this new operating system. We also talk about the dozens of security fixes included in macOS Sonoma, and how one file format that has been supported on the Mac for decades is going away. Show Notes: Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14, Safari 17 with 60+ security updates Apple patches Predator-exploited vulnerabilities for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS PostScript?s sudden death in Sonoma Is My Intego Software Compatible With macOS Sonoma? SpamSieve GPGTools How to Prepare Your Mac to Upgrade to macOS Sonoma: the Ultimate Guide Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-09-28
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Episode 310: Welcome to iOS 17!

Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we examine why Apple may want to build a stock trading service into its devices. One correction: Standby Mode doesn't require a MagSafe charger, but just needs to be plugged in and on its side. Show Notes: Chromebooks will get 10 years of automatic updates Apple to Launch 'Low-Cost' MacBook Series Next Year to Rival Chromebooks Apple Now Encrypts Titles of Voice Memos Stored in iCloud on iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma for Added Privacy France demands Apple pull iPhone 12 due to high RF radiation levels Apple and Goldman Sachs Planned to Launch iPhone Stock Trading Feature Last Year The Signal Protocol used by 1+ billion people is getting a post-quantum makeover Top 12 New Features in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 iOS 17 is probably hitting your battery hard today ? but that's expected The Complete Guide to Apple MagSafe Chargers, Cases, and Accessories Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-09-21
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Episode 309: The ?Wonderlust? Apple Event

This week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities. Show Notes: Apple patches 2 actively exploited vulns in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, watchOS 9 A plethora of Pegasus patches: Chrome, old Apple OSes get updates New 'MetaStealer' malware targets Intel-based macOS systems Everything Apple announced at its ?Wonderlust? event: iPhone 15, Watch Series 9, and more Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-09-14
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Episode 308: Why SMS is Insecure, and 6 Hidden macOS Features

SMS is a popular text messaging system, but it's not secure. We take a deep dive into how SMS works, and how to use it. We also look at six features of macOS that you may never have discovered. Show Notes: 6 Cool macOS Features You Probably Don?t Know About Take a Memo: Ten Tips for Successful Voice Dictation What is SMS? How It works, why it?s insecure? and why we still need it Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-09-07
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Episode 307: Fraudulent App Store apps, Spamoflauge, and Will the UK Ban Security Updates?

Apple is a bit slow in deleting fraudulent apps from its App Store, but they are catching up. Meta says it has disrupted Spamoflauge, a major Chinese disinformation network. And the UK wants to end end-to-end encryption for messaging apps; does this mean the government will have to approve security updates? Show Notes: USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs and iPads Apple removes fraudulent loan apps from App Store after hundreds of thousands of downloads Meta issues detailed report about Spamoflauge, major Chinese disinformation network Changes to UK Surveillance Regime May Violate International Law It?s not just iMessages: UK government could ban Apple security updates A Skype app vulnerability could expose your IP address to hackers ? and Microsoft has yet to fix it IP Void MXToolbox Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-08-31
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Episode 306: Why Do iOS App Update Release Notes Not Mention Security Updates?

Most iOS apps don't mention security updates in their release notes. We look into this, and suggest that Apple may have some work to do. We also discuss a small macOS update, smart ring technology, and the Batterygate class action lawsuit payouts. Show Notes: Apple released yet another non-security patch: macOS Ventura 13.5.1 No more macOS Big Sur updates 10-month zero-day vulnerability disclosed: macOS App Management vulnerability illustrated Apple's defense against apps vandalizing other apps still broken, developer claims New Variant of XLoader macOS Malware Disguised as 'OfficeNote' Productivity App Apple to pay out $500M for iPhone battery issues iPhone 14, 14 Pro owners complain about battery capacity that?s already falling off This AI-generated crypto invoice scam almost got me, and I'm a security pro MSNBC?s Chris Hayes almost fell for an X (Twitter) phishing scam Apple researching a Smart Ring for notifications and controlling other devices At RSA Conference, Josh saw a wearable ring for biometric MFA Zoom issued a security update for its iOS app How to enable automatic updates on iOS CVE Python script to download CVE info for iOS apps Scraped data of 2.6 million Duolingo users released on hacking forum High severity vuln in WinRAR could allow code to run when files are opened Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-08-24
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Episode 305: NightOwl, Downfall, and LinkedIn Hacks

A banal Mac app to granularly adjust Light Mode and Dark Mode was bought out by a shady company, and enlists Macs in a botnet. A new Intel CPU vulnerability may affect older Macs. And a lot of LinkedIn accounts have been hacked; we offer some suggestions on how to protect your account. Show Notes: Apple Security Update info Video of "Join This Apple TV?" iPhone alerts that kept appearing at DEF CON Downfall This $70 device can spoof an Apple device and trick you into sharing your password LinkedIn accounts hacked in widespread hijacking campaign August 15 was iMac's 25th birthday Did the NightOwl app really join Macs to a botnet army? Maker of Chrome extension with 300,000+ users tells of constant pressure to sell out Full transcript of this episode Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-08-17
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Episode 304: Chrome Security, 95% Accurate Acoustic Attacks, and QR Code Parking Scams

There's a lot of news about Google this week. Chrome will move to weekly security patches, because of the many vulnerabilities in the browser. Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. A $5 billion lawsuit against Google highlights misunderstandings about private browsing, or incognito mode. Meanwhile, Amazon sells expired Chromebooks, and a new acoustic attack is 95% accurate at stealing your keystrokes. Show Notes: Firefox, Chrome each fix more than a dozen vulnerabilities Opera and Opera GX were (once again) the last major Chromium-based browsers to get patched An update on Chrome Security updates ? shipping security fixes to you faster Chrome Developer site ?Absurd?: Google, Amazon rebuked over unsupported Chromebooks still for sale Another User Locked Out of Apple Account Large Spike In QR Code Parking Scams New acoustic attack steals data from keystrokes with 95% accuracy Privacy-focused Brave Search launches its own image and video search $5 billion Google lawsuit over ?incognito mode? tracking moves a step closer to trial Google Messages now encrypts RCS conversations by default; encrypts group chats now, too Read the complete transcript of this episode Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-08-10
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Episode 302: Old Macs, iPhones, and iPads Will Miss Out on These New Features

Macs, iPhones, and iPads can last along time, but if they're more than a few years old, you won't get all the new features in Apple's latest operating systems. In this year's macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, older devices will miss out on some interesting new features. And running older Macs may even be dangerous. Show Notes: When does an old Mac become unsafe to use? If Your Mac is Too Old, You Won?t Get These New Features in macOS Sonoma If Your iPhone or iPad Is Too Old, You Won?t Get These New Features in iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-07-27
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Episode 301: ShadowVault, WormGPT, and Apple's Re-released Rapid Security Response

There's new malware that's supposedly in the wild, but no one has samples. Is it a threat? We also look at WormGPT, the evil twin of ChatGPT, Apple's re-released Rapid Security Response, and Apple's new ad about security and privacy features. Show Notes: Rapid Security Response iOS 16.5.1 (c), iPadOS 16.5.1 (c), or macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c) WormGPT: New AI Tool Allows Cybercriminals to Launch Sophisticated Cyber Attacks ShadowVault is the latest Mac data-stealer malware, reportedly Apple ad: Underdogs Former contractor accused of remotely accessing town's water treatment facility New Beats Studio Pro headphones It's official: Smartphones will need to have replaceable batteries by 2027 Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware Microsoft neglected to patch zero-day vulnerability in July patch cycle Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-07-20
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Episode 300: Apple's Bungled Rapid Security Response

Apple issued a rapid security response, to patch a vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild, and had to pull it a few hours later. We also discuss Meta's Threads, more Scamazon issues, and, for our 300th episode, we look at how the security and privacy landscape has changed in the six years of this podcast. Show Notes: If you applied Rapid Security Response iOS 16.5.1 (a), iPadOS 16.5.1 (a), or macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a) Threads is Instagram?s Twitter; Here?s how to manage your privacy and security settings Josh discovered you can view deleted Threads posts Scam loan apps in the App Store threaten to send fake nudes to contacts Liberté, Égalité, Spyware: France okays cops snooping on phones Amazon? more like SCAMazon - Fake SSDs Episode 282, where we discussed the Scamazon issue Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-07-13
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Episode 299: Threads Launches, Amazon Primes Again, and Carmakers Surveil Drivers

Meta's Twitter competitor Threads has launched, and with it comes the same privacy risks as with the company's Facebook and Twitter. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and we explain why that cheap iPhone might not be a good deal. And US carmakers are snarfing up data from Bluetooth connected phones. Show Notes: Firefox to end macOS Mojave, Windows 7/8 updates?Here?s why that?s a good thing Meta is launching ?Threads, an Instagram app? (a Twitter competitor) on July 6 *Note: a few hours after we recorded, Twitter stopped blocking non-logged in users from viewing tweets.* 8 essential tips to stay safe shopping online on Cyber Monday and Cyber Week Caution! These Black Friday ?deals? may be bad for your security - these tips also apply to Amazon Prime Day. CamelCamelCamel Pricepulse Surveillance on Wheels: How Top US Car Makers Spy on Drivers How to take control of another computer using Google Chrome Remote Desktop Google's Dark Web Monitoring Feature Now Available for All US Gmail Users Tor Project Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-07-06
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Episode 298: Hallucinating Bots, Unsolicited Smartwatches, and Could this Be the End of End-to-End Encryption?

AI bots make things up, and the web is at risk of becoming overloaded with low-quality articles. Some US military have been receiving unsolicited smartwatches; they have been warned not to turn them on. And a bill in the UK threatens to end end-to-end encryption. Show Notes: Tour de France Tour de France Unchained Silo on Twitter iOS 17 Expands Communication Safety Worldwide, Turned On by Default Turn your phone off every night for five minutes, Australian PM tells residents CID Lookout: Unsolicited Smartwatches Received by Mail Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance Moving data from iCloud may need to be made easier under upcoming EU law Google Takeout AI is killing the old web, and the new web struggles to be born Android?s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls Transcript of this episode Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-06-29
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Episode 297: JokerSpy, Passkeys, Apple Security Updates, and New Private Browsing Features

JokerSpy malware targets Macs, Apple announces passkey support for Apple IDs, new private browsing features in Safari delete tracking information, and Apple releases a slew of security updates for current and older operating systems for all its devices. Show Notes: Apple's Safari Private Browsing Now Automatically Removes Tracking Parameters in URLs JokerSpy malware: New Sophisticated Toolkit Targeting Apple macOS Systems SysJoker: Cross-Platform Backdoor Malware for Mac, Windows, and Linux Apple adds passkeys to Apple ID, iCloud logins What are Passkeys, and how do they work? iOS 17 Gives You 72 Hours to Undo an iPhone Passcode Change About the Squarespace purchase of Google Domains registrations Hackers can steal cryptographic keys by video-recording power LEDs 60 feet away Amazon Fined $31 Million After Privacy Violations HotPixels (Intego Mac Podcast Episode 294) The Ig Nobel awards Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-06-22
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Episode 296: New Security and Privacy Features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17

Episode 295: WWDC: New Macs, macOS Sonoma, iOS and iPadOS 17, and Vision Pro

We look at what Apple presented at this year's worldwide developers conference. We discuss the key features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and we talk a bit about Apple's new Vision Pro AR/VR headset. We also discuss some recent Chrome vulnerabilities. Show Notes: There?s another actively exploited vulnerability in Chromium-based browsers 34 more malicious extensions in Chrome Web Store Fake invoice scams: Norton, McAfee, PayPal, and more Geek Squad ones too Apple WWDC Highlights: New Macs, Vision Pro Headset, macOS Sonoma, and iOS 17 How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2023 Apple Developer Program macOS Sonoma iOS 17 iPadOS 17 Apple Vision Pro Meta Quest 3 Episode transcript Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-06-08
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Episode 294: WWDC Preview, RomCom, PyPI, Hot Pixels, and More

Episode 293: When Does Your iPhone Become Unsafe to Use?

A new hacking tool, BrutePrint, can unlock lots of smartphones, including some iPhones with Touch ID. Router infections can be hard to remove, and we discuss why Apple might have gotten out of the Wi-Fi business. And we take a close look at whether it's safe to use an iPhone, if it can no longer run the latest version of iOS. Show Notes: Typing ?rash? in Safari may cause a crash Urgent Patches: macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5 fix 3 actively exploited vulns Here?s how long it takes new BrutePrint attack to unlock 10 different smartphones Hackers infect TP-Link router firmware to attack EU entities Malware turns home routers into proxies for Chinese state-sponsored hackers There?s finally an official OpenAI ChatGPT app for iPhone Almost 9 million Android phones sold pre-infected with malware Kindle E-Reader Device Software Security Updates When does an old iPhone become unsafe to use? Episode transcript Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-05-25
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Episode 292: New Top-Level Domains, .Zip and .Mov; Geacon Malware; and Google to Delete Dormant Accounts

Episode 291: Snake Malware, Lockdown Mode, and Apple App Subscriptions

The FBI has shut down servers for Snake malware, which we wrote about back in 2017. Apple's lockdown mode has been found to prevent some serious malware attacks. And Apple is testing the water with app subscriptions for two of its pro apps on the iPad. Show Notes: Snake Malware Ported from Windows to Mac (Intego 2017 article) U.S. and Allies Identify and Expose Russian Intelligence-Gathering ?Snake? Malware Hunting Russian Intelligence ?Snake? Malware Apple?s high security mode blocked NSO spyware, researchers say QuaDream spyware hacked iPhone victims with rogue calendar invites Apple's Safari Again Overtakes Microsoft Edge as Second Most Popular Desktop Browser Selling an older iPhone SE for $199 in emerging markets would be a smart move Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-05-11
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Episode 290: Apple's First Rapid Security Response, New Mac Malware, and Insecure Google Authenticator Sync

Apple has issued the first of a new type of updates to its operating systems: Rapid Security Response. We discuss several new types of Mac malware, and we look at how Google's cloud sync for its Authenticator app is insecure. Show Notes: RSA Conference Apple issues first Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS, iPadOS Google adds account sync for Authenticator, without E2EE What are Passkeys, and how do they work? AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys ? Intego Mac Podcast Episode 284 New Atomic macOS info-stealing malware targets 50 crypto wallets RustBucket: Hackers are using a fake PDF viewer to infect Macs with malware ? how to stay safe ?The Dark Side of the Mac App Store? Part 1 ?The Dark Side of the Mac App Store? Part 2 So long passwords, thanks for all the phish IBM plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI over time, pauses hiring certain positions Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-05-04
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Episode 289: AI Is Everywhere, and How to Set Up an Old Mac as a Server

AI is coming to an app near you. We discuss how these features will affect work, and the potential security implications of AI tools snarfing up files in businesses. We also discuss how to set up an old - or new - Mac as a home server. It's a useful tool if you have multiple Macs. Show Notes: The Three Laws of Robotics ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns Malicious Keylogger Malware ?BlackMamba? Made Using ChatGPT AI cracks passwords this fast, how to protect yourself Meet PassGAN, the supposedly ?terrifying? AI password cracker that?s mostly hype AI-Based Chat is Coming for Your Privacy: Should We Pause Development of Large Language Models? Google is adding AI to its work apps; Here?s what that means MacWhisper How to set up your own Mac server (with an old or new Mac) Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-04-27
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Episode 288: Sideloading on iOS, Lockbit Ransomware on Mac, and Zero-Day Chrome Vulnerabilities

Lockbit ransomware is starting to target Macs, two zero-day Chrome vulnerabilities require urgent updates, and sideloading - installing apps not from Apple's App Store - is coming to iOS soon; at least in the EU. Show Notes: Urgent Update: Chrome, Edge, Brave, Vivaldi browsers patch zero-day vulnerability Urgent: 2nd Chrome zero-day vulnerability patched in 5 days The LockBit ransomware (kinda) comes for macOS Fake ?Geek Squad? emails: Call center scam leverages Intuit QuickBooks servers Sideloading may be coming to iOS 17 for the EU in early 2024 The Digital Markets Act: ensuring fair and open digital markets Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-04-20
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Episode 287: Juice Jacking, Best Buy Phishing, and Garage Doors Redux

The FBI warns people not to use public charging stations; we warned about this five years ago. An interesting phishing attack leverages QuickBooks accounting software to send fake invoices to people. And what does a company do if its smart garage doors are hacked? Disable them. Show Notes: Urgent Patches: macOS Ventura 13.3.1, iOS 16.4.1 fix 2 actively exploited vulns (UPDATED) Smart Garage Company Fixes Vulnerability by Breaking Customers' Devices FBI warns against using public charging stations iOS trustjacking: How attackers can hijack your iPhone (2018) Beware of Juice-Jacking - Krebs on Security (2011) Plenty of juice-jacking scare stories, but precious little juice-jacking What are Passkeys, and how do they work? Fake ?Geek Squad? emails: Call center scam leverages Intuit QuickBooks servers IRS-Authorized Tax Service eFile Contains Malicious Link There?s a new form of keyless car theft that works in under 2 minutes Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
2023-04-13
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