Intego Mac Podcast

Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone.

Show Notes:

• About the security content of iTunes 12.13.3 for Windows
• Industry reacts to Everyday Plastic report (and what it says about AirTags)
• Two repeat offenders caught driving a stolen car in Waterbury (thanks to AirPods)
• Perplexity announces a Mac app… but watch out
• Fake Apps in iOS App Store
• How to Use iPhone Mirroring and iPhone Notifications on Mac, and Why You Should - The Mac Security

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We discuss what's patched in Apple's latest operating systems, and more importantly, some of what isn't. Models of some brand name TVs are phoning home with screenshots of your viewing habits. Telegram changes its terms of service in a way which won't make criminals happy. And of course, we're hands on with Apple's new Watch and iPhone.

Show Notes:

• macOS Sequoia and iOS 18: What Apple patched—and what they didn’t
• Apple neglects to fix “fake headlines” bug usable for election interference
• Watching TV with the Second-Party: A First Look at Automatic Content Recognition Tracking in Smart TVs
• Telegram will now hand over IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects to cops
• Warrant canary
• Review: Apple Watch Series 10, Larger, Thinner, Easier to Read
• Review: iPhone 16 Pro, Small Upgrade with Big New Features Coming Soon?
• Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it

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We discuss what's new in the latest Apple operating system updates, including security patches and our favorite features. We talk about a change to Apple ID that everyone needs to know about. And we take a special look at the Passwords app, which many users may start seeing for the first time.

Show Notes:

• Apple Account
• Apple pauses iPadOS 18 rollout for M4 iPad Pro after “bricking” complaints
• How to Install macOS Sequoia on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements
• How to use Apple’s Passwords app, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
• iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss

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We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods.

Show Notes:

• Apple Introduces iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and New AirPods
• The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands in 2024: Sizing, Styles, and More
• AirPods Pro hearing aid upgrade hits stocks of major brands
• AirPods hearing aid feature is going to challenge social norms, and company policies
• How to trade in (or sell) your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch

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A European Union consumer advocate describes how Apple fails to comply with DMA. An explanation why Touch ID doesn't always work: you may have negligible fingerprints. It's possible to receive a damaged iPhone replacement instead of a repaired one. And trading in your Apple devices might be a good idea right now, because prices are looking good.

Show Notes:

• EU Consumer Group Summarizes How Apple Fails to Comply With DMA
• Most iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades
• Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
• macOS Version of HZ RAT Backdoor Targets Chinese Messaging App Users
• Cheana Stealer Strikes: Windows & macOS VPN Users Under Attack
• Apple Repaired My iPhone Screen, but Now My Social Media Account Is Banned
• DeviceCheck framework
• How to trade in (or sell) your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch
• How to securely dispose of your old iPhone or iPad
• Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home
• Why some homeowners are blurring their house on Google Maps

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Apple announces the date of their September iPhone event. You should be aware that Apple ID is going to be called something different when Apple's new operating systems arrive. Some changes are also coming to Apple Care, and we have the details. And as usual, there's new Stealer malware to talk about this week.

Show Notes:

• Apple Event - It's Glowtime
• Apple Lays Off Around 100 Services Staff Across Apple Books and News
• AppleCare+ just got an extension period for updating your plan — what you need to know
• MP3Concept
• Telegram messaging app CEO Durov arrested in France
• Is Telegram really an encrypted messaging app?
• Signal Is More Than Encrypted Messaging. Under Meredith Whittaker, It’s Out to Prove Surveillance Capitalism Wrong
• Google Chrome browser patches 9th and 10th zero-days of 2024
• Microsoft August 2024 Patch Tuesday fixes 9 zero-days, 6 exploited
• How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11
• How to update Chromium-based web browsers

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You can now access Apple Podcasts on the web. iCloud is the most popular Apple subscription service, and there's an important reason why. A cleverly placed AirTag catches a porch pirate. And there's more fallout from the recent breach of personal information from National Public Data.

Show Notes:

• Apple Podcasts available on the web
• Apple Maps
• Report: iCloud Is the Most Popular Apple Subscription Service in the US
• Episode 9: This Is Potemkin Security
• Fed-up California woman catches mail thieves by sending herself an Apple AirTag
• Mac and Windows users infected by software updates delivered over hacked ISP
• Brave for iOS and iPadOS now includes “HTTPS by Default”
• Ransomware rakes in record-breaking $450 million in first half of 2024
• National Public Data Published Its Own Passwords
• Plain Text Offenders
• US Lawmakers Want Investigation Into TP-Link Over Chinese Hacking Fears
• Security flaws in Microsoft Mac apps could let attackers spy on users
• Cisco, Microsoft Disagree on Severity of macOS App Vulnerabilities

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A massive data leak affects virtually everyone in the USA and Canada. What do you need to do? Apple will soon be allowing third party apps to make NFC transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: they may contain malware.

Show Notes:

• Developers can soon offer in‑app NFC transactions using the Secure Element
• Apple’s requirements are about to hit creators and fans on Patreon
• Travel Tripod by Peak Design
• Daring Fireball: Apple’s Profits From Services Are on the Cusp of Surpassing Its Profits From Device Sales
• How Apple is changing from a hardware company to a services and media company
• Apple results: Quarterly record, all-time high in Services
• Invisible laser beam detects what a MacBook user is typing
• A critical security issue in 1Password for Mac left credentials vulnerable to attack
• ';--have i been pwned?
• Massive data leak: 2.7 billion records of U.S., Canada, UK residents, including Social Security numbers
• What to do after a data breach—and how to avoid getting hacked—in 9 easy steps
• Chrome and Edge users infected with malicious browser extensions that steal personal data
• Chrome extensions are a security nightmare; here’s why you should avoid them

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Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular piece of hardware.

Show Notes:

• Apple removes Control-click option for skipping Gatekeeper (in macOS Sequoia beta)
• macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps
• Hands-On With Safari's New Distraction Control in the iOS 18 Beta
• Apple's Old-School SuperDrive Is Out of Stock and Unlikely to Return
• Don’t buy? — Amazon Introduces Record Low Prices on Every iPad Mini, Starting at $379.99
• Report finds macOS fares worse than Windows and Linux at preventing cyber attacks
• Google Ads used to distribute Mac malware disguised as ‘Loom’ app
• Google Loses DOJ Antitrust Suit Over Search
• Apple Thinks Bing is Pretty Bad
• Google Chrome will let you send money to your favourite website
• Twilio kills off Authy for desktop, forcibly logs out all users
• Design flaw has Microsoft Authenticator overwriting MFA accounts, locking users out

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Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's upcoming software are giving us the first look at Apple Intelligence.

Show Notes:

• A member of parliament in India got an Apple “mercenary spyware attack” alert
• iCloud Private Relay outage resolved, but Xcode Cloud issues remain
• Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.6, iOS 17.6, and more, with urgent security updates
• Apple still leaving critical vulnerabilities unpatched in macOS Sonoma
• Our audit of Homebrew
• Install macOS Sequoia Beta in a Virtual Machine on an M1, M2, or M3 Mac with UTM
• How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11
• "So Apple Intelligence does have some mild hallucinations..."
• Apple’s AI guardrails are actually internal prompts appended to the user’s input
• Epic's Tim Sweeney ludicrously calls Apple's 'Find My' a privacy hazard for thieves
• This case turns your Apple Watch into a tiny iPod

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We look into the worldwide effects of the CrowdStrike catastrophe: what caused this issue, why it happened, and what went wrong.

Show Notes:

• BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret malware target job-seeking Mac users
• Pirate streaming app for iOS tricked App Store Review to get approved by Apple
• Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing malware
• Google Is Shutting Down Its URL Shortener, Breaking All Links
• Google No Longer Plans to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
• Phish-Friendly Domain Registry “.top” Put on Notice
• Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
• Falcon Sensor Content Issue from July 19, 2024, Likely Used to Target CrowdStrike Customers
• Likely eCrime Actor Uses Filenames Capitalizing on July 19, 2024, Falcon Sensor Content Issues in Operation Targeting LATAM-Based CrowdStrike Customers
• Apple’s second Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS (and its re-release)
• Apple iOS 8 update withdrawn from App Store after user complaints
• McAfee-caused PC meltdown and Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage have a common connection

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The AT&T breach affects over 100 million users. What customer data has fallen into the hands of hackers? Public betas of Apple's new operating systems are available, and we have some advice if you're thinking of installing the. A recover feature is coming to the Photos app. But...why? And Apple's latest ad highlighting its privacy features is big on imagination, but are its implied advantages accurate?

Show Notes:

• Apple releases public betas of all next-gen OS updates, except for visionOS
• How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11
• iOS 18 Adds 'Recovered' Album in Photos to Restore Lost or Damaged Photos and Videos
• Exclusive: Taboola to sell ads for Apple
• Privacy on iPhone | Flock | Apple
• Am I Unique?
• Prevent cross-site tracking in Safari on Mac
• Google forced to delete Chrome Incognito mode’s private browsing data
• Apple Issues New Spyware Attack Warning To iPhone Users
• Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
• iOS 17.5 bug undeleted sensitive photos—allegedly on devices you no longer own (Updated)
• Poseidon macOS malware employs new tricks, targets Swiss Mac users
• Nearly all AT&T cell customers’ call and text records exposed in a massive breach

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Improvements to encryption have finally arrived in the Mac version of the ChatGPT app. Apple has delayed some new operating system features by a few more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring?

Show Notes:

• Microsoft and Apple ditch OpenAI board seats amid regulatory scrutiny
• ChatGPT for macOS just got caught breaching Apple security rules — how that affects you
• Not-so-OpenAI allegedly never bothered to report 2023 data breach
• Apple IDs Targeted in US Smishing Campaign
• Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
• Apple Intelligence and a better Siri may be coming to iPhones this spring
• Apple Silicon Macs are staying in use longer than Intel Macs
• Are We Heading Towards a Forever Mac?
• Samsung Galaxy Ring
• Why Apple Should Make a Smart Ring
• Apple Watch For Your Kids
• Eton set to give 'brick' phones to first years
• Apple blog TUAW returns as an AI content farm

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Further observations on using the new iPad Pro. Which iPhone models will be able to use Apple Intelligence and why? An Apple leak provides answers. What is the regreSSHion vulnerability and how could it impact your Mac? And the number of features coming in macOS Sequoia that Intel Macs won't support may surprise you.

Show Notes:

• Apple's Phil Schiller to Serve as OpenAI Board Observer as Part of iOS 18 AI Agreement
• Apple Leak Confirms Four iPhone 16 Models With Same A18 Chip
• Apple Boosts A18 Chip Orders in Anticipation of High iPhone 16 Demand
• Here Are the macOS Sequoia Features Intel Macs Won't Support
• macOS Sequoia Supports HDMI Passthrough for Dolby Atmos Content
• New Intel CPU Vulnerability 'Indirector' Exposes Sensitive Data
• CPUSetter
• Does the “regreSSHion” vulnerability impact Macs? How to disable Remote Login
• 'Almost every Apple device' vulnerable to CocoaPods supply chain attack
• 3 million iOS and macOS apps were exposed to potent supply-chain attacks
• WA man set up fake free wifi at Australian airports and on flights to steal people’s data, police allege
• Intego Privacy Protection

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Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts.

Show Notes:

• About the security content of AirPods Firmware Update 6A326, AirPods Firmware Update 6F8, and Beats Firmware Update 6F8
• Apple abruptly abandons “buy now, pay later” service amid regulatory scrutiny
• EU Users Won't Get Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, or the New SharePlay Screen Sharing Features This Year, Thanks to the DMA
• Apple expands Self Service Repair Diagnostics support to Europe
• Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair
• Longevity, by Design
• Risk of installing dodgy extensions from Chrome store way worse than Google's letting on, study suggests
• Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa might cost up to $10 per month

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Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases.

Show Notes:

• Microsoft pulls release preview build of Windows 11 24H2 after Recall controversy
• Intego discovers fake Arc browser with unique AppleScript malware component
• A Bug Allowed Kids to Visit X-Rated Sites. Apple Took Three Years to Fix It.
• Top 5 security and privacy features of macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18
• Apple’s Forthcoming AI Operating Systems – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 348
• Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it
• Apple still leaving critical vulnerabilities unpatched in macOS Sonoma
• When does an old iPhone become unsafe to use?
• When does an old Mac become unsafe to use?
• Behind OS X’s modern face lies an aging collection of Unix tools

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We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially released in the fall.

Show Notes:

• Apple's WWDC keynote video
• Apple announces AI operating systems at WWDC24: macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and more
• Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it

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This week's Intego Mac podcast features a special report on the top 10 internet scams that everyone should know about, to protect the security of their data, their money, and their privacy.

Show Notes:

• Zoom adds post-quantum end-to-end encryption to video meetings
• How Quantum Computing Will Affect Computer Security and Passwords
• Head of Canada’s intelligence agency warns Canadians not to use TikTok
• Is TikTok safe, or not? Why U.S., EU, and App Store bans could be imminent
• US sanctions operators of “free VPN” that routed crime traffic through user PCs
• Did the NightOwl app really join Macs to a botnet army?
• Top 10 Online Scams to Beware of
• Fake invoice scams: Norton, McAfee, PayPal, and more

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Japan and India are interested in reining in Apple's App Stores, not unlike the EU and UK have already done. Facebook says it will train its AI on user data and opting out may not be very easy. Chromebook Plus gets on board with AI joining Microsoft in adding pressure to Apple's forthcoming WWDC announcements.

Show Notes:

• Why Your Wi-Fi Router Doubles as an Apple AirTag
• Apple Location Services vulnerability can enable troop movements to be tracked
• About privacy and Location Services in iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS
• Apple Pushes Back Against India's New Digital Market Regulations
• Japan turns up heat on Apple, Google with threat of hefty fines
• AI headphones let wearer listen to a single person in a crowd, by looking at them just once
• Facebook Wants to Use YOUR Content to Train its AI; and You Can’t Opt Out
• User Outcry as Slack Scrapes Customer Data for AI Model Training
• Chromebook Plus: Now with Gemini, Help me write and more
• Should Apple make a low-cost “SafariBook” Chromebook competitor?

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Apple releases a fix for the zombie photos bug. But we wonder what may have caused deleted photos to reappear. Microsoft announces an AI feature for its users that takes screenshots continuously. And we've got a quick hands-on look at the new iPad Pro.

Show Notes:

• Google Chrome browser patches 7th zero-day vulnerability of 2024
• Recall is Microsoft’s key to unlocking the future of PCs
• Video of Satya Nadella acting like Recall is not a big deal
• UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
• iOS 17.5 bug undeleted sensitive photos—even on devices you no longer own

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Could Apple be getting back into the car business? A rumored alliance with a car company suggests that it's possible. The next generation of ChatGPT was announced as OpenAI continues to push the uncanny envelope. And are zombie photos and other presumed-deleted files reappearing on Apple devices?

Show Notes:

• Apple did eventually pay the security researcher $1,000 for finding his bug
• Google Chrome browser patches 7th zero-day vulnerability of 2024
• Apple’s Planned Obsolescence: iOS 16, macOS Ventura Drop Support for Many Models
• Apple's Crush! Ad
• Unreleased Beats Pill Speaker Teased by F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo
• App Store stopped over $7 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions
• Apple distributed a fake LastPass Password Manager in the App Store
• iPhone owners say the latest iOS update is resurfacing deleted nudes
• Hello GPT-4o

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We look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro.

Show Notes:

• Apple Revamps iPad Line, with M4 Processor, New Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro
• Which iPad Is Best for You in 2024?
• Everything you can do with the Apple Pencil and Logitech Crayon on your iPad

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Apple has yet to explain why many users were recently compelled to log into their Apple ID because they were blocked without apparent cause. States are tightening laws about stalking, because the laws on the books may not cover AirTag and other similar trackers. And what can and what should the government do to prevent the use of weak default device passwords?

Show Notes:

• Apple promoting May 7 keynote as a ‘different kind of Apple Event’
• Commission designates Apple's iPadOS under the Digital Markets Act
• The recent Apple ID password resets: What we know
• Pennsylvania moves to join states that punish stalkers who use Bluetooth tracking devices
• Malware: Cuckoo Behaves Like Cross Between Infostealer and Spyware
• Screenshots suggest TikTok is circumventing Apple App Store commissions
• TikTok ban in EU is ‘not excluded,’ von der Leyen says
• No more 12345: devices with weak default passwords to be banned in UK
• Eken fixes ‘terrible’ video doorbell issue that could let someone spy on you
• US government says security flaw in Chirp Systems’ app lets anyone remotely control smart home locks

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What does the future look like for TikTok now that it has less than a year to avoid being banned in the US. And is the platform safe to use? After two data breaches, Roku introduces so-called two factor authentication. Are Roku users safer? And the rumors say new iPads will be announced next week. Anything else? We'll have a quick preview of Apple's "Let Loose" event.

Show Notes:

• Let Loose, Apple Event May 7
• iPadOS 18 could ship with built-in Calculator app, after 14 Calculator-less years
• Everything you can do with the Apple Pencil and Logitech Crayon on your iPad
• Kuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments due to low demand
• Zoom submitted a security update to the App Store 1½ weeks ago… where is it?
• XAgent Spyware Targeting iOS Devices in Western Europe: Analysis of Capabilities
• 13-year-old Marco Liberale created a proof-of-concept botnet that works on macOS
• After my brother’s iPhone got stolen… he got phished
• The not-so-silent type: Vulnerabilities across keyboard apps reveal keystrokes to network eavesdroppers
• Roku’s amateur two-factor authentication could put you at risk
• Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone
• China Orders Apple to Remove Popular Messaging Apps

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The popular streaming service Roku was hit with its second data breach this year, and the info of hundreds of thousands of users was exposed. Another Google service has met its end, we'll tell you about the newest resident of the Google graveyard. And take a deep dive into how hackers use SIM swapping attacks and how you can stop them.

Show Notes:

• Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks
• About Apple threat notifications and protecting against mercenary spyware
• How to spot fake Apple security alerts via text, phone, email, or web
• CloudChat infostealer Mac malware masquerades as “safe” service
• Amazon Sidewalk is still a thing — and will be enabled if you aren’t careful
• Roku leaks 576,000 accounts—its second data breach of 2024
• What is credential stuffing? Why you need unique passwords
• Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users’ private Facebook messages
• UK ministers considering banning sale of smartphones to under-16s
• The Google One VPN service is heading to the Google graveyard
• Killed by Google
• Why and how to use a VPN on your Mac or iPhone
• Intego Privacy Protection VPN (for Mac and Windows)
• How to protect yourself from SIM swapping attacks
• Former telecom manager admits to doing SIM swaps for $1,000
• T-Mobile, Verizon workers get texts offering $300 for SIM swaps

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Both Apple and Microsoft have patched a lot of security vulnerabilities in updates to their operating systems. A new scam uses AI to put the squeeze on victims. Info from a years-old AT&T data breach has been made public and data from 10s of millions of users has been exposed. And Apple has said that the RCS messaging protocol is coming to its operating systems later this year. Just how many messaging protocols is too many?

Show Notes:

• From the Department of Spending Tim Cook’s Money: Online Photo Storage Is Surely Expensive to Offer, but Apple Should Offer More
• Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone and edited on Mac
• Microsoft’s biggest Patch Tuesday in history: 147 vulnerabilities, 2 actively exploited
• A ‘Law Firm’ of AI Generated Lawyers Is Sending Fake Threats as an SEO Scam
• Google Chrome Adds V8 Sandbox - A New Defense Against Browser Attacks
• AT&T data breach exposes 70 million records; here’s how to protect yourself
• Sunbird, the security nightmare that tried to bring iMessage to Android, is returning
• Beeper was just acquired by Automattic, which has big plans for the future of messaging
• Beeper & Texts - Matt Mullenweg’s blog

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Apple calls old devices "obsolete" and "vintage;” what exactly do these terms mean? Alternative iPhone app stores will soon be available in Europe and new details suggest that some extra effort will be required from users. And all of Apple's M-series processors all have a newly discovered vulnerability that can't be patched without some compromises on speed.

Show Notes:

• The Founding of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Google Gets the Message, Launches Gmail
• Apple Says iPhone 6 Plus Now 'Obsolete' and iPad Mini 4 Now 'Vintage'
• A first look at Europe’s alternative iPhone app stores
• A quarter of Apple's revenue will come from Services by 2025
• iOS 17.5 Might Expand 'Found Moving With You' Alerts to Third-Party Item Trackers
• Vermont authorities warn residents to check for hidden AirTags after road trips to Canada
• Update to the MFA bombing story from last week: Apple responds
• New Darcula phishing service targets iPhone users via iMessage
• “Unpatchable” flaw in Apple M1/M2/M3 chips: GoFetch is the new Spectre
• New Chrome feature aims to stop hackers from using stolen cookies
• Google forced to delete Chrome Incognito mode’s private browsing data

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New MacOS updates with fixes arrived this week: we’ve got some details. Rumors of an Apple Ring compelled us to look into the market-leading Oura ring. A security setting for Apple's Journal app has generated some confusion: we’ll try to straighten things out. And the dates for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference have been announced. We'll have some guesses of what might be coming.

Show Notes:

• WWDC 24
• U.S. Sues Apple, Accusing It of Maintaining an iPhone Monopoly
• For the Journal app, ‘Discoverable by Others’ is on by default. It isn’t as scary as it sounds.
• The same researcher found 2 more apps distributing pirated video content.
• Recent ‘MFA Bombing’ Attacks Targeting Apple Users
• Apple Watch Compared to Oura Ring: Which Is Better for Tracking Activity and Sleep?

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Apple issues an security patch for its Magic Keyboard. It turns out that Google Chrome's Incognito Mode is not so incognito. AppleCoin, more invoice phishing, and Amazon delivery hacks: they're all scams in this week's ScamWatch. And app sideloading is coming to iPhones in EU countries.

Show Notes:

• Magic Keyboard Firmware Update 2.0.6
• Apple Releasing iOS 17.3 Next Week With These New Features
• Apple GPU security flaw in iPhone 12 and M2 MacBook Air
• LeftoverLocals: Listening to LLM responses through leaked GPU local memory
• Apple Watch drops blood oxygen features to dodge the import ban
• Apple May Sell Series 9 and Ultra 2 Watches Without Blood Oxygen App in U.S. Amid Patent Dispute
• Apple iPhone global market share reaches top spot in 2023
• App Store to Be 'Split in Two' Ahead of EU iPhone Sideloading Deadline
• PSA: Warn your non-techy friends about fake AppleCoin ads
• Grieving mother falls victim to Amazon one-time password ‘scam’
• “Geek Squad” Emails Scam Sends Fake Invoices Using HousecallPro Servers
• Google fixes first actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2024
• Google quietly updates Chrome’s incognito warning in wake of tracking lawsuit
• Am I Unique?
• Beeper Mini users find Macs banned from iMessage network
• Sosumi

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1.1, iOS 17.1.1, and more—but no security updates
• BlueNoroff hackers backdoor Macs with new ObjCShellz malware
• There is no Apple Silicon iMac 27-inch coming
• The iMac has become a computer in search of a purpose
• M3 vs M3 Pro vs M3 Max: specs, features compared
• Inactive Google Account Policy
• WhatsApp Now Lets You Hide Your IP Address During Calls
• Developer shows progress on QEMU-based iPhone OS emulator, now running version 2.1
• Apple and Google host fake xAI Grok chat-bot apps in their App Stores
• OpenAI announces updates to ChatGPT, including GPT-4 Turbo
• Brave’s “Leo” is a new ‘anonymous and secure’ AI chatbot
• Samsung’s Galaxy S24 will likely include on-device generative AI called Samsung Gauss
• Google introduces real-time scanning on Android devices to fight malicious apps

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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

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Apple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay.

Show Notes:

• French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date: “by October 24 at the latest”
• “Scary Fast” Apple Event on October 30 (Twitter link to thoughts by Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo on what will be presented next week)
• Apple Is Finally Killing Off iTunes – for Real This Time
• Apple Releases iTunes for Windows Update With Option to Listen to Podcasts and Audiobooks
• Apple hikes Apple One cost by up to $5 as most services prices rise
• Hacker leaks 4.1 million additional 23andMe genetic data profiles
• Amazon now lets you log in with Apple's Passkeys
• 1Password detects “suspicious activity” in its internal Okta account
• Okta says hackers breached its support system and viewed customer files
• Fake KeePass site uses Google Ads and Punycode to push malware
• Firesheep is 13 years old
• Google Chrome's new "IP Protection" will hide users' IP addresses

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Apple releases a new Apple Pencil, which joins the Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil in the company's product line. If you think this is confusing, take a look at the current iPad models available. Apple needs to simplify. We also discuss the week's security news.

Show Notes:

• French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date
• Chrome on iOS and Android will now detect URL typos
• Josh’s bad experience with Adblock Plus’s typo correction feature in 2012
• Signal responds to “vague viral reports alleging a Signal 0-day vulnerability”
• Dozens of stalking victims join AirTag class action suit against Apple
• Over 40,000 admin portal accounts use 'admin' as a password
• OSX/CrescentCore: Mac malware designed to evade antivirus
• Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup
• Everything you can do with the Apple Pencil and Logitech Crayon on your iPad
• “Yuck! Nobody Wants a Stylus” (Jobs, 2007) vs. Apple Pencil (Schiller, 2015)
• Steve Jobs introduces the consumer/pro, desktop/portable quadrant
• Apple rolls out iPad eSIM support in China

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We look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to patch.

Show Notes:

• About the security content of iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3
• About the security content of iOS 16.7.1 and iPadOS 16.7.1
• curl 8.4.0 resolves a high-severity vulnerability
• Researchers Link DragonEgg Android Spyware to LightSpy iOS Surveillanceware
• Cloudflare, Google, Amazon, Microsoft explain what’s behind the largest DDoS attacks ever
• Apple bows to China, starts enforcing App Store rules
• Firefox tests a built-in checker for fake reviews
• Google will now make passkeys the default for personal accounts
• What are Passkeys, and how do they work?
• Three Individuals Convicted for Laundering Money Stolen from Scam Victims Through Gift Cards
• ‘I felt powerless’: how a crypto scam cost a finance boss £300,000

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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
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Another round of Apple security updates, another instance of vaporMalware, and the UK's drive to remove end-to-end encryption for messaging apps. We also discuss the coming Cyber Trust Mark, which is a way of labelling IoT devices.

Show Notes:

• Urgent: macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, etc. fix major kernel vulnerability
• ChatGPT uncovers Mac malware on the Dark Web
• Apple threatens to kill iMessage & FaceTime in UK if controversial law passes
• 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance
• Canon warns printer users to manually wipe Wi-Fi settings before discarding
• Google testing AI tool that writes news articles
• The Cyber Trust Mark is a voluntary IoT label coming in 2024. What does it mean?
• Certification Mark – U.S. Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices
• Recommended Criteria for Cybersecurity Labeling for Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) Products
• Google rolls out anti-stalking measures for AirTag and other Bluetooth trackers
• Western Digital HDD capacity hits 28TB as Seagate looks to 30TB and beyond
• Ingenious hack powers M1 Mac mini with Ethernet cable

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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• 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

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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
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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

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Apple's forthcoming operating systems have many new features to enhance security and privacy. We look at some of these, and we talk about text scams, Minecraft mods, and how 5G hasn't lived up to the hype.

Show Notes:

• Work has already begun on OpenCore Legacy Patcher for macOS Sonoma
• Mr. Macintosh
• Text Scams Cost US Consumers $330 Million In 2022 Alone, Says FTC
• “Clickless” iOS exploits, “Triangulation” malware that infected Kaspersky employee iPhones
• New tool scans iPhones for 'Triangulation' malware infection
• Dozens of popular Minecraft mods found infected with Fracturiser malware
• 5G was an overhyped technology bust. Let’s learn our lesson.
• What is 5G, how does it work, and how fast is it really?
• Brave’s new Forgetful Browsing feature
• New Security and Privacy Features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17
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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
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Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPI 2FA, Hot Pixels (which may not be so hot) and other malware and vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

• Apple WWDC
• macOS Names that Apple has Registered but Not Used Yet
• US govt banned NSO’s Pegasus, but said to buy rival spyware Paragon Graphite
• RomCom malware spread via Google Ads for ChatGPT, GIMP, more
• Legit app in Google Play turns malicious and sends mic recordings every 15 minutes
• PyPI announces mandatory use of 2FA for all software publishers
• Hot Pixels attack checks CPU temp, power changes to steal data
• Microsoft finds macOS bug that lets hackers bypass SIP root restrictions
• Clever ‘File Archiver In The Browser’ phishing trick uses ZIP domains
• Maryland License Plates Now Inadvertently Advertising Filipino Online Casino
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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?
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New top-level domains use common file extensions, and this could lead to confusion, and dangerous downloads. Apple announces a new personal voice modeling feature. And Google warns dormant users: log in, or get shut out.

Show Notes:

• New ZIP [and MOV] domains spark debate among cybersecurity experts
• CVE-2023-26818 - Bypass TCC with Telegram in macOS
• Apple introduces new features for cognitive accessibility, along with Live Speech, Personal Voice, and Point and Speak in Magnifier
• ChatGPT & AI Risks – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 278
• ElevenLabs
• AI cannot be stopped, says Steve Wozniak; we must prepare for more convincing scams
• Open-source Cobalt Strike port 'Geacon' used in macOS attacks
• google: Updating our inactive account policies
• Google Chrome Dropping Lock Icon from URL Box
• Google's Dark Web Monitoring Feature Now Available for All US Gmail Users
• App Store stopped more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022
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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded.

Show Notes:

• Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5, 2023
• Gordon E. Moore, Intel co-founder (and of “Moore’s Law” fame) dies at age 94
• How to securely dispose of old hard drives and SSDs
• SmoothOperator: 3CX VoIP app spreads Mac malware by Lazarus Group APT
• 3CX knew its app was flagged as malicious but took no action for 7 days
• North Korean hackers target security researchers with a new backdoor
• Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face
• Open garage doors anywhere in the world by exploiting this “smart” device
• If your Netgear Orbi router isn’t patched, you’ll want to change that pronto
• You will not be jailed for 20 years if you use TikTok after its banned—despite internet fear-mongering
• Why is TikTok banned from government phones — and should the rest of us be worried?
• UK Joins U.S., Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices
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New Mac malware can exfiltrate various types of data from your Mac, and a Chrome extension can steal Facebook session cookies. We discuss how stolen session cookies can give attackers easy access to your accounts, and potential ways to thwart this.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, and more, with security updates
• Apple Reveals How Many iPhones and iPads Are Running iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
• MacStealer: Mac Trojan malware steals passwords, wallets, and files
• FakeGPT: Trojanized ChatGPT Chrome extensions hijack Facebook accounts
• AmIUnique - My browser fingerprint
• What3Words
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Can malware use AI to modify itself after it's been installed on a computer? Can AI help you in daily productivity tasks? And will passkeys replace passwords?

Show Notes:

• Microsoft Copilot: A whole new way to work
• The Age of AI has begun
• GPT-4
• People are Paying $17 for Hundreds of AI-Generated Headshots
• What Are Passkeys and How Do They Work?

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Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks.

Show Notes:

• Apple stops selling Watch Series 3 — eight months after its last security update
• GarageBand Security Update Details Finally Released
• Microsoft Announces Outlook for Mac is Now Free to Use
• FBI shuts down 11-year-old NetWire RAT malware
• An Analysis of the Cross-Platform Backdoor OSX/NetWeirdRC
• Mac malware on the rise again; several new threats found: Netwire, Mokes, LoudMiner, NewTab
• Ransomware Group Claims Hack of Amazon's Ring
• Using authenticator apps for MFA? Software for sale can hack you anyway
• Josh's 2010–2011 blog posts mentioning Firesheep
• Firesheep (Wikipedia)

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ChatGPT is helping scammers create phishing emails that don't sound phony, and Amazon sells plenty of items that are scams. Scammers are using AI-generated voices to scam elderly people, and the EU wants messaging apps - including Apple's iMessage - to be interoperable.

Show Notes:

• Apple adds banana-yellow color to iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus lineup
• The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands
• GarageBand for Mac Updated With Important Security Fixes
• EU's Digital Markets Act will require Apple to open iMessage
• They thought loved ones were calling for help. It was an AI scam
• Darktrace warns of rise in AI-enhanced scams since ChatGPT release
• Amazon... more like SCAMazon

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Mac malware is again found in pirated applications, LastPass was hacked via an employee's home computer running Plex, and hackers may be able to get into a bank account with an AI-generated voice. Microsoft makes a step toward supporting iMessage on Windows, and we look at a new Nokia phone that is easily repairable.

Show Notes:

• Evasive cryptojacking malware targeting macOS found lurking in pirated applications
• Report: 10% of American Adults Viewed Content Illegally in 2022
• LastPass says employee’s home computer was hacked via Plex; corporate vault taken
• Streaming service Plex unaware ‘of any unpatched vulnerabilities’ following LastPass report
• LastPass password manager suffers massive data breach
• Episode 273: LastPass, TikTok, Phishing, and the Year in Apple Security and Privacy
• How I Broke Into a Bank Account With an AI-Generated Voice
• Hackers use ChatGPT phishing websites to infect users with malware
• Microsoft Announces iMessage Support on Windows (With Several Limitations)
• HMD’s latest Nokia phone is designed to be repaired in minutes

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With SMS-based two-factor authentication no longer free on Twitter, we discuss the more secure and free way of protecting your account using an authenticator app. We also look at new details about Apple's latest security updates, Windows on M-series Macs, and a WhatsApp warning about reused phone numbers.

Show Notes:

• Update Now: Urgent fix for macOS Ventura 13.2.1, iOS 16.3.1 resolves major vulnerability
• Microsoft officially blesses Parallels as a way to run Windows on M1, M2 Macs
• How to Run Windows 11 for Free on an M1 or M2 Mac
• Accidental WhatsApp account takeovers? It's a thing
• An update on two-factor authentication using SMS on Twitter
• How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Twitter
• Scam Authenticator App Steals QR Codes

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Apple has issued an update for a zero-day, in the wild, WebKit vulnerability. The Kia Challenge has shown that you can start some cars with a USB cable. And sometimes you need to factory reset Apple devices; we explain how.

Show Notes:

• Apple issues macOS Ventura 13.2.1, iOS 16.3.1 to fix zero-day vulnerability
• Microsoft will forcibly remove Internet Explorer from most Windows 10 PCs today
• Hyundai and Kia forced to update software on millions of vehicles because of viral TikTok challenge
• Newly discovered Mac malware on Valentine’s Day is actually 5 years old
• NYC Officials Encourage Switching Off Face ID Before Entering the Bar
• How to Factory Reset any Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch
• How to Factory Reset any Apple TV, HomePod, AirTag, AirPods, or Beats Headphones

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AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected.

Show Notes:

• The New HomePod Brings a New Sound and More Home Smarts
• The Next Track
• Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download software
• Fake App Store pages are the new fake Flash Player alerts
• Hackers are using this new trick to deliver their phishing attacks
• Otter
• ElevenLabs
• AI and the Future of Audiobooks, featuring Simon Vance

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This week's threats involve credential stuffing and pig butchering, and we examine whether you should use security keys to protect your Apple ID account, and why the new Mac mini is a maxi computer.

Show Notes:

• Apple Maps privacy bug may have allowed apps to collect location data without permission
• PayPal Data Breach in December Affected 35,000 Customers
• Norton’s LifeLock Password Manager Faces Breach
• KeePass vulnerability allows local attacker (or malware) to export passwords
• Crypto scam apps infiltrate Apple App Store and Google Play
• OpenCore Legacy Patcher now supports Macs all the way back to 2008 (and mid-2007 iMacs like Josh’s)
• Netflix Unveils First Details of New Anti-Password Sharing Measures
• How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
• Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio

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Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3, surprise iOS 12.5.7; neglects still-sold Apple Watch Series 3
• How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
• HomePod software update 16.3 now rolling out, here’s everything new
• Signal’s desktop app doesn’t securely store, handle, or validate cached attachments
• Microsoft’s new AI can simulate anyone’s voice with 3 seconds of audio
• The Capture - BBC
• The Capture - Peacock
• The top 20 most notable Mac malware threats of 2022
• About the Web Browser Pop-up Alert Scam

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Apple has introduced the latest versions of its M2 chips, and updated three Mac models. They also surprised everyone with a new, full-sized HomePod. We also look at brand-based phishing, Google's AirTag clones, and a trifecta of stories about instant messaging apps.

Show Notes:

• FBI: Cyber Criminals Impersonating Brands Using Search Engine Ad Services to Defraud Users
• Google plans AirTag clone, will track devices with 3 billion Android phones
• iPhones and iPads Now Require a Passcode on Every Backup/Sync
• iOS Backup Passcode Prompt
• CVE-2022-32929 - Bypass iOS backup's TCC protection
• U.S. Supreme Court Allows WhatsApp to Sue NSO Group
• Facebook sues NSO Group for WhatsApp spyware attack (2019)
• Researchers allege that Threema is riddled with theoretical vulnerabilities
• Statement on ETH Findings
• Rogue Telegram insider allegedly offers server access to Dark Web customers
• Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod
• How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2023

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We discuss the 20th anniversary of Apple's Safari web browser, look at more false positives on roller coasters and ski slopes with Apple's crash detection, then finish looking at our Apple security and privacy roundup for 2022.

Show Notes:

• Apple’s Safari browser is 20 years old
• Camino Canceled: Mac Browser Calls It Quits
• Dridex banking malware modified to spread using macOS
• ChatGPT is enabling script kiddies to write functional malware
• iPhone 14's Car Crash Detection Still Triggering False 911 Calls, Forcing Dispatchers to Reallocate Resources Away From Real Emergencies
• First responders ask iPhone users to disable Emergency SOS
• iPhone 14's Car Crash Detection Still Triggering False 911 Calls, Forcing Dispatchers to Reallocate Resources Away From Real Emergencies
• The Year in Apple Security & Privacy 2022

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Password manager LastPass had a data breach, and users' vaults are at risk; TikTok spied on US journalists; and two new phishing attempts showing how complex techniques are used to try to fool people. And we begin our look at the year in Apple security and privacy.

Show Notes:

• LastPass password manager suffers massive data breach
• TikTok Spied On Forbes Journalists
• TikTok is now banned on mobile devices issued by U.S. House of Representatives
• Warning: Advanced phishing attack. Got a pop up on both my iPhone & Apple Watch about password reset. I didn’t take action. Then received call from 1-800-MY-APPLE. Here’s what ensued
• Apple Security and Privacy 2022: The Year in Review

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There are some basic tips that can help you enhance the security and privacy of your Apple devices. We go over a list of ten top tips that you might want to look into as a New Year's resolution.

Show Notes:

• 10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Security and Privacy on Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad

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Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the change.

Show Notes:

• Microsoft discovers new Gatekeeper bypass; Apple updates past security advisories
• Apple also patched a zero-day vulnerability last week (that was previously patched for iOS only)
• Xnspy stalkerware spied on thousands of iPhones and Android devices
• Microsoft digital certificates have once again been abused to sign malware
• Apple Considering Dropping Requirement for iPhone Web Browsers to Use WebKit
• Apple Expands Do-It-Yourself Repair Program to Desktop Macs With M1 Chips and Studio Display
• It might be time for Apple to throw in the towel on the Mac Pro
• Apple Pushing to Launch Search Engine to Rival Google
• Safari Search & Privacy
• Anker’s Eufy deleted these 10 privacy promises instead of answering our questions
• Swatters used Ring cameras to livestream attacks, taunt police, prosecutors say
• Apple Home security camera and doorbell compatibility

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Apple has released a slew of updates and new features for most of its operating systems. We'll take a look at some of the highlights including Apple's Advanced Data Protection.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, and more; fixes zero-day vuln
• Apple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU Laws
• Apple Freeform Lets You Brainstorm and Collaborate on Mac, iPad, and iPhone
• Apple’s Advanced Data Protection and Other Features Harden Security
• How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
• How to Use a Security Key to Protect Sensitive Online Accounts

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We discuss several stories about Apple's Find My app: when it goes terribly wrong, how stalkers are using it, and how you can now ping an AirTag from your Mac. We also warn about prolific new email scams, discuss Apple's new karaoke feature, and more.

Show Notes:

• Scam E-mails Pose As Retail Store Rewards Programs
• Find My misfire leads to SWAT raid on grandmother
• Stalkers’ “chilling” use of AirTags spurs class-action suit against Apple
• Latest macOS Beta Lets You Chime Your AirTags From Your Mac
• Apple Announces App Store Changes, Including Expanded Pricing Up to $10,000
• Apple Self Service Repair launches in UK, Germany, and six other countries
• Apple Music Karaoke Experience Coming to These Supported Devices
• Samsung’s Android app-signing key has leaked, is being used to sign malware

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There's more news about Twitter, as Elon Musk has called out the "secret" Apple tax of 30% that large developers pay, that wasn't so secret. We also look at the various types of drives that you can use to back up your Mac: hard drives, SSDs, and NASs.

Show Notes:

• Phil Schiller deleted his Twitter account; no, Apple has not removed its tweets
• Elon Musk's alternate phone
• “Apple has also threatened to withhold Twitter from the App Store, but won’t tell us why”
• The secret 30% tax
• Elon Musk says Apple threatened to remove Twitter from App Store
• Tumblr was removed from Apple’s App Store over child pornography issues
• Elon Musk implies Apple hates free speech after ‘mostly stopped’ advertising on Twitter
• How to Choose the Best Hard Drive or SSD to Back Up Your Mac

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In this week's security news, a stalker used AirPods to track a woman, since they don't sent alerts like AirTags; Australia is hacking hackers in a sort of precrime operation; Apple is tracking a lot of user data; and we give a few tips for the annual Black Friday shopathon.

Show Notes:

• Apple Tracks Alarming Amount of Data Even When Device Analytics is Turned Off
• Apple's App Store analytics may be able to identify users
• Apple's iCloud Private Relay being abused in $65M ad fraud
• My creepy date slipped his AirPods into my bag — here's the scary reason why
• Is 5G worth it? Consumer hype is over, and carriers worried, says report
• It’s not your imagination: Shopping on Amazon has gotten worse
• Thinking about taking your computer to the repair shop? Be very afraid
• Australia to hack the hackers
• Network-crashing leap seconds to be abandoned by 2035, for at least a century
• How to Rip DVDs or Blu-rays and Add Them to Your Apple TV Library

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The situation at Twitter is changing daily, and we have some security tips for staying safe with Twitter’s new verification system. We look at some changes that Apple is making to AirDrop in China, which would be good for everyone. And we discuss the new Continuity Camera feature of macOS Ventura. 

Show Notes:

• Market capitalization of Eli Lilly
• Twitter Working on End-to-End Encryption for Direct Messages
• Mastodon Safety: How To Protect Against Security and Privacy Risks
• Apple Launches Revamped iCloud.com Website With All-New Design
• Apple to restrict Everyone option in AirDrop in China
• Apple plans to expand AirDrop time limit to customers worldwide
• Southwest Airlines passenger AirDrops nude photo to other fliers
• How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad
• How to Use AirDrop to Securely Share or Transfer Files
• How to Use Your iPhone as a Webcam with Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura

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Apple's new Lockdown Mode provides extreme security and privacy on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We discuss how it works, and what the downsides are of using this feature. We also talk about how TikTok's new privacy policy states that staff can access user data, how Zoom mandates new client updates every 90 days, and how the U.S. is planning "nutrition labels" for IoT devices.

Show Notes:

• New TikTok privacy policy allows staff to access user data
• TikTok Parent ByteDance Planned To Monitor Locations of Specific U.S. Citizens
• 31 arrested in EU for stealing cars by hacking keyless tech
• Zoom now mandates client updates every ninety days
• U.S. Planning on IoT “Nutrition Labels” for Spring 2023
• Apple's Lockdown Mode
• GrapheneOS - Android, but designed for security first

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We discuss this week's Apple security updates, explain why some apps have issues with full disk access in macOS Ventura, and we discuss the dangers of verified accounts on social networks, such as Twitter. We also take a close look at one of the biggest changes in macOS Ventura, the System Settings app.

Show Notes:

• macOS Ventura 13.1 will resolve the Full Disk Access issue
• SiriSpy - iOS bug allowed apps to eavesdrop on your conversations with Siri
• OpenCore Legacy Patcher added Ventura support for 2013 “black trash can” Mac Pro
• Elon Musk Settles SEC Fraud Charges; Tesla Charged With and Resolves Securities Law Charge
• Get to Know the System Settings App on macOS Ventura

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We take a look at some of the new features in macOS Ventura, and we also discuss the more than 100 vulnerabilities patched in this week's operating system updates. And we discuss Apple's surprising foray into ads for gambling apps in the iOS / iPadOS App Store.

Show Notes:

• OpenCore Legacy Patcher added Ventura support for 2012 and later Mac models on Tuesday
• Apple confirms the iPhone is getting USB-C
• Apple raises prices of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple One
• New App Store ad slots heavily promote gambling apps
• What’s New in macOS Ventura
• Stage Manager offers new way to work with windows in macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16
• New Features in Mail and Messages in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16

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Apple announced new iPads this week, and now the iPad line is confusing. We look at what this means for people who want to buy a new iPad. We also discuss the new Apple TV, and its Thread support, DuckDuckGo's new "secure" browser, and we have an update on the Lufthansa AirTag kerfuffle.

Show Notes:

• Are AirTags Safe on Airlines? – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 261
• Malware Attack Framework "Alchimist" Designed to Exploit Macs
• DuckDuckGo Mac browser
• Which Is Better: Apple’s Hide My Email or DuckDuckGo Email Protection?
• iOS VPN apps have another flaw, shows new research: excluding many Apple apps
• Android leaks some traffic even when 'Always-on VPN' is enabled
• How to Use Thread HomeKit Devices with Apple TV and HomePod mini
• Which iPad Is Best for You in 2022?
• About Touch ID advanced security technology

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Apple's new crash detection feature in iPhones is creating false positives on roller coasters. Researchers have found a way to use thermal tracking to figure out the password you've just typed. And are AirTags safe on airlines? Lufthansa isn't quite sure.

Show Notes:

• A full history of macOS (OS X) release dates and rates
• ‘The Owner of This iPhone Was in a Severe Car Crash’—or Just on a Roller Coaster
• AI-driven ‘thermal attack’ system reveals passwords in seconds
• Are airlines banning Apple AirTags? Here’s the complete story

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The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides?

Show Notes:

• The Pixel 4 hits end of life after three years of service
• EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024
• Inductive charging (Wikipedia)

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When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain.

Show Notes:

• Expired Domain Dumpster Diving
• Have I Been Pwned
• Plain Text Offenders
• Reused domain: Kagi.com
• Zombie brand RadioShack is launching a crypto market for ‘the older generation’
• gail.com

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Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac.

Show Notes:

• VMware, Microsoft warn of widespread Chromeloader malware attacks
• Apple confirms frequent ‘allow paste?’ prompts in iOS 16 are a bug
• Bug in iPhone 14 Pro Max causes camera to physically fail, users say
• Apple Watch 8 Review – Why Change What Works?
• iPhone 14 Pro Review – An Amazing New Camera, Safety Features, and an Always-On Display
• How to put a cute little cat (or other creature) above your Dynamic Island
• PhotoActive podcast, Episode 83: Raw and ProRAW on the iPhone

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iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.6, iOS 15.7, and more; fixes zero-day vulns
• iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here; are your devices ready?
• Ring doorbell security gets boost as company expands end-to-end encryption
• Amazon ‘cutewashes’ surveillance with its new “Ring Nation” doorbell cam TV show
• Academics find tiny crack in Apple’s Private Relay
• Fake App Store pages are the new fake Flash Player alerts
• Cybercriminals target games popular with kids to distribute malware

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Apple has introduced this year's models of the new iPhone, iPhone Pro, and also unveiled a new, rugged Apple Watch, and 2nd generation AirPods Pro. We discuss the new features in these devices.

Show Notes:

• Apple Releases iOS 12.5.6 for Old iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Models to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
• Apple Introduces iPhone 14, Apple Watch 8, and New AirPods

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We take a deep dive into two email privacy protection features, from Apple and DuckDuckGo. We also give a few predictions for Apple's Far Out event next week, look at cases where two-factor authentication isn't enough, and discuss how macOS is actively scanning for malware; at least for 13 types of malware.

Show Notes:

• What Apple’s ‘Far Out’ Event Invitation Tells Us About Sept. 7 iPhone Plans
• Cybersecurity researchers detail a BEC scam targeting high-level Microsoft Office 365 accounts, even if they're protected with MFA
• Websites Can Identify If You’re Using iPhone’s New ‘Lockdown’ Mode
• macOS now scans for certain specific malware whenever it gets a chance
• Apple Releases iOS 12.5.6 for Old iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Models to Fix Actively Exploited
• Which Is Better: Apple’s Hide My Email or DuckDuckGo Email Protection?

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Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event; it's on September 7, and we discuss what we could see. We also look at more mobile apps that inject JavaScript in web pages in their in-app browsers; are they doing this to collect data? And we look at Face ID, Touch ID, and passcodes to determine which is more secure.

Show Notes:

• Apple Announces 'Far Out' September 7 Event: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, More
• How to Install macOS Monterey on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements
• Apple delivers iPadOS 16.1 beta ahead of iOS 16 fall release
• iOS 16.1 to let users delete Wallet app amid antitrust concerns over Apple Pay
• TikTok also injecting code into websites to track its users, research says
• InAppBrowser.com: see what JavaScript gets injected through an in-app browser
• Plex password reset
• Apple updates Boot Camp for Intel Macs with WPA3 Wi-Fi support
• A Dad Took Photos of His Naked Toddler for the Doctor. Google Flagged Him as a Criminal.
• Apple Patches Two Actively Exploited Vulns in Monterey 12.5.1, iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1
• Old laptop hard drives will allegedly crash when exposed to Janet Jackson music
• Which Is More Secure: Face ID, Touch ID, or a Passcode?

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We look at another car hack, this time when a security researcher found the private key for Hyundai updates through a Google search. We also explain how Facebook tracks you, even when you don't allow it, and another, even easier way to run Windows on a Mac -- at a cost. Finally, we look at how a security journalist got fooled by a phishing scam.

Show Notes:

• Meta injecting code into websites to track its users, research says
• Man jailed for stalking ex-girlfriend with an AirTag
• Blogger finds private key to sign Hyundai car software updates… by Googling it
• DHS warns Emergency Alert System is potentially vulnerable to hacking
• Sounding the Alarm on Emergency Alert System Flaws
• Install Windows on a Mac with Apple M-series chip in Parallels Desktop
• How to Run Windows 11 for Free on an M1 or M2 Mac
• I’m a security reporter and got fooled by a blatant phish
• Apple Patches Two Actively Exploited Vulns in Monterey 12.5.1, iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1

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Google has launched a campaign to try to pressure Apple to adopt a messaging standard that is more amenable to Android users, but this is far more self-serving than it first appears. Also, we look at how Amazon wants to map your home with Roomba robot vacuum cleaners.

Show Notes:

• UPDATE: Investigation report about the abuse of the Mac Appstore - Apple removed all 7 developers' accounts mentioned in the article.
• With iRobot acquisition, Amazon wants to scan every inch of your home
• “It’s time for Apple to fix texting.” - Google campaign site
• New Google site begs Apple for mercy in messaging war
• Helping you connect around the world with Messages
• Turn on chat features in Messages - Google support document

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Tom Cruise is showing up everywhere: landing his helicopter in an English family's garden; interrupting hikers and leaping off a cliff; and even in deepfake videos. We also look at crypto apps on Apple's App Store, and we discuss the leap second, and how taking away one second in time could wreak havoc on computers.

Show Notes:

• 'Tom Cruise is in my Warwickshire garden'
• Tom Cruise apologizes for interrupting couple’s hike before jumping off cliff
• How to spot a deepfake video - featuring Tom Cruise as Iron Man
• Apple's App Store Comes Under the Spotlight for How It Handles Fake Crypto Apps
• Investigation report about the abuse of the Mac App Store
• Apple blasts Android malware in fierce pushback against iOS sideloading
• Nokia Threat Intelligence Report 2021
• Google pushes back deadline for killing off third-party cookies in Chrome (again) to H2 2024
• Over 3,200 apps leak Twitter API keys, some allowing account hijacks
• Earth is spinning faster than usual and had its shortest day ever
• Leap Seconds List - IETF
• Why One Critical Second Can Wreak Havoc on the Internet
• It’s time to leave the leap second in the past
• The Inside Story of the Extra Second That Crashed the Web
• Year 2038 problem

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Cars are the next target for hackers; we look at vulnerabilities in standalone GPS devices, and we also discuss how Honda shrugged when presented with security vulnerabilities. We also go over the recent Apple operating system updates, and look at how Content Caching on a Mac may prevent security updates from being installed automatically.

Show Notes:

• CVE-2022-32839 - remote code execution
• How can you tell whether your Mac is up to date?
• How to Use Content Caching on macOS to Save Bandwidth
• macOS Monterey 12.5 isn’t yet safe for all OpenCore Legacy Patcher patched Macs
• Hardcoded password in Confluence app has been leaked on Twitter
• Security flaws in a popular GPS module could allow hackers to track vehicles
• The Rolling Pwn - Security Now #879 show notes
• Zoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service
• This Is the Code the FBI Used to Wiretap the World
• Drobo Files for Bankruptcy

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Apple's new M2 MacBook Air is the first change in the popular laptop's form factor since its introduction in 2008. We also look at a change in Facebook's tracking URLs, and how running ChromeOS could bring an old Mac back to life.

Show Notes:

• Facebook has started to encrypt links to counter privacy-improving URL Stripping
• Spending on Apps Overtakes Games on Apple’s Platform for the First Time Ever
• ChromeOS Flex launches to turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook
• Hackers could use your Mac to exploit Microsoft Word security flaws
• M2 MacBook Air Review – New Form Factor for Apple’s Most Popular Mac

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Apple has announced a new extra-protection security feature called Lockdown Mode, which will protect those at high risk from hackers. We explain why this is a great bundle of security features that you can enable with a single click.

Show Notes:

• New working speculative execution attack “Retbleed” sends Intel and AMD scrambling
• Microsoft makes course reversal, allows Office to run untrusted macros (for now)
• Now everyone can ‘unmention’ themselves from Twitter threads
• Apple Public Betas
• Install macOS Betas on Your Mac in a New APFS Volume
• Install macOS Ventura Beta in a Virtual Machine on an M1 or M2 Mac with UTM
• Lockdown Mode

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Amazon Prime Day is next week, and we offer some tips on buying securely. We also explain how you can run Windows 11 on your Mac for free.

Show Notes:

• Target, Walmart, and more stores will run alternative Prime Day sales in July. Here's a rundown of what to expect
• CamelCamelCamel
• PricePulse
• Caution! These Black Friday “deals” may be bad for your security
• Apple’s Planned Obsolescence: iOS 16, macOS Ventura Drop Support for Many Models
• How to Run Windows 11 for Free on an M1 or M2 Mac

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We look at this week's security news, then we reminisce about 15 years of the iPhone, which went on sale on June 29, 2007. It's been an interesting ride so far.

Show Notes:

• A wide range of routers are under attack by new, unusually sophisticated malware ZuoRAT
• Hertzbleed: A new vulnerability in Intel and AMD CPUs lets hackers steal encryption keys
• OpenSSL 3.0.5 awaits release to fix potential worse-than-Heartbleed flaw
• FCC commissioner calls for Apple & Google to ban TikTok
• Attackers hit iOS and Android devices with spyware in Italy and Kazakhstan
• 15 Years Ago Today, the iPhone Went On Sale

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We also talk about a new phishing scam, how the Strava fitness app is causing problems for the Israeli military, some new Windows feature that copy Apple, and the end of captchas. Then we take a deep dive into iCloud, looking at the many features available with your iCloud account.

Show Notes:

• iOS 16 Will Let iPhone Users Bypass CAPTCHAs in Supported Apps and Websites
• Firefox's Total Cookie Protection Now Available to All Users by Default
• This new Windows 11 privacy feature shows when apps access your microphone, camera or location
• These fake voicemail phishing emails want to steal your passwords
• Shadowy Strava users spy on Israeli military with fake routes in bases
• We discussed an earlier Strava story in February 2018
• Volkswagen CEO Skeptical About Apple Car, Believes in CarPlay-Only Approach
• Everything You Can Do with iCloud – The Complete Guide
• Apple AirTags: The Complete Guide to How to They Work, What to Track with Them, and More

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We look at how Apple's planned obsolescence means that many devices won't be compatible with this fall's new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now.

Show Notes:

• EU Reaches Agreement to Force iPhone and AirPods to Adopt USB-C by Fall 2024
• USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs and iPads
• Germany launches antitrust investigation over App Tracking Transparency
• Apple Pay Later will use Apple IDs to help detect fraud
• Apple’s Planned Obsolescence: iOS 16, macOS Ventura Drop Support for Many Models
• Stage Manager controversy won’t go away, and Apple can still fix it
• Some iOS 16 features require an iPhone XS or newer; here they are

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Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the security and privacy features that will be available this fall, and discuss the two new Apple laptops that are coming next month.

Show Notes:

• Apple Presents macOS Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and New Macs
• New Security and Privacy Features in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16

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As we await next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021.

Show Notes:

• iCloud Time Machine for Mac & new AirPort routers pop out of rumor mill - but hurdles abound
• Why Apple Is Missing the Boat on Home Wi-fi
• Gurman: Apple Preparing to Debut Enhanced Lock Screen, Windowing in iPadOS, Redesigned Mac Apps, and More at WWDC
• 'realityOS' Trademark Filing Hints at Possible WWDC Announcement
• Hackers steal WhatsApp accounts using call forwarding trick
• Messages Sent Through Zoom Can Expose People to Cyber-Attack
• Apple earned the third-most gaming revenue in 2021, outpacing Microsoft & Nintendo
• Apple injects ads into “ad-free” Apple Music playlists

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Apple's recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie's data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren't enough. We also talk about Apple's home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack.

Show Notes:

• Apple Shipped Me A 79-Pound iPhone Repair Kit To Fix A 1.1-Ounce Battery
• Apple will let your subscription apps charge you more money without asking
• How to manage iTunes Store and App Store Subscriptions
• Update to subscription notifications
• My Instagram account was hacked and two-factor authentication didn't help
• Privacy on iPhone - Data Auction

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Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads.

Show Notes:

• We need app store competition, not Apple’s 1960s-style paternalistic monopoly
• Apple would be forced to allow sideloading and third-party app stores under new EU law
• Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps: A threat analysis of sideloading (Apple white paper)

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Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms.

Show Notes:

• AirTags are sending a new kind of false alarm, report says
• Google lines up with Apple and Microsoft to nix passwords in favor of nearby-device authentication
• Apple discontinues the last iPod model
• 17 Reasons Why You Should Use an iPod touch in 2022 (published 8 days earlier)
• The iPod at 20 – How the Portable Music Player Laid the Foundation for Today’s Apple
• iPod (Wikipedia); this article shows all the iPod models

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Apple has provided some clarification to its plan to remove old and in the way apps from the App Store. Microsoft has been working on a VPN that isn't a VPN it works a little differently from Apple's VPN that isn't a VPN. And it's been a year since Apple released AirTags... It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but if third-party accessories are an indication, AirTags are doing pretty well.

Show Notes:

• Clarifying criteria & new timing extension for App Store Improvements process
• Apple Silicon chip vulnerability ‘Augury’ surfaces, but researchers aren’t worried yet
• Cellebrite iPhone cracking: Here’s which models the kit can unlock and access, and how to protect your data
• Use the Microsoft Edge Secure Network to protect your browsing
• Is Apple’s iCloud Private Relay a VPN? Not Even Close—Here’s Why
• AirTag tracking alert hits teenager’s phone at Disney World – without locating tracker
• Apple says it will make unknown AirTags alert you sooner
• What’s new in firmware updates for AirTag
• Apple’s AirTags: One Year On

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Apple is making the tools and documents needed for iPhone repairs available to users in the US. Are you ready to repair your own iPhone? Removing outdated apps is now a trend as Apple joins Google and begins removing older software from the app store. Apple may be forced by EU regulators to open up iMessage. And we'll discuss understanding USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and cables for Macs and iPads.

Show Notes:

• Intego Mac Podcast Episode 236
• Apple’s Self Service Repair now available
• Here's the Massive Kit Apple Will Send to Your House So You Can Fix Your iPhone
• iFixit Says Apple's Self Service Repair Program is Great Step, But Has a Catch
• How to Install macOS Monterey on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements
• Apple App Store appears to be widely removing outdated apps
• Google Launches Privacy Labels for Google Play Apps
• Critical bug in Apple codec could have let hackers commandeer millions of Android devices
• Impending EU Regulation to Force Apple to Allow Third-Party App Stores and Open Up iMessage
• Tech Giants Duped Into Giving Up Data Used to Sexually Extort Minors
• USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs and iPads

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Josh has a 15-year old iMac that he wanted to be up to date with security updates, but it doesn't support macOS Monterey. So he found a way to finagle the operating system on his old Mac. We also discuss how sharing your Netflix account might be dangerous, and how fake reviews will soon be illegal in the UK, and whether it can be enforced.

Show Notes:

• Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vulnerabilities for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
• Apple’s Security Approach Endangers Users of macOS Big Sur & Catalina – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 234
• Netflix shares fall more than 35% after streamer loses over 200,000 subscribers
• How an Apple iCloud Exploit Lost a Crypto Trader Over $650K
• Fake reviews to be illegal under new rules
• How to Install macOS Monterey on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements

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DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc on refurb companies. And we take a deep dive into managing your Apple ID, the key to all Apple services.

Show Notes:

• Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vulnerabilities for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
• Introducing DuckDuckGo for Mac: A Private, Fast, and Secure Browsing App
• Thousands of Apple AirPods returned through Walmart and other retailers are being stockpiled due to an apparent security issue
• Google makes outdated apps less accessible on Play Store
• Why quickly patching your iPhones and Macs is more important than ever
• Microsoft's huge Patch Tuesday includes fix for bug under attack
• Critical vulnerabilities uncovered in hospital robots
• How to Manage and Use Your Apple ID – The Complete Guide

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Apple has issued new updates, but hasn't patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking.

Show Notes:

• Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format
• Apple releases macOS 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1 and more
• PowerBook 500 (could use two batteries)
• Police Records Show Women Are Being Stalked With Apple AirTags Across the Country
• Watch out for phishing emails from genuine mailing lists, following Mailchimp hack
• Behold, a password phishing site that can trick even savvy users
• Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vulnerabilities for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
• iOS adoption
• StatCounter
• Can your Mac run Monterey?

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New malware, a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, and why iOS auto-updates take so long to update. We discuss Apple's potential iPhone hardware subscriptions and discuss the new Universal Control feature in macOS Monterey.

Show Notes:

• New Variant of Chinese Gimmick Malware Targeting macOS Users
• Google Issues Urgent Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
• Apple's Craig Federighi Explains Why iOS Auto-Updates Often Arrive Several Weeks Late
• My own phone number is now spam texting me
• Apple Is Working on a Hardware Subscription Service for iPhones
• Apple solidifies its transition to a services company
• How to Set Up and Use Universal Control with macOS Monterey

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We follow up on our recent episode explaining the jargon used in cybersecurity, explaining hacking and cracking, black hats and white hats, and more.

Show Notes:

• Episode 230: The Jargon Episode

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Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane... it's a QR code? And, of course, we'll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple's most recent Peek Performance Event.

Show Notes:

• CaddyWiper: New wiper malware discovered in Ukraine
• Halo Invades SXSW With a ‘Swarm’ of 400 Drones
• Apple Releases Mac Studio, Studio Display, and Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
• Apple’s 2022 iPad Air elbows M1 into the lineup
• MacTracker

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Do you know your bot from your zombie, your evil maid from your man in the middle? Computer security, like any technical field, has lots of jargon, and in this episode, we explain the terms you hear us use often when talking about malware and security issues.

Show Notes:

• Apple Releases Mac Studio, Studio Display, and Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
• CVE database

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Russia has deployed malware against Ukraine in the lead up to its invasion; we have details on the cyber weapons they used. Third-party web browsers for the iPhone and iPad are forced to use WebKit, but want to be free from this requirement. And Apple's Spring Event is next week. We have a preview of what we hope is coming, along with some Peek Performance Prognostics.

Show Notes:

• HermeticWiper malware targeting orgs in Ukraine; here’s how to stay safe
• IsaacWiper
• Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts Apple World
• Apple pauses all product sales in Russia, stops exports and limits Apple Pay
• Russian hackers infect network devices with new botnet malware: Cyclops Blink
• Web Developers Form Advocacy Group to Allow Other Browser Engines on iOS
• Apple event, March 8

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The Mac's T2 security chip has been hacked and your Mac's passwords can be cracked. What you should know about a potentially serious vulnerability. You should probably check your Gmail spam folder? And we've got a look at the wireless mesh system you might already have running in your home.

Show Notes:

• New Gmail Spam Filtering Rules: Check Your Spam Mailbox
• T2 Mac security vulnerability: Passwords can now be cracked
• Missouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report
• Never, Ever, Ever Use Pixelation for Redacting Text
• Securely Redact Text in PDFs with Apple Preview on Mac
• Opera browser now allows emoji-only web addresses
• How to Use Thread HomeKit Devices with Apple TV and HomePod mini

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Apple has issued a mixed assortment of security updates, Microsoft is changing the way they warn about macros in Word and Excel documents, and we take a deep dive into end-to-end encryption, explaining why your security and privacy online depend on it.

Show Notes:

• Apple fixes active zero-day vuln with macOS 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3
• CISA orders federal agencies to update iPhones, Macs until Feb 25th
• Apple releases mystery security updates for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
• Apple Announces AirTag Updates to Address Unwanted Tracking
• 25 years on, Microsoft makes another stab at stopping macro virus malware
• 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance
• Three Free Secure Email Providers That Protect Your Data and Privacy

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A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features will hurt its bottom line; and third parties are selling AirTags that have been hacked to make them less detectable and easier to use for stalking. And, break ups happen: we've got some advice for how to un-share devices, services and personal data with your ex, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Show Notes:

• The evolution of a Mac trojan: UpdateAgent’s progression
• iOS 15.4 Beta 2 Fixes Bug That Caused Some iPhones to Record Siri Interactions Even When Users Opted Out
• Apple's Privacy Measures to Cost Facebook $10 Billion in 2022
• AirTags with deactivated speakers being sold on eBay and Etsy; seller claims not for stalking
• Domestic abuser busted in the act of putting an AirTag on a car
• Reddit and Twitter users face age checks under UK porn law plans
• Bad Breakup? How To Stop Sharing Data with Your Ex on iPhone and iPad

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We look at some Face ID tricks for you, your iPhone, and your mask. OneDrive and Dropbox run into a kernel extension issue and things may be kind of haywire for their syncing capabilities. The App Store announces support for unlisted apps for private distribution. And the UK's Royal Mail starts including barcodes with stamps, and fun may ensue.

Show Notes:

• iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required
• Royal Mail adds barcodes to stamps offering digital extras
• GDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are unlawful
• App Store Now Supports Unlisted Apps Discoverable Only With a Direct Link
• macOS 12.3 to remove Python 2.7
• OneDrive Mac Users Unhappy With Buggy Update That Removes Ability to Keep Local Copies of Synced Files
• Inside the new Files On-Demand Experience on macOS
• Pennsylvania could become first state to pass law targeting AirTag abuse

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We take a close look at the new DazzleSpy malware that targets Macs. There's quite a bit of money to be made from Apple's bug bounty program; one recipient blabs on the payout. Time for procrastinators to update to iOS 15 as security updates dry up for earlier systems. Scammers are preying on prayers; prayer apps that is. And we've got another AirTags to the rescue adventure. Also, Apple released a whole slew of security updates right after we finished recording the podcast; check the link in the show notes for full info.

Show Notes:

• DazzleSpy Mac Malware Used in Targeted Attacks
• Apple paid bug bounty of $100K for Mac webcam hijack & more
• iOS 15 Features
• iOS 14 updates are no longer being offered
• Apple says iOS 15 adoption is lower than usual, but here's why
• iOS 15.3 and macOS 12.2 (with Safari history leak fix) sill aren’t out yet
• Apple releases macOS 12.2, iOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4 and more
• Nothing Sacred: These Apps Reserve The Right To Sell Your Prayers
• iCloud sync is randomly breaking
• Woman put AirTag in one of her boxes and caught her mover lying about his location
• 24 Things You Can Track with Apple’s New AirTags

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A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, and we take a deep dive into running Windows on an M1 Mac.

Show Notes:

• Safari 15 IndexedDB Leaks
• Exploiting IndexedDB API information leaks in Safari
• Google Analytics declared illegal in the EU (well, not exactly)
• "Google Analytics may soon be banned," warns Dutch agency (Heise Online, via Google Translate)
• Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports
• US radio spectrum chart
• How to Run Windows on an Intel or M1 Mac

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New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Private Relay is provoking ire among phone carriers.

Show Notes:

• New SysJoker Backdoor Targets Windows, Linux, and macOS
• How to make $13 million on the App Store with scam apps (Twitter thread)
• Wordle clone maker blatantly ripped off the original game, name and all
• The Wordle clones have disappeared from the App Store
• European carriers seek to block iPhone Private Relay feature
• How to Use iCloud Private Relay
• T-Mobile begins blocking iPhone users from enabling iCloud Private Relay in the US
• After our recording, Apple issued a statement saying that there are no bugs in iOS 15.2 that could disable iCloud Private Relay
• Wireless network provider support and features for iPhone
• Class action lawsuit filed in California alleging Google is paying Apple to stay out of the search engine business
• Bernstein says Google’s FY21 payments to Apple might reach nearly $15B
• Use private browsing to maintain your privacy on the web
• How to switch search engines in Safari and other browsers on macOS and iOS (and why you should)

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Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious QR codes, and we take a deep dive into Apple's two-factor authentication, which more and more users need to use Apple devices.

Show Notes:

• Microsoft fixes harebrained Y2K22 Exchange bug that disrupted email worldwide
• “NoReboot” attack: Threat actors can simulate iPhone reboots and keep iOS malware on a device
• Doorlock
• Tweet by Austin, TX, police
• Josh's tweet
• How to Use Two-Factor Authentication for Your Apple ID and iCloud Account
• How to Set iCloud Account Recovery Contacts, Legacy Contacts, and Trusted Phone Numbers

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Amazon Alexa gave a dangerous answer to a child asking for a challenge; how much can we trust AI to provide safe, reliable information? We also look at the new RedLine malware, and discuss some iCloud settings to help you get back into your account if you've forgotten your password, and one that lets you set up a legacy contact.

Show Notes:

• RedLine malware shows why passwords shouldn't be saved in browsers
• This USB ‘kill cord’ can instantly wipe your laptop if snatched or stolen
• Alexa encourages dangerous penny challenge
• Alexa Answers
• The Penny (1p) Challenge
• How to Set iCloud Account Recovery Contacts, Legacy Contacts, and Trusted Phone Numbers
• How to Prepare Your Digital Legacy

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A four-year old child, using his father's phone, ordered $1,139 worth of gelato. We discuss the risks of lending your iPhone or iPad to a child, and we look at the new App Privacy Report, in iOS and iPad OS 15.2, which tells you what apps are doing behind your back.

Show Notes:

• Four-year-old Sydney child orders $1,139 of gelato delivered to his father’s work
• How to Keep Kids from Making Purchases on Your iPhone or iPad
• Why iOS needs multiple user accounts for iPad
• A Parent’s Guide to In-App Purchases on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
• Understanding iOS and iPadOS App Privacy Report

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The Log4j vulnerability is making the news, and we discuss what it is and who should worry. We look at Apple's new feature to detect nude photos in children's messages, and we discuss the potential demise of the NSO Group.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS 12.1, iOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3 and more
• Apple: ​​About communication safety in Messages
• Apple Removes All References to Controversial CSAM Scanning Feature From Its Child Safety Webpage
• Apple Releases 'Tracker Detect' App to Prevent Android Users From Being Tracked by AirTags
• U.S. lawmakers call for sanctions against Israel's NSO, spyware firms
• After US ban and Apple action, Pegasus spyware maker NSO running out of cash
• ‘The Internet Is on Fire’ - A vulnerability in the Log4j logging framework has security teams scrambling to put in a fix.
• CISA tells federal agencies to patch Log4Shell before Christmas
• “Exploits of a Mom” (Little Bobby Tables) XKCD comic
• Apple patches Log4Shell iCloud vulnerability, described as most critical in a decade