Episode 303: Apple Updates, VaporMalware, and the Cyber Trust Mark

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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