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