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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.
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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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