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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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Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists.
Show Notes:
Tim Cook on how long he’ll remain Apple CEO
Apple Polishing Cloth
Telcos struggle to boot Chinese hackers from networks
FBI suggests use of encrypted messaging apps while US faces huge cyberattack from China
China’s Hacking Reached Deep Into U.S. Telecoms
WhatsApp to Drop Support for These iPhones Starting May 2025
iPhone SE Now Over 1,000 Days Old as New Model Edges Closer
Telegram U-turns and joins child safety scheme
Hackers abuse popular Godot game engine to infect thousands of PCs
Certain names make ChatGPT grind to a halt, and we know why
Google Chrome’s AI feature lets you quickly check website trustworthiness
Apple Releases iCloud Passwords Add-On for Firefox
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The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Show Notes:
Is it time to upgrade your Wi-Fi router? Security should be a top priority
Don't buy these tech products this Black Friday
8 essential tips for safe holiday shopping online
OG HomePods Fail, and Apple Won’t Fix Them
Apple supports World Aids Day, donating $5 per qualifying purchase, Nov 29–Dec 8
Apple’s (PRODUCT)RED page
Apple share buybacks
Independent researcher “Babu” has helped Apple and Google remove 7K fraud apps
Fake Apps in iOS App Store
Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
Follow Intego on Bluesky
Google Rebrands Switcher App to Lure iPhone Users to Android
Meanwhile, Apple’s “Move to iOS” has over 100 million downloads on Google Play
U.S. DoJ Wants Google to Sell Chrome Browser
Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels
Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
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We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router.
Show Notes:
Don't buy these tech products this Black Friday
8 essential tips for safe holiday shopping online
Apple security releases
Graykey iPhone hacking tool can ‘partially’ access iPhone 16 – but betas protect
Apple TV+ spent $20B on original content. If only people actually watched.
Apple TV+ will license its movies to other services to reduce losses, per report
Apple’s huge stock buyback proves one thing: companies are lousy market timers
Wi-Fi specifications for Apple devices
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We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac.
Show Notes:
Portraits of Kirk’s cats, as generated by Apple’s Image Playground beta
What the Apple Intelligence Image Playground beta thinks Josh looks like
Apple AI notification summaries exist; rarely useful, often hilarious
AI Companies Reportedly Struggling to Improve Latest Models
Apple will likely be updating every Mac with M4, which hasn’t happened in over a decade
Apple Quietly Introduced iPhone Reboot Code Which is Locking Out Cops
99 reasons you need Mac antivirus: a plethora of stealer malware
Hackers now use ZIP file concatenation to evade detection
Apple M4 iMac: Hands-On Review
Microsoft Fixes 90 New Flaws, Including 2 Actively Exploited Bugs
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The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent.
Show Notes:
You can trick Apple Intelligence into following sensitive prompts if they sound “happy”
Apple acquires Pixelmator: “A new home for Pixelmator”
How to install App Store apps on an external SSD
Apple's New USB-C Accessories Require macOS Sequoia, Don't Work Properly With macOS 15.2 Beta
In Apple’s new ads for AI tools, we’re all total idiots
Security research on Private Cloud Compute
LastPass warns of fake support centers trying to steal customer data
LastPass password manager suffers massive data breach
Google fixes two Android zero-days used in targeted attacks
Android 15’s theft protection features keep your device and data safe
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We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools.
Show Notes:
Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1, iOS 18.1, and more, with security updates
How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11
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A few last minute thoughts before next week's Apple product announcements. We take a look at Apple Pay marking its 10th year as an Apple financial service. And we've got a hands-on with Apple's Writing Tools, part of the new suite of Apple Intelligence features.
Show Notes:
Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay
Apple will let verified businesses display logos in apps like Mail, Phone, and Wallet
Apple expands tools to help businesses connect with customers
About BIMI support in Apple Mail
Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound
How to use Distraction Control in Safari to remove unwanted web page elements
French publishers try again to get Apple to drop Distraction Control
Porn blackmail "sextortion" emails: Have you been hacked? A new scam
AI scam bots are trying to “recover” your Gmail account
How to use Apple Intelligence writing tools
How to get Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature.
Show Notes:
iPad mini (A17)
Which iPad Is Best for You in 2024?
Which Apple Pencil works with my iPad?
iPhone had best ever Q3 for Apple, nearly topped Samsung globally per report
USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs, iPhones, and iPads
Apple Slowly Moves Away From Its Annual Product Release Strategy
How to Use iPhone Mirroring and iPhone Notifications on Mac, and Why You Should
Broken Mirror: iPhone Mirroring at Work May Expose Employees’ Personal Information
Meet the all-new Kindle family, including the first colour Kindle
Porch Pirates Are Stealing AT&T iPhones Delivered by FedEx
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This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.
Show Notes:
Multiple Russian YouTubers apparently unbox the not-yet-announced MacBook Pro M4
Competing rumors differ on if the Apple Ring is dead or about to be born
Apple may not be making a Smart Ring right now after all
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)
Google must crack open Android for third-party stores in U.S., rules Epic judge
Google faces US government attempt to break it up
Google is testing verified checkmarks in search
Our Android App Is Frozen in Carbonite
End of the Road for Google Drive in Transmit
These Anker battery packs are a fire hazard; stop using them right away
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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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