Intego Mac Podcast

Episode 271: Stalkerware, Gatekeeper Vulnerabilities, and No Mac Pro for Christmas

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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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