Intego Mac Podcast

Episode 286: Supply Chain Attacks, Garage Doors, and Exploding USB Drives

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We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded.

Show Notes:

  • Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5, 2023
  • Gordon E. Moore, Intel co-founder (and of “Moore’s Law” fame) dies at age 94
  • How to securely dispose of old hard drives and SSDs
  • SmoothOperator: 3CX VoIP app spreads Mac malware by Lazarus Group APT
  • 3CX knew its app was flagged as malicious but took no action for 7 days
  • North Korean hackers target security researchers with a new backdoor
  • Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face
  • Open garage doors anywhere in the world by exploiting this “smart” device
  • If your Netgear Orbi router isn’t patched, you’ll want to change that pronto
  • You will not be jailed for 20 years if you use TikTok after its banned—despite internet fear-mongering
  • Why is TikTok banned from government phones — and should the rest of us be worried?
  • UK Joins U.S., Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices
  • Complete transcript of this episode

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