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- Episode 284: AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys
Can malware use AI to modify itself after it's been installed on a computer? Can AI help you in daily productivity tasks? And will passkeys replace passwords?
Show Notes:
- Microsoft Copilot: A whole new way to work
- The Age of AI has begun
- GPT-4
- People are Paying $17 for Hundreds of AI-Generated Headshots
- What Are Passkeys and How Do They Work?
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
31 min - Episode 283: Phishing Hackers Defeat 2FA via Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks.
Show Notes:
- Apple stops selling Watch Series 3 — eight months after its last security update
- GarageBand Security Update Details Finally Released
- Microsoft Announces Outlook for Mac is Now Free to Use
- FBI shuts down 11-year-old NetWire RAT malware
- An Analysis of the Cross-Platform Backdoor OSX/NetWeirdRC
- Mac malware on the rise again; several new threats found: Netwire, Mokes, LoudMiner, NewTab
- Ransomware Group Claims Hack of Amazon's Ring
- Using authenticator apps for MFA? Software for sale can hack you anyway
- Josh's 2010–2011 blog posts mentioning Firesheep
- Firesheep (Wikipedia)
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
28 min - Episode 282: ScamBots and ScAmazon
ChatGPT is helping scammers create phishing emails that don't sound phony, and Amazon sells plenty of items that are scams. Scammers are using AI-generated voices to scam elderly people, and the EU wants messaging apps - including Apple's iMessage - to be interoperable.
Show Notes:
- Apple adds banana-yellow color to iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus lineup
- The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands
- GarageBand for Mac Updated With Important Security Fixes
- EU's Digital Markets Act will require Apple to open iMessage
- They thought loved ones were calling for help. It was an AI scam
- Darktrace warns of rise in AI-enhanced scams since ChatGPT release
- Amazon... more like SCAMazon
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
30 min - Episode 281: Pirated Mac Apps Contain Malware, and iMessage Support on Windows (Sort of)
Mac malware is again found in pirated applications, LastPass was hacked via an employee's home computer running Plex, and hackers may be able to get into a bank account with an AI-generated voice. Microsoft makes a step toward supporting iMessage on Windows, and we look at a new Nokia phone that is easily repairable.
Show Notes:
- Evasive cryptojacking malware targeting macOS found lurking in pirated applications
- Report: 10% of American Adults Viewed Content Illegally in 2022
- LastPass says employee’s home computer was hacked via Plex; corporate vault taken
- Streaming service Plex unaware ‘of any unpatched vulnerabilities’ following LastPass report
- LastPass password manager suffers massive data breach
- Episode 273: LastPass, TikTok, Phishing, and the Year in Apple Security and Privacy
- How I Broke Into a Bank Account With an AI-Generated Voice
- Hackers use ChatGPT phishing websites to infect users with malware
- Microsoft Announces iMessage Support on Windows (With Several Limitations)
- HMD’s latest Nokia phone is designed to be repaired in minutes
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
32 min - Episode 280: Twitter and Two-Factor Authentication
With SMS-based two-factor authentication no longer free on Twitter, we discuss the more secure and free way of protecting your account using an authenticator app. We also look at new details about Apple's latest security updates, Windows on M-series Macs, and a WhatsApp warning about reused phone numbers.
Show Notes:
- Update Now: Urgent fix for macOS Ventura 13.2.1, iOS 16.3.1 resolves major vulnerability
- Microsoft officially blesses Parallels as a way to run Windows on M1, M2 Macs
- How to Run Windows 11 for Free on an M1 or M2 Mac
- Accidental WhatsApp account takeovers? It's a thing
- An update on two-factor authentication using SMS on Twitter
- How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Twitter
- Scam Authenticator App Steals QR Codes
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
29 min - Episode 279: Apple Zero-Day Update, the Kia Challenge, and How to Factory Reset Apple Devices
Apple has issued an update for a zero-day, in the wild, WebKit vulnerability. The Kia Challenge has shown that you can start some cars with a USB cable. And sometimes you need to factory reset Apple devices; we explain how.
Show Notes:
- Apple issues macOS Ventura 13.2.1, iOS 16.3.1 to fix zero-day vulnerability
- Microsoft will forcibly remove Internet Explorer from most Windows 10 PCs today
- Hyundai and Kia forced to update software on millions of vehicles because of viral TikTok challenge
- Newly discovered Mac malware on Valentine’s Day is actually 5 years old
- NYC Officials Encourage Switching Off Face ID Before Entering the Bar
- How to Factory Reset any Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch
- How to Factory Reset any Apple TV, HomePod, AirTag, AirPods, or Beats Headphones
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
29 min - Episode 278: ChatGPT & AI Risks
AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected.
Show Notes:
- The New HomePod Brings a New Sound and More Home Smarts
- The Next Track
- Until further notice, think twice before using Google to download software
- Fake App Store pages are the new fake Flash Player alerts
- Hackers are using this new trick to deliver their phishing attacks
- Otter
- ElevenLabs
- AI and the Future of Audiobooks, featuring Simon Vance
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
31 min - Episode 277: Credential Stuffing, Pig Butchering, Security Keys for Your Apple Account, and the New Mac mini
This week's threats involve credential stuffing and pig butchering, and we examine whether you should use security keys to protect your Apple ID account, and why the new Mac mini is a maxi computer.
Show Notes:
- Apple Maps privacy bug may have allowed apps to collect location data without permission
- PayPal Data Breach in December Affected 35,000 Customers
- Norton’s LifeLock Password Manager Faces Breach
- KeePass vulnerability allows local attacker (or malware) to export passwords
- Crypto scam apps infiltrate Apple App Store and Google Play
- OpenCore Legacy Patcher now supports Macs all the way back to 2008 (and mid-2007 iMacs like Josh’s)
- Netflix Unveils First Details of New Anti-Password Sharing Measures
- How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
31 min - Episode 276: The Year in Mac Malware 2022
Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022.
Show Notes:
- Apple releases Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3, surprise iOS 12.5.7; neglects still-sold Apple Watch Series 3
- How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- HomePod software update 16.3 now rolling out, here’s everything new
- Signal’s desktop app doesn’t securely store, handle, or validate cached attachments
- Microsoft’s new AI can simulate anyone’s voice with 3 seconds of audio
- The Capture - BBC
- The Capture - Peacock
- The top 20 most notable Mac malware threats of 2022
- About the Web Browser Pop-up Alert Scam
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
27 min - Episode 275: M2 Chip Boost, New Macs, and the Return of the HomePod
Apple has introduced the latest versions of its M2 chips, and updated three Mac models. They also surprised everyone with a new, full-sized HomePod. We also look at brand-based phishing, Google's AirTag clones, and a trifecta of stories about instant messaging apps.
Show Notes:
- FBI: Cyber Criminals Impersonating Brands Using Search Engine Ad Services to Defraud Users
- Google plans AirTag clone, will track devices with 3 billion Android phones
- iPhones and iPads Now Require a Passcode on Every Backup/Sync
- iOS Backup Passcode Prompt
- CVE-2022-32929 - Bypass iOS backup's TCC protection
- U.S. Supreme Court Allows WhatsApp to Sue NSO Group
- Facebook sues NSO Group for WhatsApp spyware attack (2019)
- Researchers allege that Threema is riddled with theoretical vulnerabilities
- Statement on ETH Findings
- Rogue Telegram insider allegedly offers server access to Dark Web customers
- Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod
- How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2023
Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.
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About 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.