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- Episode 234: Apple’s Security Approach Endangers Users of macOS Big Sur & Catalina
Apple has issued new updates, but hasn't patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking.
Show Notes:
- Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns in its all-online format
- Apple releases macOS 12.3.1, iOS 15.4.1, watchOS 8.5.1 and more
- PowerBook 500 (could use two batteries)
- Police Records Show Women Are Being Stalked With Apple AirTags Across the Country
- Watch out for phishing emails from genuine mailing lists, following Mailchimp hack
- Behold, a password phishing site that can trick even savvy users
- Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vulnerabilities for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
- iOS adoption
- StatCounter
- Can your Mac run Monterey?
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.
26 min - Episode 233: Universal Control Comes to macOS Monterey
New malware, a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, and why iOS auto-updates take so long to update. We discuss Apple's potential iPhone hardware subscriptions and discuss the new Universal Control feature in macOS Monterey.
Show Notes:
- New Variant of Chinese Gimmick Malware Targeting macOS Users
- Google Issues Urgent Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
- Apple's Craig Federighi Explains Why iOS Auto-Updates Often Arrive Several Weeks Late
- My own phone number is now spam texting me
- Apple Is Working on a Hardware Subscription Service for iPhones
- Apple solidifies its transition to a services company
- How to Set Up and Use Universal Control with macOS Monterey
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 232: The Jargon Episode, Part II
We follow up on our recent episode explaining the jargon used in cybersecurity, explaining hacking and cracking, black hats and white hats, and more.
Show Notes:
- Episode 230: The Jargon Episode
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.
24 min - Episode 231: Apple Peek Performance Review
Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane... it's a QR code? And, of course, we'll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple's most recent Peek Performance Event.
Show Notes:
- CaddyWiper: New wiper malware discovered in Ukraine
- Halo Invades SXSW With a ‘Swarm’ of 400 Drones
- Apple Releases Mac Studio, Studio Display, and Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
- Apple’s 2022 iPad Air elbows M1 into the lineup
- MacTracker
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 230: The Jargon Episode
Do you know your bot from your zombie, your evil maid from your man in the middle? Computer security, like any technical field, has lots of jargon, and in this episode, we explain the terms you hear us use often when talking about malware and security issues.
Show Notes:
- Apple Releases Mac Studio, Studio Display, and Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
- CVE database
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 229: Apple Peek Performance Prognostics
Russia has deployed malware against Ukraine in the lead up to its invasion; we have details on the cyber weapons they used. Third-party web browsers for the iPhone and iPad are forced to use WebKit, but want to be free from this requirement. And Apple's Spring Event is next week. We have a preview of what we hope is coming, along with some Peek Performance Prognostics.
Show Notes:
- HermeticWiper malware targeting orgs in Ukraine; here’s how to stay safe
- IsaacWiper
- Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts Apple World
- Apple pauses all product sales in Russia, stops exports and limits Apple Pay
- Russian hackers infect network devices with new botnet malware: Cyclops Blink
- Web Developers Form Advocacy Group to Allow Other Browser Engines on iOS
- Apple event, March 8
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 228: Apple T2 Security Vulnerability, New Gmail Spam Rules, and How Thread Makes Your Home Smarter
The Mac's T2 security chip has been hacked and your Mac's passwords can be cracked. What you should know about a potentially serious vulnerability. You should probably check your Gmail spam folder? And we've got a look at the wireless mesh system you might already have running in your home.
Show Notes:
- New Gmail Spam Filtering Rules: Check Your Spam Mailbox
- T2 Mac security vulnerability: Passwords can now be cracked
- Missouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report
- Never, Ever, Ever Use Pixelation for Redacting Text
- Securely Redact Text in PDFs with Apple Preview on Mac
- Opera browser now allows emoji-only web addresses
- How to Use Thread HomeKit Devices with Apple TV and HomePod mini
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.
33 min - Episode 227: Apple Vulns, Macro Viruses, and How Encryption Protects You
Apple has issued a mixed assortment of security updates, Microsoft is changing the way they warn about macros in Word and Excel documents, and we take a deep dive into end-to-end encryption, explaining why your security and privacy online depend on it.
Show Notes:
- Apple fixes active zero-day vuln with macOS 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3
- CISA orders federal agencies to update iPhones, Macs until Feb 25th
- Apple releases mystery security updates for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
- Apple Announces AirTag Updates to Address Unwanted Tracking
- 25 years on, Microsoft makes another stab at stopping macro virus malware
- 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance
- Three Free Secure Email Providers That Protect Your Data and Privacy
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 226: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features will hurt its bottom line; and third parties are selling AirTags that have been hacked to make them less detectable and easier to use for stalking. And, break ups happen: we've got some advice for how to un-share devices, services and personal data with your ex, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Show Notes:
- The evolution of a Mac trojan: UpdateAgent’s progression
- iOS 15.4 Beta 2 Fixes Bug That Caused Some iPhones to Record Siri Interactions Even When Users Opted Out
- Apple's Privacy Measures to Cost Facebook $10 Billion in 2022
- AirTags with deactivated speakers being sold on eBay and Etsy; seller claims not for stalking
- Domestic abuser busted in the act of putting an AirTag on a car
- Reddit and Twitter users face age checks under UK porn law plans
- Bad Breakup? How To Stop Sharing Data with Your Ex on iPhone and iPad
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 225: Face ID with a Mask; Barcodes with Stamps; and Problems with OneDrive
We look at some Face ID tricks for you, your iPhone, and your mask. OneDrive and Dropbox run into a kernel extension issue and things may be kind of haywire for their syncing capabilities. The App Store announces support for unlisted apps for private distribution. And the UK's Royal Mail starts including barcodes with stamps, and fun may ensue.
Show Notes:
- iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required
- Royal Mail adds barcodes to stamps offering digital extras
- GDPR enforcer rules that IAB Europe’s consent popups are unlawful
- App Store Now Supports Unlisted Apps Discoverable Only With a Direct Link
- macOS 12.3 to remove Python 2.7
- OneDrive Mac Users Unhappy With Buggy Update That Removes Ability to Keep Local Copies of Synced Files
- Inside the new Files On-Demand Experience on macOS
- Pennsylvania could become first state to pass law targeting AirTag abuse
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.