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- Episode 224: The Enemy in Your Pocket
We take a close look at the new DazzleSpy malware that targets Macs. There's quite a bit of money to be made from Apple's bug bounty program; one recipient blabs on the payout. Time for procrastinators to update to iOS 15 as security updates dry up for earlier systems. Scammers are preying on prayers; prayer apps that is. And we've got another AirTags to the rescue adventure. Also, Apple released a whole slew of security updates right after we finished recording the podcast; check the link in the show notes for full info.
Show Notes:
- DazzleSpy Mac Malware Used in Targeted Attacks
- Apple paid bug bounty of $100K for Mac webcam hijack & more
- iOS 15 Features
- iOS 14 updates are no longer being offered
- Apple says iOS 15 adoption is lower than usual, but here's why
- iOS 15.3 and macOS 12.2 (with Safari history leak fix) sill aren’t out yet
- Apple releases macOS 12.2, iOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4 and more
- Nothing Sacred: These Apps Reserve The Right To Sell Your Prayers
- iCloud sync is randomly breaking
- Woman put AirTag in one of her boxes and caught her mover lying about his location
- 24 Things You Can Track with Apple’s New AirTags
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 223: How to Run Windows on an M1 Mac
A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, and we take a deep dive into running Windows on an M1 Mac.
Show Notes:
- Safari 15 IndexedDB Leaks
- Exploiting IndexedDB API information leaks in Safari
- Google Analytics declared illegal in the EU (well, not exactly)
- "Google Analytics may soon be banned," warns Dutch agency (Heise Online, via Google Translate)
- Mobile firms agree another 5G delay at US airports
- US radio spectrum chart
- How to Run Windows on an Intel or M1 Mac
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 222: SysJoker Malware and Scams in the App Store
New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Private Relay is provoking ire among phone carriers.
Show Notes:
- New SysJoker Backdoor Targets Windows, Linux, and macOS
- How to make $13 million on the App Store with scam apps (Twitter thread)
- Wordle clone maker blatantly ripped off the original game, name and all
- The Wordle clones have disappeared from the App Store
- European carriers seek to block iPhone Private Relay feature
- How to Use iCloud Private Relay
- T-Mobile begins blocking iPhone users from enabling iCloud Private Relay in the US
- After our recording, Apple issued a statement saying that there are no bugs in iOS 15.2 that could disable iCloud Private Relay
- Wireless network provider support and features for iPhone
- Class action lawsuit filed in California alleging Google is paying Apple to stay out of the search engine business
- Bernstein says Google’s FY21 payments to Apple might reach nearly $15B
- Use private browsing to maintain your privacy on the web
- How to switch search engines in Safari and other browsers on macOS and iOS (and why you should)
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 221: Look-Alike Letters Lead Users to Lose Moola
Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious QR codes, and we take a deep dive into Apple's two-factor authentication, which more and more users need to use Apple devices.
Show Notes:
- Microsoft fixes harebrained Y2K22 Exchange bug that disrupted email worldwide
- “NoReboot” attack: Threat actors can simulate iPhone reboots and keep iOS malware on a device
- Doorlock
- Tweet by Austin, TX, police
- Josh's tweet
- How to Use Two-Factor Authentication for Your Apple ID and iCloud Account
- How to Set iCloud Account Recovery Contacts, Legacy Contacts, and Trusted Phone Numbers
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 220: The Challenge with Alexa
Amazon Alexa gave a dangerous answer to a child asking for a challenge; how much can we trust AI to provide safe, reliable information? We also look at the new RedLine malware, and discuss some iCloud settings to help you get back into your account if you've forgotten your password, and one that lets you set up a legacy contact.
Show Notes:
- RedLine malware shows why passwords shouldn't be saved in browsers
- This USB ‘kill cord’ can instantly wipe your laptop if snatched or stolen
- Alexa encourages dangerous penny challenge
- Alexa Answers
- The Penny (1p) Challenge
- How to Set iCloud Account Recovery Contacts, Legacy Contacts, and Trusted Phone Numbers
- How to Prepare Your Digital Legacy
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 219: $1,139 of Gelato
A four-year old child, using his father's phone, ordered $1,139 worth of gelato. We discuss the risks of lending your iPhone or iPad to a child, and we look at the new App Privacy Report, in iOS and iPad OS 15.2, which tells you what apps are doing behind your back.
Show Notes:
- Four-year-old Sydney child orders $1,139 of gelato delivered to his father’s work
- How to Keep Kids from Making Purchases on Your iPhone or iPad
- Why iOS needs multiple user accounts for iPad
- A Parent’s Guide to In-App Purchases on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
- Understanding iOS and iPadOS App Privacy Report
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 218: Does the Log4j Vulnerability Affect You?
The Log4j vulnerability is making the news, and we discuss what it is and who should worry. We look at Apple's new feature to detect nude photos in children's messages, and we discuss the potential demise of the NSO Group.
Show Notes:
- Apple releases macOS 12.1, iOS 15.2, watchOS 8.3 and more
- Apple: About communication safety in Messages
- Apple Removes All References to Controversial CSAM Scanning Feature From Its Child Safety Webpage
- Apple Releases 'Tracker Detect' App to Prevent Android Users From Being Tracked by AirTags
- U.S. lawmakers call for sanctions against Israel's NSO, spyware firms
- After US ban and Apple action, Pegasus spyware maker NSO running out of cash
- ‘The Internet Is on Fire’ - A vulnerability in the Log4j logging framework has security teams scrambling to put in a fix.
- CISA tells federal agencies to patch Log4Shell before Christmas
- “Exploits of a Mom” (Little Bobby Tables) XKCD comic
- Apple patches Log4Shell iCloud vulnerability, described as most critical in a decade
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 217: New Scam Emails Purport to Come from NSO Group Hacker
Amazon's AWS outage causes havoc with the internet; a simple mistake can lock you out of your Google account for 48 hours; and we discuss a new scam email purporting to come from an NSO Group hacker.
Show Notes:
- How to Use a Security Key to Protect Sensitive Online Accounts
- Mac and iOS Keychain Tutorial: How Apple’s iCloud Keychain Works
- "I am hacker NSO Group," New Email Scam Leverages Controversial Pegasus Malware
- Apple’s AirTags Can Enable Stalkers and Abusers
- I Mailed an AirTag and Tracked Its Progress; Here’s What Happened
- U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware
- Pegasus detection - iMazing
- Mozilla Ending Support for Firefox Lockwise Password Manager in December
- How to Choose the Right Password Manager for You
- Microsoft says its own Edge browser is more trustworthy than "so 2008" Google Chrome
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 216: The Problem with Default Passwords
The UK is mulling a bill to prohibit default passwords; the admin/admin that is often set by default on internet-connected devices. This would be a good thing, but there are drawbacks. We also discuss how Apple takes the lead in smartphone sales in China, and an upgrade program for Mac laptops.
Show Notes:
- Josh speaking at AVAR 2021 Virtual on Thursday, December 2 (7:05 PM Pacific)
- Apple Becomes Largest Smartphone Brand in China, First Time Since Dec 2015
- Apple Introduces New MacBook Upgrade Program for Business Partners
- Apple Fined $11 Million in Italy for Employing 'Aggressive Methods' in Commercial Use of Private Data
- Apple alerted Polish prosecutor that her iPhone has likely been compromised by NSO
- Tweet from Polish prosecutor
- New malware is capable of evading almost all antivirus products
- UK *Considers Banning* Default Passwords and We Should Too
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 215: Apple Sues NSO Group for Pegasus Spyware
Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, that has targeted politicians, journalists, and activists. We discuss this surprising lawsuit and what it means for Apple users and security.
Show Notes:
- Dave Eggars, The Every
- Apple sues NSO Group to curb the abuse of state-sponsored spyware
- Apple's complaint
- The Pegasus Project, Washington Post
- About Apple threat notifications and protecting against state-sponsored attacks
- Detect Pegasus and Other Spyware on iPhone and iPad - iMazing
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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.