Intego Mac Podcast

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  • Episode 214: Shop Safely on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

    We had to check our calendars when Apple announced a new self-service repair program for iPhones. We look at some new Mac malware, and we discuss how to shop safely and securely online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

    Show Notes:

    • Apple announces Self Service Repair
    • iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Screen Replacement
    • iFixit battery replacement
    • Caution! These Black Friday “deals” may be bad for your security
    • 7 essential tips to stay safe shopping online, Cyber Week and all year
    • How to Spot Fake Product Reviews

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      33 min
    • Episode 213: Is Apple Planning to Lock Down the Mac?

      There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Mac to only allow apps to be installed from the Mac App Store. (Math correction: at one point I said $200 million; the correct number is $2 billion.)

      Show Notes:

      • Highlights of Recent Mac Malware
      • Meta [Facebook] will continue to use of facial recognition technology after all
      • Meta will continue to use facial recognition technology, actually
      • moe.: Meat
      • Apple Business Essentials
      • Apple's Craig Federighi Says Sideloading on iPhone Would Open the Floodgates to Malware
      • Apple CEO Tim Cook: “If you want to sideload, you can buy an Android phone.”
      • GIMP
      • Audio Hijack

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        29 min
      • Episode 212: Apple’s Poor Patching Policies

        We look at how Apple's inconsistent patching policies for fixing security threats puts users at risk. We also discuss Facebook's decision to shut down their facial recognition program, and an interesting "Trojan source" attack that could allow malware to be inserted into source code using invisible characters.

        Show Notes:

        • Apple's Privacy Features Have Cost Social Media Companies Nearly $10 Billion in Revenue
        • Facebook Shuttering Facial Recognition System, Will Delete Data From Over a Billion Users
        • NSO Group (creator of Pegasus spyware) placed on U.S. government blacklist
        • " rel="noopener noreferrer">'Trojan Source' attack method can hide bugs into open-source code
        • CISA creates catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities, orders agencies to patch
        • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
        • Apple’s Poor Patching Policies Potentially Make Users’ Security and Privacy Precarious

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          31 min
        • Episode 211: Say Hey to macOS Monterey

          Apple releases macOS Monterey, the company's newest desktop operating system, along with a number of security updates. We discuss Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, which may be too powerful for most users. And if you're getting a new Mac, we discuss which is better: migrating your old system, or doing a clean installation.

          Show Notes:

          • A full history of macOS (OS X) release dates and rates
          • Apple releases macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, and more
          • How to keep older Macs secure: a geeky approach (run Catalina on unsupported Macs)
          • Josh's tweet showing macOS updates by version
          • UK phone networks to [attempt to] block scam calls from abroad
          • M1 Pro vs. M1 Max: Why the fastest MacBook ever might be overkill
          • Intel CEO: My job is to win Apple back
          • Pre-release Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake chip allegedly beats Apple’s M1 Max
          • How to choose the right Mac for your use case
          • Setting Up a New Mac: Should You Migrate or Do a Clean Installation?

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            30 min
          • Episode 210: Apple’s New MacBook Pros, Really for Pros

            Google removes FTP from Chrome; a journalist looks at a state website's source code and the governor brands him a "hacker"; Facebook is in trouble, and plans to change its name, sort of; and we look at Apple's new MacBook Pros, that really are for pros.

            Show Notes:

            • Governor wants to prosecute journalist who clicked View Source
            • Hacker definitions
            • Google finally removed FTP from Chrome 95 browser
            • Facebook is planning to rebrand the company with new name
            • Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg added to D.C. privacy lawsuit
            • Apple Watch Series 7 Review: A Larger Display, but No Essential Changes
            • Juli Clover's Apple Watch photo
            • Apple Goes Pro in Second Homegrown Silicon Salvo

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              31 min
            • Episode 209: What the heck is Apple doing??

              Apple has released a security update for an actively exploited vulnerability, but only for iOS 15, not iOS 14? What are they doing? We also discuss how Apple sometimes offers security updates for older versions of macOS, but not always.

              Show Notes:

              • How to Use Focus to Limit Notifications in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
              • iOS 15.0.2 fixes new “actively exploited” vulnerability
              • Tweet by Denis Tokarev
              • Researcher discloses several zero-day iOS, iPadOS vulnerabilities
              • NSO Pegasus spyware can no longer target UK phone numbers
              • Josh’s Objective by the Sea talk: n-1 and n-2: Should we really trust in you? An examination of macOS security updates

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                31 min
              • Episode 208: iPad mini 6, Facebook's Time-Out, and a Contactless iPhone Rip-Off

                Facebook's downtime shows how risky it is to use social media services to log into other services. An interesting proof of concept can steal money from Visa cards on iPhones. And we discuss the new iPad mini 6, and the Apple Watch Series 7 that goes on sale Friday.

                Show Notes:

                • Apple Watch Series 7
                • Squircle
                • Understanding How Facebook Disappeared from the Internet
                • OpenID
                • Company That Routes Billions of Text Messages Quietly Says It Was Hacked
                • App Store Report a Problem link is back to help fight scams, with two significant improvements
                • Lost Apple AirTag Can Lead Finder to Malicious Website
                • Researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hack
                • Use Express Transit with Apple Pay
                • Review: iPad mini 2021 – in spite of the increased price, it’s still a great device

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                  29 min
                • Episode 207: iOS 12 Security Updates, Zero-Day iOS Vulnerabilities, and the iPhone 13

                  Apple issues a security update for iOS 12, zero-day vulnerabilities target iOS and iPadOS, and we look at the iPhone 13 Pro.

                  Show Notes:

                  • iOS 12 is still getting security updates for in-the-wild issues
                  • Pegasus spyware found on 5 French cabinet members’ phones
                  • Remotely exploitable "inetloc" zero-day vulnerability hits the Mac
                  • Researcher discloses several zero-day iOS, iPadOS vulnerabilities
                  • Commission proposes a common charger for electronic devices
                  • Full EU text for chargers
                  • iPhone 13 Pro Review: The Camera’s the Star, but the Battery Life Is the Best New Feature
                  • Wireless Charging Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen

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                    31 min
                  • Episode 206: Why Doesn't Apple Want People to Upgrade to iOS 15?

                    There's new Mac malware hiding in a terminal emulator app, an interesting Finder vulnerability, and Apple launches iCloud+. We also wonder why Apple isn't prompting iOS users to upgrade to iOS 15

                    Show Notes:

                    • OSX/ZuRu Mac malware spread through Trojan apps
                    • Remotely exploitable "inetloc" zero-day vulnerability hits the Mac
                    • Why doesn’t Apple want people to upgrade to iOS 15?
                    • Netgear fixes dangerous code execution bug in multiple routers
                    • How to Use iCloud+, with Additional Security and Privacy Features, and More
                    • iOS 15 Adoption Lower Than iOS 14 Over First Two Days, Says Mixpanel

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                      31 min
                    • Episode 205: Apple’s Consistent Iteration

                      Apple has patched two in-the-wild vulnerabilities, and you should update your devices right away. We look at the dangers of "corrupt my file" websites. And we discuss Apple's new product announcements.

                      Show Notes:

                      • Apple patches two in-the-wild vulnerabilities for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS
                      • Pegasus Spyware Hacks iPhones of Prominent Individuals
                      • Are “corrupt my file” sites safe? Here’s why to avoid corrupt-a-file services
                      • Meet Meris, the new 250,000-strong DDoS botnet terrorizing the internet
                      • Apple Introduces the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and New iPads
                      • Hands On with Apple’s New M1 iMac and M1 iPad Pro (Center Stage video)

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                        33 min

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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…