Intego Mac Podcast

By Intego

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.

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November 18, 2021Episode 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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November 11, 2021Episode 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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29min
November 04, 2021Episode 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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October 28, 2021Episode 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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October 21, 2021Episode 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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31min
October 14, 2021Episode 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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31min
October 07, 2021Episode 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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29min
September 30, 2021Episode 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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31min
September 23, 2021Episode 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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31min
September 16, 2021Episode 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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