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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February 11, 2021Software Updates, Scam iPhone Apps, and Using Safari Browser Extensions
There were a number of important security updates to key software this week: macOS, Chrome, Edge, and even Plex. We discuss how upgrading a Mac to Big Sur without enough space can cause data loss, we look at scam apps on the iOS app store, and we talk about using Safari browser extensions on the Mac
Show Notes:
macOS 11.2.1 update
Latest Chrome 88 Update Includes Important Fix for Zero-Day Vulnerability
Plex Media servers are being abused for DDoS attacks
Big Sur Upgrade not Enough Free Space = Serious Issue & Possible Data Loss!
Scam iOS Apps Still Raking in Millions in Revenue on App Store
A Spyware Vendor Seemingly Made a Fake WhatsApp to Hack Targets
How to Use Safari Extensions to Enhance Your Browser
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36min
February 04, 2021Face ID with Masks, a sudo vulnerability, and Apple's Privacy Labels
Apple is testing a new feature allowing users with Face ID iPhones to unlock them with their Apple Watch, if they're wearing masks. There's a vulnerability with the sudo command in various Unix distributions, including macOS. And we discuss how Apple's privacy labels have been abused already by developers.
Show Notes:
iOS 14.5 adds support for unlocking your iPhone with Apple Watch while wearing a face mask
About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave
10-year-old Sudo bug lets Linux users gain root-level access
Recent root-giving Sudo bug also impacts macOS
I checked Apple’s new privacy ‘nutrition labels.’ Many were false.
Episode 166: Understanding Apple’s App Privacy Information
Facebook prompt will encourage ad tracking opt-in ahead of Apple’s privacy push
Google apps will stop using tracking ID that would require upcoming iOS 14 permission prompt
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32min
January 28, 2021Apple Updates, Web Browsers, and Ergonomics
Apple updated most of its operating system, and these updates are important because they patch vulnerabilities that are exploited in the wild. We talk about some web browsers and Flash, and we discuss ergonomics and how you can make your workstation healthier.
Show Notes:
iOS 14.4 Patches Vulnerabilities That May Have Been Actively Exploited
Race Condition
Apple Seeds Second Release Candidate Version of macOS Big Sur 11.2 to Developers
The blink tag
Firefox 85 removes Flash and adds protection against supercookies
South African government releases its own browser just to re-enable Flash support
Chrome is Bad
Google Chrome might be bad, but it’s not slowing down your Mac
10 Steps to Improve Your Computer Ergonomics
Erg (Wikipedia)
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35min
January 21, 2021DNS, Lost Bitcoin, and the new Big Sur Control Center
DNS is in the news, following a warning from the NSA and new malware. We discuss how common it is for law enforcement to crack smartphones, and how this should prompt you to choose a more secure passcode for your device. We look another bitcoin owner who's lost millions. And we discuss the new Control Center in macOS Big Sur.
Show Notes:
Brave becomes first browser to add native support for the IPFS protocol
InterPlanetary File System
The NSA warns enterprises to beware of third-party DNS resolver
DNSpooq lets attackers poison DNS cache records
1.1.1.1
Quad9
OpenDNS
Private Internet Access
How law enforcement gets around your smartphone’s encryption
If Hackers Crack a Six-Digit iPhone Passcode, They Can Get All Your Passwords
Android One
Man offers Newport council £50m if it helps find bitcoins in landfill
How to Configure and Use Control Center in macOS Big Sur
Bartender
Control Strip
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33min
January 14, 2021How iTunes Changed Apple
iTunes is 20 years old. Even if, on the Mac, that name has been eclipsed, the iTunes brand still exists, and iTunes is one of the reasons that Apple is such a strong services company. We also look at some new AppleScript malware, how some millionaires are losing Bitcoin because they forgot their passwords, and discuss "brushing," a new semi-scam where people received Amazon deliveries they never ordered.
Show Notes:
macOS malware used run-only AppleScripts to avoid detection for five years
How to Uninstall Flash Player
Lost Passwords Lock Millionaires Out of Their Bitcoin Fortunes
Mysterious Packages Showing Up on Doorsteps
How to Spot Fake Product Reviews
Getting unordered seeds and stuff in the mail?
iTunes at 20: How One App Changed Apple’s Course
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34min
January 07, 2021New Year’s Resolution: Cull Your Notifications
There's new malware attacking cryptocurrency apps, WhatsApp warns users about data it is sharing with Facebook, and Apple loses a copyright fight with a company that virtualizes iOS so security researchers can look for vulnerabilities. We also look at how you can manage and secure notifications on your devices, so you don't get too distracted, and also so personal information isn't visible when your devices are locks.
Show Notes:
Operation ElectroRAT: Attacker Creates Fake Companies to Drain Your Crypto Wallets
Patrick Wardle’s ElectroRAT write-up
Mandatory WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Allows User Data to be Shared With Facebook
Apple loses copyright battle against security start-up Corellium
Apple begins shipping ‘rooted’ iPhones to members of the Security Research Device Program
Manage and Secure Notifications on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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33min
December 31, 2020A Brief History of Adobe Flash Player: From Multimedia to Malware
On December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash Player is officially dead. This browser plugin, which provided multimedia content for the early internet, has been plagued by security issues, and became the most exploited vector for malware on the Mac. We look back on 25 years of Flash.
Show Notes:
The History of Adobe Flash Player: From Multimedia to Malware
Articles about Flash on the Intego Mac Security Blog
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32min
December 24, 2020Looking Back on the Year in Apple Security
As the year ends, we look back on the security issues that arose in 2020, including malware that bypassed Apple's checks, Flash Player malware, and malware that specifically targeted Mac developers.
Show Notes:
Apple security in 2019: year in review
Apple Security 2020: The Year in Review
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33min
December 17, 2020Understanding Apple’s App Privacy Information
Apple has introduced new app privacy information on its app stores, explaining how developers collect data. We also look at this week's Apple updates, including one for iOS 12, and even iCloud for Windows. And we discuss how Google is manipulating links in emails, ostensibly to protect users.
Show Notes:
Apple releases iOS 12.5 for older iPhones with support for COVID-19 exposure notifications
Gmail Click-time Link Protections
PayPal introduces new fee for dormant accounts
App privacy details on the App Store
Understanding Apple’s New App Privacy Information
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36min
December 10, 2020What Do You Want for Christmas?
Apple announces new over-the-ear headphones, AirPods Max, and we discuss whether these meet the needs of our hosts. Apple doubles down on anti-tracking rules, and WhatsApps complains about Apple's coming "nutrition labels" about data collection in apps. And Apple and Cloudflare have come up with a new way of sending DNS requests that protects privacy.
Show Notes:
Apple AirPods Max
Apple Could Ban Apps That Don't Follow iOS 14 Anti-Tracking Rules, Says Software Chief Craig Federighi
U.S. and States Say Facebook Illegally Crushed Competition
WhatsApp Protests Apple's App Store Privacy Requirements
After we recorded this episode, Apple announced that they will publish privacy labels for preinstalled iOS apps, which was one of the complaints that WhatsApp had. Apple to Publish Privacy Labels for Preinstalled iOS Apps on Website
Unpacking WhatsApp’s privacy label in the Apple App Store
Apple and Cloudflare Develop New Privacy-Focused Internet Protocol
Domain Name System (Wikipedia)
Telephone exchange names (Wikipedia)
867-5309
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