Intego Mac Podcast

Intego Mac Podcast

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Intego Mac Podcast episodes

  • What's a Botnet, and How Do They Work?

    We mention the term "botnet" from time to time, but what exactly is a botnet? How does it work? Is it self-aware? Can botnets be taken down? We look into this, and discuss the week's security news.

    • Fire & Ice: Making and Breaking macOS Firewalls
    • 'Synthetic Click' attack re-emerges in macOS High Sierra at Defcon
    • Fax Machines Are Still Everywhere, and Wildly Insecure
    • Intego exclusive: HP Leaves Mac Users Vulnerable to Fax Hacks
    • HP Ink Printers Remote Code Execution
    • Denial-of-service attack (Wikipedia)
    • Steganography (Wikipedia)
    • Homeland, Episode 9 recap (contains spoilers)
    • iWorm Botnet Uses Reddit and Command and Control Center
    • Flashback Botnet is Adrift
    • Why the Flashback Botnet is a Threat
    • Viruses, Worms and Spyware--Yikes! A Look at Malware Terminology
    • Intego Security Memo: Trojan Horse OSX/Koobface.A Affects Mac OS X Mac – Koobface Variant Spreads via Facebook, Twitter and More
    • Should You Worry About People Hacking Toilets?

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        • 28 min
      • Should You Be Concerned About Porn Blackmail Emails?

        Lots of people having been receiving blackmail emails claiming that they've been filmed watching porn. We explain how this scam works. We also talk about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit apps, Firefox's new DNS scheme, and more.

        • What Are 32-Bit and 64-Bit Apps, and Why Do They Matter?
        • Josh's Invisibility Toggler app
        • Apple responds to Congress' letter on data security and privacy
        • Apple Response to July 9 Letter
        • Improving DNS Privacy in Firefox
        • Mozilla's new DNS resolution is dangerous
        • Porn Blackmail Scam Rattles Mac Users: What You Need to Know
        • ';--have i been pwned?

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            • 29 min
          • Security Software Deep Dive: How Intego NetBarrier Firewall Works

            We take a close look at how Intego's NetBarrier firewall works. We explain how its multi-pronged defense keeps you safe, and discuss how best to set it up.

            • Intego NetBarrier
            • Intego NetBarrier X9 Compared to macOS High Sierra’s Firewall
            • Why You Need an Outbound Firewall
            • What’s the Difference Between Incoming and Outgoing Firewall Protection?

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                • 26 min
              • Episode 41: Malware Masquerades as an Intego Software Installer

                Some malware was found recently that pretends to be an Intego VirusBarrier installer. We also talk about Google's choice to suggest that HTTP websites are insecure, and a recent story showing that security keys can prevent phishing.

                • Google Chrome users met with ‘Not secure’ warnings when visiting HTTP sites
                • Kirkville
                • Google: Security Keys Neutralized Employee Phishing
                • Google Advanced Protection Program
                • OSX/Calisto Mac Malware Masquerades as Intego Software

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                    • 30 min
                  • How to Protect Your Digital Legacy

                    We discuss how you can protect your digital legacy and ensure that your data doesn't get lost if something happens to you, and we discuss the many elements of your data that are accessible from the lock screen of your iPhone or iPad.

                    • How to Prepare Your Digital Legacy
                    • Anti-Hack Feature Comes to iOS 11.4.1… But Is It Good Enough? (USB restricted mode)
                    • iOS Lock Screen: Guide to Keep Data off Your iPhone Lock Screen
                    • Apple's Quick Look Reveals Your Darkest Secrets
                    • Episode #28: Beware of Trustjacking (discussion of GrayKey in this episode)
                    • Episode #39: Security Software Deep Dive: How Antivirus Works (discussion of USB restricted mode, and comment mentioned in the show)
                    • How to Encrypt Disk Images with Disk Utility to Protect Sensitive Files
                    • SQRL

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                        • 32 min
                      • Security Software Deep Dive: How Antivirus Works

                        After a tale of an Apple ID getting blocked for a strange reason, and some security news, we take a close look at how antivirus software works.

                        • Updating macOS in VMware Fusion Leads to Apple ID Reset
                        • Apple's lates security updates
                        • WebKit (Wikipedia)
                        • This $39 Device Can Defeat iOS USB Restricted Mode
                        • About the security content of Wi-Fi Update for Boot Camp 6.4.0 (KRACK vulnerability)
                        • Intego VirusBarrier
                        • What Does Your Antivirus Scanner Do Under the Hood?
                        • Don’t Believe in Antivirus? Malware is Only One Tool in a Cybercriminal’s Arsenal
                        • Submit Malware to Intego

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                            • 33 min
                          • How to Make Sure Your Mac’s Software Is Working Smoothly

                            We discuss some ways to check your Mac's software and ensure that it is running smoothly. And we bring the latest Mac security news.

                            • Apple's First MacBook Pro With Retina Display is Now 'Vintage'
                            • Usb Restricted Mode and Forensics – Is There a Workaround?
                            • Crypto community target of MacOS malware
                            • Episode 37: How to Make Sure Your Mac’s Hardware Is Working Properly
                            • How to Verify Your Mac’s Software Is Running Smoothly
                            • How to Back Up Your Mac to Multiple Time Machine Disks
                            • Conflict Catcher (Wikipedia)
                            • 5 Must-Have Mac Utilities to Boost Your Productivity
                            • DiskWarrior (NOTE: DiskWarrior 5.2 does not support APFS)
                            • iStat Menus

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                                • 32 min
                              • How to Make Sure Your Mac’s Hardware Is Working Properly

                                We discuss some ways to check your Mac's hardware to make sure everything is working correctly, and we discussed some recent security issues, and a new way that wi-fi will be protected in the future.

                                • Episode 13: Is My Computer's CPU Secure?
                                • Black Hat Conference
                                • Hyper-threading (Wikipedia)
                                • TLBleed is latest Intel CPU flaw to surface: But don't expect it to be fixed
                                • Wi-Fi security is starting to get its biggest upgrade in over a decade
                                • Apple to Prevent iTunes Payment Info Changes on Very Old Versions of iOS, OS X, and Apple TV Software
                                • macOS 'Quick Look' Bug Can Leak Encrypted Data Through Thumbnail Caches
                                • How to Verify Your Mac’s Hardware Is Working Properly

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                                    • 29 min
                                  • Lock Down and Secure Your Router

                                    We look at your home router and explain the many steps you can take to make sure it is secure.

                                    • How to Secure Your Home Router
                                    • Episode #33: Cryptojacking, Russian Router Malware, and Parental Controls
                                    • How to Remove Wi-Fi Networks from Your Mac and iOS Device
                                    • SSID and Wireless Networking
                                    • Universal Plug and Play (Wikipedia)
                                    • MAC address (Wikipedia)
                                    • NetGear Orbi mesh wi-fi system

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                                        • 27 min
                                      • Where's the Best Place to Buy Mac Apps?

                                        Some new security threats arise, and we discuss code signing and Apple's Gatekeeper technology. We then look at the pros and cons of buying Mac apps from the Mac App Store or directly from developers.

                                        • VMware Fusion
                                        • Parallels Desktop
                                        • Third-Party macOS Security Tools Vulnerable to Malware Code-Signing Bypasses for Years
                                        • How to Allow Apps from Anywhere in macOS Sierra Gatekeeper
                                        • OS X Security: Under the Hood Features That Protect Your Mac
                                        • How to Use Your Web Browser’s Fraudulent Site Protection Feature
                                        • Intego VirusBarrier Scanner

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                                            • 31 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…