Intego Mac Podcast

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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.

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March 28, 2018Facebook, Privacy, and Logins
After some news - about a 100TB SSD, storing data in DNA, and more - we discuss whether your smart speaker is spying on you, then examine what could happen if you delete your Facebook account. Could you still log in on all the websites where you used your Facebook profile?
World's largest SSD capacity now stands at 100TB
How DNA can be used to store computer data
Is Your Smart Speaker Spying on You?
Facebook confirms Cambridge Analytica stole its data; it’s a plot, claims former director
Did Facebook’s ‘favors’ for the Obama campaign constitute a violation of federal law?
How to Prevent Facebook Apps from Accessing Your Profile Information
How to Manage Privacy Settings on Popular iOS Apps
A Parents’ Guide to Protecting Kids’ Privacy on Social Media
Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard
What is OpenID?
SQRL: Secure Quick Reliable Login
Security Now podcast
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29min
March 21, 2018Which Hard Drive Is Best for Your Mac?
We look at the three different types of hard drives you can use with your Mac: hard disks, fusion drives, and SSDs. We also discuss a cryptocurrency miner in the Mac App store, a new device that can crack any iPhone, and rumors of new Mac laptops.
Unwanted Cryptomining Debuts (Briefly) in Mac App Store
There’s a currency miner in the Mac App Store, and Apple seems OK with it
A Surreptitious Cryptocurrency Miner in the Mac App Store?
Intego video: How to Avoid Cryptojacking on a Mac (Unwanted Cryptocurrency Mining)
How to Use Activity Monitor to Troubleshoot Problems on a Mac
GrayKey iPhone unlocker poses serious security concerns
Apple may launch 13-inch MacBook with Retina Display priced like a MacBook Air
How to Choose the Right Hard Disk for Your Mac
Correction: you still can buy a couple of Macs with hard drives. The Mac mini, and the 21.5" iMac come with hard drives in their cheapest version.
The Year in Mac Security, and Tips for Backing Up Your Mac
Tweet by Lesley Carhart about smart speakers, smartphones, etc.
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31min
March 14, 2018Passwords in the Cloud
How secure are your passwords and other data in the cloud? We discuss how Apple's iCloud Keychain works, and whether you can trust it. In the news, we look at the "Right to Repair" bill in California, and discuss whether iTunes is going away. (Spoiler: no.)
California to Introduce 'Right to Repair' Bill Requiring Smartphone Manufacturers to Offer Repair Info and Parts
iFixit Repair Manifesto
Kirk's experiment adding a hybrid drive to a Mac mini in 2010
Apple confirms it will stop taking iTunes LP submissions as of this month
‘End of iTunes?’: Leaked Apple email sparks fears over future of music downloads
Mac and iOS Keychain Tutorial: How Apple’s iCloud Keychain Works
Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard
Cypher Suite (Wikipedia)
iCloud security overview
Is Using FileVault Encryption in macOS Good Enough?
How to Encrypt and Password Protect Files on Your Mac
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30min
March 07, 2018Changes Coming to macOS Server
Apple is simplifying its macOS Server software, and we discuss what you may want to do if you use this software. We also look at some recent news, such as how a Mac user was able to track a Mac his sold for three years, and how a company claims they can unlock every iPhone.
Phone-cracking firm advertises that it can unlock any iPhone
Backdoor (Wikipedia)
Cellebrite
How I sold an old Mac and unknowingly had access to its location for over 3 years
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store
The Future of macOS Server
Plex
macOS Server (Wikipedia)
Episode #15: What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One?

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31min
February 28, 2018To Beta or Not to Beta…
Is it a good idea to join Apple’s public beta programs, to get access to new features before everyone else? We discuss the pros and cons of being a guinea pig. We also highlight some recent Mac security issues and malware.
Apple Releases Security Updates to Patch the Telugu Character Bug
APFS Bug in macOS High Sierra Can Cause Data Loss When Writing to Disk Images
macOS may lose data on APFS-formatted disk images
How to Encrypt Disk Images with Disk Utility to Protect Sensitive Files
OSX/Shlayer: New Mac Malware Comes out of Its Shell
VirusBarrier Scanner (free in the Mac App Store)
Apple Beta Software Program
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28min
February 21, 2018Do You Really Want an AI Listening to You All the Time?
We discuss Apple's HomePod, and the security implications of having an AI listening to you all the time. We also cover news about the Chrome browser's new built-in ad blocker, a text message bug that affects Apple devices (and is now fixed), and an interesting new chip in Apple's iMac Pro.
Google turns on default adblocker within Chrome
This new text bomb crashes most Mac and iOS apps with a single Unicode symbol (Note that Apple released security updates for all its operating systems a few days after we recorded this episode.)
Fuzzing
Apple’s New iMac Pro Delivers Enhanced Security with the T2 Chip
Microsoft tightens Windows 10's Secure Boot screws: Where does that leave Linux?
Apple HomePod Review: Superior Sound, but Limited by Siri
Episode 11: Handcuffs Made of Tissue Paper (discussion of differential privacy)
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27min
February 14, 2018The Year in Mac Security, and Tips for Backing Up Your Mac
We look at the year in Mac security 2017, and discuss the rise in malware. And we discuss the best strategies for backing up your Mac. But first, Kirk tells about how his website was (sort of) hacked.
NameCheap Name Server Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Users to Create Sub-Domains
Subdomain (Wikipedia)
DNS - Domain Name System (Wikipedia)
Registrar Namecheap let miscreants slap spam, malware on unlucky customers' web domains
A Look Back at the Top Mac Security Stories of 2017
Smashing Security podcast, episode 64: So just a "teeny tiny" security issue then?
Macro virus (Wikipedia)
Intego Mac Podcast, episode 16: Malware and Security Lingo: What Do Those Words Mean?
All the articles on the Intego Mac Security Blog about Adobe Flash vulnerabilities. (There's lots.)
Intego Personal Backup
How to Set up Your Own Time Machine Server
4 Types of Backup Hard Drives for Mac
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35min
February 07, 2018Ad Blocking: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Ethics
An overuse of ads has made it hard to read websites. In order to read easily, and safely, it's useful to use an ad blocker. We discuss why you may want to use an ad blocker, how they work, and how to use them in macOS and iOS.
Ad-Blockers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ethics
Episode 15: What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One? (Where we discussed Apple's malware removal tool).
Intego Virus Barrier Scanner (free; Mac App Store)
Strava Fitness App Can Reveal Military Sites, Analysts Say
iBlocker, AdBlock, Ghostery
Web Beacon (Wikipedia)
NoScript
Hackers spread malware via Yahoo ads
Malware in ads turn computers into zombies
YouTube ads are the latest ground zero for nefarious crypto mining
Just doesn’t feel good
Safari 11: How to Customize the Way Websites Are Displayed
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32min
January 31, 2018Malware and Security Lingo: What Do Those Words Mean?
We use lots of strange words to describe malware and security issues. We look at malware and security lingo, explain who gets to name new malware, and also talk about Apple's latest updates to all their operating systems.
Apple security update information
macOS Sierra, OS X El Capitan Updates Patch Meltdown Flaw
Episode 15: What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One?
Meltdown and Spectre: What Apple Users Need to Know
cURL (Wikipedia)
Viruses, Worms and Spyware—Yikes! A Look at Malware Terminology
WannaCry and the State of Mac Ransomware
Intego Interviews: Amit Serper on OSX.Pirrit Adware/Malware
How Does Malware Naming Work?
Melissa (Wikipedia)
Flashback to the Biggest Mac Malware Attack of All Time—Is it Still a Threat?
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33min
January 24, 2018What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One?
After a brief discussion of the week's news, we look at VPNs, virtual private networks. We explain how they work, and when and why you might want to use one.
Note that Apple released fixes for the Messages bug and some other issues we discuss on January 23, the day before this episode was published.
¡Ay, MaMi! New DNS-Hijacking Mac Malware Discovered (Updated)
How the Anti-Malware Function in Apple’s Snow Leopard Works (This article explains Apple's XProtect, when it was first introduced.)
Why Your Antivirus Needs Real-Time Scanning
Test pop-up windows
Malicious Link Texted to Mac and iOS Devices Can Cause Freezes and Resprings (Updated)
Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Power Management Feature in Older iPhones Will Be Able to Be Turned Off in Future Update
We Don't Need No Stinkin' Battery Features - Apple Releases iOS 11.2.5 Public Beta 6
How to Remove Wi-Fi Networks from Your Mac and iOS Device
Why You Should Connect to a VPN on Mac and iOS — and How To
This Home VPN Router Setup Protects Your Traffic Wherever You Are
the JoshMeister's LOST Blog and Podcast
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