Intego Mac Podcast

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  • Episode 324: Apple Watch, Japan and App Sideloading, CarPlay, and Vision Pro

    The Apple Watch gets a reprieve, for a short time anyway. Japan is following the EU's lead by considering a law forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iPhones. Auto manufacturers are already announcing next generation CarPlay features. And we discuss reports of a rumored sooner-than-later release of Apple's new Vision Pro.

    Show Notes:

    • Urgent: New Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild - Update ASAP
    • Japan Preparing EU-Style Law to Force Apple to Allow App Sideloading and More
    • New Go-Based JaskaGO Malware Targeting Windows and macOS Systems
    • Apple Won't Be Able to Repair Out-of-Warranty Apple Watches Due to Import Ban
    • Federal court blocks Apple Watch ban pending appeal
    • First Vehicles With Next-Generation Apple CarPlay Announced Ahead of 2024 Launch
    • Google will update Maps to prevent authorities from accessing location history data
    • Apple reportedly plans Vision Pro launch by February

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      31 min
    • Episode 323: Apple Watch Ban, Clean Up Your Social Media Accounts, and Use Dictation and Predictive Text on Macs

      Two Apple Watch models are no longer for sale in the US. We'll tell you why. macOS and iOS got fixes in some fast updates this week. A quick how-to on removing your posts from social media services, and some tips on dictation and Predictive Text, both of which have been improved in the latest Apple operating systems.

      Show Notes:

      • Apple is reportedly scrambling to update Apple Watch software to avoid a looming ban
      • About the security content of macOS Sonoma 14.2.1
      • iOS 17.2.1 Release Notes Mention Battery Drain Fix in Some Countries
      • SSH protects the world’s most sensitive networks. It just got a lot weaker
      • Apple neglects to patch multiple critical vulnerabilities in macOS
      • How to easily remove old Facebook posts and X/Twitter tweets
      • Save time typing with dictation and predictive text in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17

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        30 min
      • Episode 322: Should Apple Make iMessage for Android?

        New updates for Apple's operating systems contain security fixes and new features. But a few promised new features didn't make it this trip. And we have a discussion about messaging on Android. Should Apple provide an iMessage app for Android?

        Show Notes:

        • Messenger is finally getting end-to-end encryption by default
        • Beeper Mini is broken, with iMessage not sending or receiving just days after launch
        • Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android, and will continue to do so
        • Beeper Mini Is Back

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          30 min
        • Episode 321: Is Your iPhone’s Lockdown Mode Fake?

          Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we take a look at a newly discovered technique that can fool users of Apple's Lockdown Mode.

          Show Notes:

          • Expert Warns of Turtle macOS Ransomware
          • Fraud loan app ranks #1 in App Store search results in India after just 3 days
          • Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications
          • iMessage now likely to not be governed by EU’s DMA due to small number of users in Europe
          • ‘Beeper Mini’ brings native iMessage support to Android, no Apple sign-in required
          • Google to Delete Inactive Gmail Accounts From Today: What You Need to Know
          • Jamf shares exploit that fools users into believing their hacked iPhone is safe
          • Force restart iPhone
          • Intego white paper: Mac Malware Attribution

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            29 min
          • Episode 320: NameDrop, a Bluetooth Vulnerability, and a Chrome Zero-Day

            The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature?

            Show Notes:

            • Google Chrome emergency update fixes 6th zero-day exploited in 2023
            • New BLUFFS attack lets attackers hijack Bluetooth connections
            • North Korean hackers combine malware to attack macOS (KandyKorn)
            • Konni Group Using Russian-Language Malicious Word Docs in Latest Attacks
            • A Word of Caution on MacOS Updates
            • Brit borough council apologizes for telling website users to disable HTTPS
            • Plex users rage over Discover Together privacy concerns
            • Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works
            • AirTags are the new go-to tool for cops after spike in car thefts
            • Don’t buy these tech products on Black Friday or Cyber Monday
            • How to Install macOS Sonoma on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements

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              33 min
            • Episode 319: Epic Shenanigans, Nothingburger, and RCS

              RCS, the messaging protocol used by Android, is coming to the Apple iPhone. How will it affect your messaging habits? The Nothing phone we talked about last week has failed miserably. And alarmingly. And new Apple patents suggest some interesting new iPhone features that can prevent spying.

              Show Notes:

              • Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users
              • Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year
              • RCS messages will use green bubbles, Apple confirms
              • Apple to appeal EU ruling that forces company to make changes to the ‘gatekeeper’ App Store and iMessage
              • iPhone App Sideloading Coming to Users in the EU in First Half of 2024
              • Apple’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping Event
              • Follow up on Nothing/Sunbird — they weren’t even using HTTPS
              • ClearFake Campaign Expands to Target Mac Systems with Atomic Stealer
              • Apple Explores iPhone 'Privacy Screens', Macs With Adjustable Viewing Angles
              • Why Apple is working hard to break into its own iPhones

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                30 min
              • Episode 318: An Apple Security Slip-Up, Counterfeit iPhones, and Black Friday Shopping Tips

                Has Apple dropped the ball on providing a security patch for a popular macOS command line too? A user receives a counterfeit phone instead of an iPhone, but in a way that even Houdini might have had trouble making happen. And some tips on shopping for tech devices safely and securely during Black Friday sales.

                Show Notes:

                • Apple neglects to patch multiple critical vulnerabilities in macOS
                • Nothing is bringing iMessage to its Android phone
                • Apple discontinues sales of last macOS install DVDs
                • OS X Mountain Lion was #1 on App Store when Mavericks was released 10 years ago
                • Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.1, Preventing Downgrading
                • Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users
                • Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, gets Android copy instead
                • Caution! These Black Friday “deals” may be bad for your security
                • 8 essential tips to stay safe shopping online on Cyber Monday and Cyber Week
                • Fakespot Chat, Mozilla’s first LLM, lets online shoppers research products via an AI chatbot

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                  30 min
                • Episode 317: Apple, Hackers, Google, and Grok

                  Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it.

                  Show Notes:

                  • Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1.1, iOS 17.1.1, and more—but no security updates
                  • BlueNoroff hackers backdoor Macs with new ObjCShellz malware
                  • There is no Apple Silicon iMac 27-inch coming
                  • The iMac has become a computer in search of a purpose
                  • M3 vs M3 Pro vs M3 Max: specs, features compared
                  • Inactive Google Account Policy
                  • WhatsApp Now Lets You Hide Your IP Address During Calls
                  • Developer shows progress on QEMU-based iPhone OS emulator, now running version 2.1
                  • Apple and Google host fake xAI Grok chat-bot apps in their App Stores
                  • OpenAI announces updates to ChatGPT, including GPT-4 Turbo
                  • Brave’s “Leo” is a new ‘anonymous and secure’ AI chatbot
                  • Samsung’s Galaxy S24 will likely include on-device generative AI called Samsung Gauss
                  • Google introduces real-time scanning on Android devices to fight malicious apps

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                    31 min
                  • Episode 316: Apple's New M3 Chips, and iLeakage Attack Steals Passwords and Data from Safari

                    Apple has updated all its operating systems again, the company introduced new M3 chips and upgraded MacBook Pros and iMacs, and we discuss how Apple's product line is not to big, not too small, just about right.

                    Show Notes:

                    • Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1, and more, with security updates
                    • Apple Introduces M3 Family of Chips, Upgrades MacBook Pro and iMac
                    • Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone and edited on Mac
                    • Here's why Apple is flying a pirate flag to celebrate its 40th anniversary
                    • iLeakage Attack could let hackers steal passwords, data from Safari on Macs
                    • LastPass breach linked to theft of $4.4 million in crypto

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                      31 min
                    • Episode 315: The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, and Chrome Hiding IP Addresses

                      Apple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay.

                      Show Notes:

                      • French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date: “by October 24 at the latest”
                      • “Scary Fast” Apple Event on October 30 (Twitter link to thoughts by Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo on what will be presented next week)
                      • Apple Is Finally Killing Off iTunes – for Real This Time
                      • Apple Releases iTunes for Windows Update With Option to Listen to Podcasts and Audiobooks
                      • Apple hikes Apple One cost by up to $5 as most services prices rise
                      • Hacker leaks 4.1 million additional 23andMe genetic data profiles
                      • Amazon now lets you log in with Apple's Passkeys
                      • 1Password detects “suspicious activity” in its internal Okta account
                      • Okta says hackers breached its support system and viewed customer files
                      • Fake KeePass site uses Google Ads and Punycode to push malware
                      • Firesheep is 13 years old
                      • Google Chrome's new "IP Protection" will hide users' IP addresses

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                        30 min

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