Intego Mac Podcast

We discuss a new macOS Keychain vulnerability, which raises the question of why Apple still doesn't have a Mac bug bounty program. We also discuss shortcomings of two-factor authentication, the removal of the Do Not Track feature from Safari, whether or not Google Chrome's lookalike URL warnings are actually a good thing, and more (including why Apple still hadn't fixed the Group FaceTime spying b...

Apple had a mean FaceTime bug; then they slapped down Facebook, and Google, for some underhanded app distribution. There are security risks using iOS Shortcuts, and there's new malware using steganography. VeryMal Mac Attack Hides Data Within a Picture Steganography (Wikipedia) Are iOS Shortcuts Safe? Reports of Risks Surface Use iOS Shortcuts to Automate Tasks on Your iPhone or iPad Everything Yo...

Google is blocking ad blockers, but not their own ads. Apple has released a slew of updates. And the biggest data breach ever has been discovered, with 2.7 billion records. Is your data included? Wow, fancy that. Web ad giant Google to block ad-blockers in Chrome. For safety, apparently uBlock Origin NoScript Apple Releases iOS 12.1.3, macOS Mojave 10.14.3, and More Security Updates Wrest control...

This week we focus on a wide range of security news. From router vulnerabilities to tweets storing precise location data; from $2 million bug bounties to Face ID issues; and lots more. Cyber researcher pulls public talk on hacking Apple's Face ID Face ID Fooled By Hackers… and a 10-Year-Old Boy? Google Chrome’s ad-blocking feature will roll out worldwide in July Your Old Tweets Give Away More Loca...

We discuss Apple's trolling of other companies at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, a delivery tracking app that sends and receives data in a strange way, and we then look at how Apple's ecosystem may be "under-appreciated," according to Tim Cook. Ahead of CES, Apple touts ‘what happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone’ with privacy billboard in Las Vegas Package tracking app turns user...

As the new year rolls in, we look at some New Year's resolutions to secure your Mac and iOS devices. These are simple tips that you can apply immediately to make your devices more secure. Episode #6: Passwords Are Hard New Year’s Resolutions to Check that Your Mac and iOS Devices Are Secure Get 50% off Mac Premium Bundle X9, fully compatible with macOS Mojave, with the code PODCAST19. Download Int...

We look at the biggest stories of 2018, and we discuss the impressive rise in the amount of malware that targets the Mac. Mac malware : The Year of the RAT MaMi Shlayer CreativeUpdater Unwanted cryptocurrency miner in App Store Dummy Calisto (fake Intego software) Lazarus (advanced persistent threat) SearchPageInjector RealtimeSpy Meltdown, Spectre, and speculative execution flaws Cellebrite and G...

New iPad Pros bend, but Apple says it's okay. Android's Face Unlock is much less secure than Apple's Face ID, and can be fooled with a 3D-printed head. And we look at a bank's password blunder. Then we look at how mobile apps track your location, and sell that data. Apple confirms some iPad Pros ship slightly bent, but says it’s normal We Broke Into A Bunch Of Android Phones With A 3D-Printed Head...

There's a lot of security news this week, and we look at how facial recognition has been used at concerts, and at doorbells, a security vulnerability in software for headsets, and the most popular passwords of the year. Then we discuss the best way to set up a new Mac. Expediting changes to Google+ Taylor Swift used facial recognition software to detect stalkers at LA concert Amazon’s Disturbing P...

We discuss how to choose a new Mac among the broad line-up of Apple's products. We also look at some recent security issues, including a clever Touch ID scam, some new Mac Spyware, and more. And, Tom Cruise is in the news. Scammy iOS apps used Touch ID to push users toward $99 payouts iTunes Doesn't Encrypt Downloads — on Purpose Tom Cruise on motion smoothing (Twitter) Privacy Exodus: Spam Delive...

This week's news include info about an Instagram data breach, an Amazon data breach, a new class-action lawsuit against Apple, and an expensive way to get access to your iPhone if you get locked out. Then we discuss whether Apple is morphing from a hardware company to a service company. Kirk's Hackintosh project and his Hackintosh parts list Kirk wrote about how much dust the Mac Pro collected bac...

We take a close look at the great new security features in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave. We also answer a few reader questions, about the Activity Monitor app, about when to upgrade hardware, and whether "free" media sites are safe. How to use Activity Monitor on your Mac (Apple) New Security and Privacy Features in iOS 12 New Security Features in macOS Mojave Get 50% off Mac Premium Bundle X9, fully c...

We've often stressed how important it is to use a VPN. Today we welcome Andra Zaharia from Intego's partner company CyberGhost to discuss why we all need a VPN at times. CyberGhost VPN Episode 15: What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One? Get 50% off Mac Premium Bundle X9, fully compatible with macOS Mojave, with the code PODCAST19. Download Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 now at intego.com . Intego...

After some brief security news about the Mac, we discuss how you can be sure to shop securely on Black Friday; and we give you some tips to save money too! WebKit (Wikipedia) Apple security doc touts T2 chip benefits, including hardware prevention of microphone eavesdropping 6 Cyber Security Tips for Holiday Shopping Online 6 Essential Tips to Stay Safe Shopping Online Caution! These Black Friday...

Apple released new Macs and iPads this week, and Josh and Kirk talk about the new MacBook Air, the Mac mini, and the iPod Pro. We also cover some security news, such as new Mac malware, Apple security updates, and more. Use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Apple security updates Apple Releases macOS 10.14.1 With Group FaceTime and New Emoji Apple Releases iOS 12.1 With eSIM Supp...

The holiday shopping season is here, and we all look at online product reviews, right? But many of them are fake. How can you tell which are reliable? We discuss that, cover more revelations about the "big hack" story that Bloomberg published recently, and more. The Big Hack (Bloomberg) Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls on Bloomberg to Retract Supply Chain Hack Story: 'There's No Truth to This' Supermicro...

We take a close look at how digital certificates work, and how they don't. We also discuss the latest Facebook data breach, Apple's new data download feature, and more. Apple Customers in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand Can Download a Copy of Their Data Starting Today Apple's Data and Privacy website How to Download All Your Apple Data An Update on the Security Issue Facebook may have k...

Was it really a big hack? Bloomberg claims that a Chinese hardware hack affected Apple, Amazon, and others, but the companies deny this accusation. And we look back on the first year of the podcast. Episode #6: Passwords Are Hard (correcthorsebatterystaple) Episode #5: Two-Factor Authentication; Should You Be Worried about Bitcoin? Episode #15: What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One? Episode #7:...

Two major blunders have led a lot of people to question the security and privacy of Facebook. Some Russian hackers were caught trying to access a wi-fi network in the Netherlands. And law enforcement forced someone to open their iPhone X using Face ID. Russia accused of cyber-attack on chemical weapons watchdog UK accuses Kremlin of ordering series of 'reckless' cyber-attacks Wi-Fi Alliance Simpli...

macOS Mojave has been released this week, and we discuss the main features that users will like (or not). We also look at Apple's recent security updates to all its operating systems, and some recent security threats, including a way to get access to any iPhone with only its phone number (don't worry, you probably won't be targeted). Apple security updates WebKit They Got 'Everything': Inside a De...

We take a look at some of the new features in iOS 12, released early this week. We also talk about some issues with Safari 12 and extensions, and follow up on a story we reported about malware in Mac App Store apps from Trend Micro. What’s New in Safari 12 Ad industry “deeply concerned” about Safari’s new ad-tracking restrictions iOS 12 Brings New Features, Improves Performance How to Use Screen T...

We used to think that apps from the Mac App Store were safe, but some recently discovered issues where apps purchased at the Mac App Store have been sending user data to servers have made us reconsider that. Apple Introduces New iPhones and Apple Watches How to Tell If an Online Article is Real, Fake or a Scam How Safe Is the Mac App Store? Privacy-Violating Apps Uncovered Get 50% off Intego's Mac...

We discuss the new products that Apple might (or is likely to) announcement next week. We also cover some privacy news about Twitter and Apple's App Store. Josh's Twitter discussion with product manager Sarah Haider All New and Updated App Store Apps Required to Have a Privacy Policy Starting October iPhone 8 Logic Board Replacement Program As iOS 12 Launch Approaches, iOS 11 Adoption Hits 85 Perc...

We start by looking at a couple of small but interesting updates to Apple hardware, then we discuss two advanced persistent threats. Do you know what this means? Listen to find out. Apple Releases Firmware Update for AirPort Express With AirPlay 2 Support Apple Says Latest macOS Supplemental Update Addresses Audio and Kernel Panic Issues on 2018 MacBook Pro Kernel panic (Wikipedia) Prepare your in...

Google tracks your movement even when you tell its apps not to. We discuss this, and tell you how to turn off this "feature." We also discuss the latest Apple and security news. Apple Is Planning a New Low-Cost MacBook, Pro-Focused Mac Mini Apple Alerting Customers to Upcoming Discontinuation of Back to My Mac in macOS Mojave USBHarpoon Is a BadUSB Attack with A Twist Google Tracks Your Movements...