Intego Mac Podcast

Owners of WD MyCloud Drives have found all their data remotely wiped by hackers. iCloud Calendar spam is problem again, and we explain why, and how to fix it. We also discuss managing in-app purchases and app subscriptions, and we even discuss the forthcoming Windows 11. Show Notes : Microsoft Unveils Windows 11 Windows 11 enables security by design from the chip to the cloud Google is working on...

One way of creating secure passwords is to use a number of memorable words; how secure are this type of password? We also look at a network bug that can disable wi-fi on iPhones, the new Brave privacy-protecting search engine, and an EU investigation of Google's FLoC technology. Show Notes : iPhone bug breaks WiFi when you join hotspot with unusual name Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of...

Apple issued a security update for iOS 12, and we wonder why. Google backtracks on a Chrome address bar change. New stats show an increasing in phishing sites. And we discuss the new features in Apple's next operating systems, due out in the fall. Show Notes : Apple releases iOS 12.5.4 for old models of iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Google abandons experiment to show simplified domain URLs in Chrom...

Apple introduced its new operating systems this week, and there are plenty of privacy features to help users better control their data. We discuss these new features, and especially a number of important features that Apple didn't discuss at the keynote. Show Notes : Every New Privacy Feature in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for...

Facebook and Intel try to diss Apple, but score own goals. Amazon Sidewalk launches, and we tell you what it means, and how to opt out. And we discuss whether Apple's new processors, and extensions to AppleCare, suggest that we may have forever Macs. Show Notes : Facebook-Sponsored Research Paper Lambasts Apple's iOS 14.5 Privacy Intel versus Apple: Chipmaker's latest attack scores own goal “I hav...

Apple updates everything again, and their new privacy add provides a clear explanation of app tracking. We discuss an iOS app scam, where an app won't let you do anything unless you give it a good rating first. And we look at Apple's new M1 iMac and iPad Pro. Show Notes : Apple Releases iOS 14.6, watchOS 7.5, macOS 11.4 and More, with Many Security Fixes macOS Big Sur 11.4 Addresses Vulnerability...

We stress tested Apple AirTags and discuss how tough they are, but we also look at how AirTags can enable stalkers. And there's news about Apple touting its App Store enforcement, the accommodations the company makes with China, and a Find My app exploit. Show Notes : App Store stopped over $1.5 billion in suspect transactions in 2020 XcodeGhost Malware Infected 100+ Million iOS Users and Apple Sa...

Ransomware has interrupted a major US gasoline pipeline, Apple didn't tell more than 100 million people their iOS devices had malware, wi-fi design flaws found that could affect everyone, and we sent an Apple AirTag through the mail and followed it. Show Notes : F.B.I. Identifies Group Behind Pipeline Hack Watch hackers break into the US power grid Analytics Suggest 96% of Users Leave App Tracking...

Apple issued emergency security updates to its operating systems to protect against vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Facebook and Instagram plead to be allowed to track users. And we discuss how QR codes can be switched and could pose risks to users. Show Notes : Apple releases iOS 14.5.1 (and iOS 12.5.3), watchOS 7.4.1, macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 A full history of macOS (OS X) release dates and r...

Lots of updates for Apple operating systems, an AirDrop vulnerability that can lean phone numbers and email addresses, and hands on with the new Apple TV color calibration feature. We also discuss the many things you may want to track with Apple's new AirTags. Show Notes : Apple releases iOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, macOS 11.3 and more A software bug let malware bypass macOS’ security defenses All Your...

More bad news about Facebook, more browsers just saying no to FLoC, and we look at Apple's Spring Loaded product announcements. Show Notes : Coding error allowed attackers to delete Facebook live video Facebook plans to decline to make statements regarding “scraping incidents” in the future WordPress may auto-disable Google FLoC, citing “security concern” Am I FLoCed? Apple is Updating Old Apps Wi...

Scammers have a new technique for delivering malware: using online contact forms. A couple of browsers are nixing Google's FLoC ad tracking technology. The FBI has been playing white hat hacker. And e talk about Facebook, and especially the "off-Facebook activity" that tracks you across the internet. Show Notes : Criminals spread malware using website contact forms with Google URLs Brave browser d...

Facebook leaks 500 million user records, Google is testing a new replacement for cookies to track users, and we explain how to check if that used iPhone you want to buy is stolen. Show Notes : Apple security updates GarageBand music lessons actually begin in 2009 Apple Discontinuing iTunes U at the End of 2021 Facebook breach: over 500 million records leaked, including phone numbers Facebook says...

We talk about new malware targeting iOS developers, fleeceware in the App Store, 5G vulnerabilities that can leak your location, and discuss private browsing windows, with a Safari tip that is useful for anyone who uses this feature. And we have no April Fool's jokes. Show Notes : Google Gets the Message, Launches Gmail 1.1.1.1 Apple WWDC21 Apple releases emergency update for iPhones, iPads, and A...

We discuss our checklist of the 10 security and privacy features that you should set up right away on your new Mac. Show Notes : 10 Mac security and privacy features to set up right away Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com , and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Google is sued for its incognito browsing mode. iOS security updates may be delivered more frequently. We look at how easy it is to take over someone's SMS messages. And we discuss the demise of the original HomePod. Show Notes : Scammers Targeting COVID Relief Checks, Tax Refunds Google Must Face Suit Over Snooping on ‘Incognito’ Browsing A Hacker Got All My Texts for $16 It’s time to stop using...

The iMac Pro is at the end of its life, and we discuss future iMacs. We look at a change in terminology Apple will be introducing in podcasting. And we look at everything you need to know about the batteries in your Apple devices. Show Notes : "Follow our podcast": Apple Podcasts to stop using "subscribe" iMac Pro iCloud user locked out for six months over coding bug related to her last name, “Tru...

Could Apple's Rosetta emulation environment not be available in every country? We examine claims that it will be deleted in certain regions. Chrome changes the way it works to try HTTPS by default. And we discuss cookies: how Google will stop using them to track users, and how you can manage and delete them on your Mac or iOS device. Show Notes : Rosetta May Be Removed From M1 Macs in Some Regions...

Silver Sparrow malware has been found targeting Macs, including Apple's new M1 models, but we don't know what the malware is trying to do. Apple has started going after App Store subscription scams, patches an iCloud website vulnerability, will make "zero-click" attacks harder to carry out in iOS. And, yes, we have some good news for Android users. Show Notes : Galaxy products launched since 2019,...

A new Amazon phishing scam doesn't include links to click, but rather a telephone number to call: beware! Malvertizing takes advantage of a zero-day WebKit vulnerability to display deceptive ads, and serve malware. And Apple has set up a website for people to request the removal of activation lock on devices they own. Show Notes : Fraudulent Website Warning gets privacy boost in iOS 14.5 Hash func...

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 Vulner...

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...

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 Ver...

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 I...

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 o...