Intego Mac Podcast

Intego
Intego Mac Podcast Podcast

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 McElhearn and Josh Long.

  1. 15 AUG

    Episode 357: The Biggest Data Leak Ever

    A massive data leak affects virtually everyone in the USA and Canada. What do you need to do? Apple will soon be allowing third party apps to make NFC transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: they may contain malware. Show Notes: Developers can soon offer in‑app NFC transactions using the Secure Element Apple’s requirements are about to hit creators and fans on Patreon Travel Tripod by Peak Design Daring Fireball: Apple’s Profits From Services Are on the Cusp of Surpassing Its Profits From Device Sales How Apple is changing from a hardware company to a services and media company Apple results: Quarterly record, all-time high in Services Invisible laser beam detects what a MacBook user is typing A critical security issue in 1Password for Mac left credentials vulnerable to attack ';--have i been pwned? Massive data leak: 2.7 billion records of U.S., Canada, UK residents, including Social Security numbers What to do after a data breach—and how to avoid getting hacked—in 9 easy steps Chrome and Edge users infected with malicious browser extensions that steal personal data Chrome extensions are a security nightmare; here’s why you should avoid them 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.

    28 min
  2. 8 AUG

    Episode 356: Apple Beta Software Changes, Authenticator Blues, and RIP SuperDrive

    Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular piece of hardware. Show Notes: Apple removes Control-click option for skipping Gatekeeper (in macOS Sequoia beta) macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps Hands-On With Safari's New Distraction Control in the iOS 18 Beta Apple's Old-School SuperDrive Is Out of Stock and Unlikely to Return Don’t buy? — Amazon Introduces Record Low Prices on Every iPad Mini, Starting at $379.99 Report finds macOS fares worse than Windows and Linux at preventing cyber attacks Google Ads used to distribute Mac malware disguised as ‘Loom’ app Google Loses DOJ Antitrust Suit Over Search Apple Thinks Bing is Pretty Bad Google Chrome will let you send money to your favourite website Twilio kills off Authy for desktop, forcibly logs out all users Design flaw has Microsoft Authenticator overwriting MFA accounts, locking users out 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.

    30 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 McElhearn and Josh Long.

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