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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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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.

    Episode 335: 68 Vulnerabilities Patched!

    Episode 335: 68 Vulnerabilities Patched!

    Apple's latest macOS release patches 68 vulnerabilities, and that's a lot. The latest GarageBand update contains a quiet and un-noted security fix. Prevent your IP address from being detected in messaging apps; why that's a good idea. And we share some speculation on future iPads that Apple might have in the pipeline.


    Show Notes:




    Apple patches security flaw in GarageBand 10.4.11 for macOS Sonoma, Ventura
    Base Model M3 MacBook Air Has Faster SSD Speeds After Controversy With Previous Model
    Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure
    How to avoid exposing your IP or location in FaceTime, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, X, and other apps
    New iPads may be coming soon, but they won’t change the awkward spot the iPad is in




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    • 30 min
    Episode 334: Unintended Consequences of Third-Party iOS App Stores

    Episode 334: Unintended Consequences of Third-Party iOS App Stores

    iOS and iPadOS updates bring security fixes and changes for iPhone users in the European Union. Those changes include Alternative App Marketplaces, AKA third-party app stores, on iOS, and Apple’s approach puts user security at risk.


    Show Notes:




    Update now: iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 fix at least 2 zero-day vulnerabilities
    iOS 17.4 brings changes to iOS App Store, browsers, contactless payments in the EU
    Apple Terminated Epic’s Developer Account - Epic Games
    How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2024
    The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands in 2024: Sizing, Styles, and More
    About alternative app marketplaces in the European Union – Apple Support
    Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware
    Backdoor Activator Malware Running Rife Through Torrents of macOS Apps



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    • 30 min
    Episode 333: Stealer Malware, App Store Scams, and The Demise of the Apple Car

    Episode 333: Stealer Malware, App Store Scams, and The Demise of the Apple Car

    Stealer malware continues to spawn variants, poisoning ad-search platforms and hijacking cryptocurrency wallets. How much is actually being done to detect and neutralize Stealer related wrongdoing? App subscription scams on the App Store are on the increase: what's Apple doing about it? And the Apple Car project has ended. What will Apple be working on next instead?


    Show Notes:




    Atomic macOS Stealer (AtomicStealer, AMOS) is still active, spreading via Google Ads
    App Store/Google Play Multi-million-dollar scam apps
    Cancelling the Apple Car is a good move, says Morgan Stanley
    China’s Electric Vehicles Are Going to Hit Detroit Like a Wrecking Ball
    Apple Ponders Whether to Develop Smart Glasses, Fitness Ring
    Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iMac With M3 Chip for $1,099




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    • 29 min
    Episode 332: Hackers Hacked, DoJ Strikes Back, and Messaging Apps on the Right Track

    Episode 332: Hackers Hacked, DoJ Strikes Back, and Messaging Apps on the Right Track

    A hacker group known as Wicked Panda experiences its own data breach of collected data. What exactly happens when the hackers get hacked? The US Department of Justice quietly shuts down Russian malware installed on US routers. The Signal messaging app introduces usernames to replace phone numbers in its latest beta. And Apple is giving the Music app the ability to import your playlists from Spotify.


    Show Notes:




    A first analysis of the i-Soon data leak
    LockBit ransomware disrupted by global police operation
    A fake Rabby Wallet cryptocurrency app appeared in the App Store
    Fake crypto app on the App Store reportedly stole thousands of dollars from users
    DOJ quietly removed Russian malware from routers in US homes and businesses
    Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames
    iMessage with PQ3: The new state of the art in quantum-secure messaging at scale
    How Quantum Computing Will Affect Computer Security and Passwords
    Don't put a wet iPhone into rice, says new Apple support document
    Apple Music beta trials new feature for importing Spotify playlists
    VoltSchemer attacks use wireless chargers to inject voice commands, fry phones
    Introducing Mozilla Monitor Plus, a new tool to automatically remove your personal information from data broker sites
    DuckDuckGo browser upgrade: Privately sync your bookmarks and passwords across devices



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    • 28 min
    Episode 331: iTunes, iMessage, and Vision Pro

    Episode 331: iTunes, iMessage, and Vision Pro

    Why was Apple slow to remove a dangerous fake app copycat from the App Store? EU regulators change their tune on iMessage. Apple finally releases new media apps for Windows users. And the Vision Pro is shipping; we tried it out in an Apple Store.


    Show Notes:




    New Stealthy "RustDoor" Backdoor Targeting Apple macOS Devices
    Apple distributed a fake LastPass Password Manager in the App Store
    Apple officially splits up iTunes for Windows into separate apps
    Apple's iMessage Avoids EU's Digital Markets Act Regulation
    How to keep using Steam games on macOS Mojave after February 15, 2024
    Apple Vision Pro: What is it, and is it right for you? A hands-on review



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    • 30 min
    Episode 330: Apple and the EU: Changes Coming Soon

    Episode 330: Apple and the EU: Changes Coming Soon

    Apple attributes a hacker with a discovery of a vulnerability just after he's arrested for hacking and scamming Apple. Researchers in Cupertino have created a new AI model that assists with image editing; is it coming to Apple’s Photos app? And the Digital Markets Act takes effect in the EU soon. What differences can European iPhone users expect when it comes to buying and downloading software?


    Show Notes:




    Apple patches first “exploited” vulnerability in visionOS 1.0.2
    Security researcher used Apple systems to scam $2.5M of iPhones, Macs, and gift cards
    Why Did Apple Put Through a Fraudulent Charge on my Credit Card? Is it Related to My Apple Support Profile?
    New Apple AI Model Edits Images Based on Natural Language Input
    Global ransomware threat expected to rise with AI, NCSC warns
    The Mac and iPhone malware of 2023—and what to expect in 2024
    Deepfake colleagues trick HK clerk into paying HK$200m
    WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
    No, 3 million electric toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack
    Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
    Changes Coming to Apple App Stores, Browsers, and Contactless Payments in the EU
    Mozilla is 'Extremely Disappointed' With Implementation of Apple's EU Browser Engine Change
    Apple Opens Up NFC to Third-Party Apps in EU, Allowing New Tap-to-Pay Options
    Here’s the new Apple tax every developer is going to hate
    If Apple allows sideloading in iOS 17, how will iPhone security be affected?
    VirusBarrier for iOS 8
    VirusBarrier X9: How to Scan iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch





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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

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56 Ratings

56 Ratings

unofratello ,

You need this podcast

I absolutely love this podcast! If you own any apple product you owe it to yourself to give it a listen 🎧

Mimou Stamopolous. ,

much needed!

I am learning a great deal about coming up with passwords. I will offer my own way of using passwords, I use completely random characters and with a minimum of 12. I never count on myself remembering it, instead I write them down and keep them in different 'sections' depending on how often I might have to use it. I would never trust a password manager because people are working very hard to hack into anything connected to Apple products.

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Very Educational, Interesting and Entertaining

I upgraded my i-phone to 11 just this week and so much has changed. I am still leaning to navigate. Kirk and Josh really interacted well holding my interest right up to the end. I am looking forward to hearing many more.

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