Intego Mac Podcast

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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.

APR 30

Episode 394: The Last One

Show Notes: Kirk McElhearn Josh Long 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.

4 min
APR 24

Episode 393: Reverse Engineering

The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing, but it is to cyber criminals. And we've got another reason why phishing scammers love Google services. Show Notes: Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1 address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities Josh: Here’s why you should stay on the very latest Apple OS Technical analysis of CVE-2025-31201 Apple drops ‘available now’ from Apple Intelligence page AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk Cookie-Bite attack PoC uses Chrome extension to steal session tokens OpenAI tells judge it would buy Chrome from Google Phishers abuse Google OAuth to spoof Google in DKIM replay attack Whisky development ends on macOS to help Wine flourish Is 2025 the year of Mac gaming? Top 5 reasons to be a Mac gamer Instagram Launches 'Edits' App to Replace CapCut 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.

31 min
APR 17

Episode 392: Apple & AI, iMessage & Phishing, Google & Ad Spam

Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth considering. Show Notes: Apple to Analyze User Data on Devices to Bolster AI Technology Understanding Aggregate Trends for Apple Intelligence Using Differential Privacy Urgent: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, iOS 18.4.1 address 2 zero-day vulnerabilities Buy Refurbished Tech to Avoid Tariffs What you should know before buying refurbished gadgets Chinese Android Phones Shipped with Fake WhatsApp, Telegram Apps Targeting Crypto Users Researcher uncovers dozens of sketchy Chrome extensions with 4 million installs Google: Our 2024 Ads Safety Report shows how we use AI to safeguard consumers Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk 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
APR 10

Episode 391: How Will Tariffs Affect the Price of Apple Products?

We discuss new US tariffs placed on China might affect the price of Apple products in the coming months. We now know more about how a journalist was added to a supposedly private Signal chat among White House officials. Researchers claim any Bluetooth device can be converted to behave like an AirTag tracker. And we've got a few ideas and tricks on how you can use the buttons on your iPhone and iPad. Show Notes: You Should Think About Replacing Your iPhone — Now How the Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg got added to the White House Signal group chat Apple sometimes shows “Maybe:” based on what the sender claims To turn this feature off, go to Settings > Apps > Contacts > Siri, then turn off Show Contact Suggestions Why you see “Maybe” before contacts on iPhone, and how to fix it UK Court Rejects Government Secrecy in Apple's Fight Against Backdoor Request Lazarus Group Targets Job Seekers With ClickFix Tactic to Deploy GolangGhost Malware Tracking You from a Thousand Miles Away! Turning a Bluetooth Device into an Apple AirTag Google fixes Android zero-days exploited in attacks, 60 other flaws Microsoft April 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes exploited zero-day, 134 flaws Everything you can do with the buttons on your iPhone or iPad 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.

29 min
APR 3

Episode 390: Apple Updates, Anniversary, and Innovation

The latest macOS Sequoia update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsuit that could have far reaching effects for digital media sales. And Apple is not the only company that over promises and under delivers on AI features. Show Notes: Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, today iOS 18.4 Bug Seemingly Resurrects Previously Deleted iPhone Apps Apple Intelligence is now available on Vision Pro Apple Hit With $5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Over eBooks Availability Arc browser for macOS didn’t get zero-day patched last week Phishing platform 'Lucid' behind wave of iOS, Android SMS attacks It’s not just Apple Intelligence: Alexa+ also launching without key features 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
MAR 27

Episode 389: Gaming on the Mac

An update is coming to Apple's AirPods Max headphones, and we'll tell you what Apple isn't telling you about its new features. Apple spends billions on it, but who is watching Apple TV Plus? Compared to the other streaming services, it doesn't look like a lot. And we take a look at gaming on the Mac just as some big titles are coming to the marketplace. Show Notes: Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) returns June 9–13 Lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio come to AirPods Max USB-C to 3.5 mm Audio Cable (1.2 m) — U.S. $39.00 Apple TV Plus is reportedly losing $1 billion per year Steam game store exploited to push malware—twice in 2 months iMessage scams on the rise: Tax refunds and toll payments Should you delete your 23andMe account data? Bankruptcy and privacy concerns This week, Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud Google fixes Chrome zero-day exploited in espionage campaign Is 2025 the year of Mac gaming? Top 5 reasons to be a Mac gamer Apple silicon Explained in 56 seconds (MKBHD video) 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
MAR 20

Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa

Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not. Show Notes: Apple’s Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch Apple will soon support encrypted RCS messaging with Android users US Mac growth suggests Microsoft may have done Apple a huge favor Desktop Windows Version Market Share Worldwide Are file converter sites safe? How to convert files safely on your Mac FBI Denver Warns of Online File Converter Scam Are “corrupt my file” sites safe? Here’s why to avoid corrupt-a-file services Amazon is taking away the option of not sending voice recordings to the cloud Password reuse is rampant: nearly half of observed user logins are compromised 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
MAR 13

Episode 387: Defense in Depth

Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views. Show Notes: Apple and Google patch zero-day vulnerability used to hack iPhones France rejects controversial encryption backdoor provision Apple challenging legality of UK’s secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance Don't expect cheaper iCloud storage as Apple wins another monopoly lawsuit New XCSSET malware adds new obfuscation, persistence techniques to infect Xcode projects Mac malware exposed: XCSSET, an advanced new threat US cities warn of wave of unpaid parking phishing texts Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence Features Apple Adds Disclosure About Delayed Siri Features to iPhone 16 Pages 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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4.7

out of 5

58 Ratings

You need this podcast

10/18/2022

unofratello

I absolutely love this podcast! If you own any apple product you owe it to yourself to give it a listen 🎧
Great Show, Needs More Meat

07/26/2024

Whatusaymark

Today was my first listen of this podcast. Josh and Kirk make an excellent team. I already subscribe to Intego software products, and should have listened sooner to this show. I’d like them to expand the shows a little. It’s too quick for my tastes, and I think certain topics merit more than a superficial overview, like the recent CrowdStrike catastrophe. Still a great show, though.
much needed!

11/24/2017

Mimou Stamopolous.

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.
Very Educational, Interesting and Entertaining

10/07/2017

iiight!!!

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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Years Active

2017 - 2025
Episodes

394
Rating

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Intego Mac Podcast

Episode 394: The Last One

Episode 393: Reverse Engineering

Episode 392: Apple & AI, iMessage & Phishing, Google & Ad Spam

Episode 391: How Will Tariffs Affect the Price of Apple Products?

Episode 390: Apple Updates, Anniversary, and Innovation

Episode 389: Gaming on the Mac

Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa

Episode 387: Defense in Depth

You need this podcast

Great Show, Needs More Meat

much needed!

Very Educational, Interesting and Entertaining

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Intego Mac Podcast

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Episode 394: The Last One

Episode 393: Reverse Engineering

Episode 392: Apple & AI, iMessage & Phishing, Google & Ad Spam

Episode 391: How Will Tariffs Affect the Price of Apple Products?

Episode 390: Apple Updates, Anniversary, and Innovation

Episode 389: Gaming on the Mac

Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa

Episode 387: Defense in Depth

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