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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 Chrome
• Phishing sites reached all-time high in January 2021
• Apple Announces New Features in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey
• Manage and Secure Notifications on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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We look at some practical tips for getting more out of your Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch. We take a close look at System Preferences, discuss using the iPad as a second screen for your Mac; and a handful of tips for making the Apple Watch more efficient. Also, Josh and Kirk disagree about Microsoft's choice to flag two spaces after a period in Word as an error. Show Notes:

• Microsoft Word now flags double spaces as errors, ending the great space debate
• History of sentence spacing
• Techniques for data hiding (1996)
• Microsoft now blocks reply-all email storms to end our inbox nightmares
• Get to Know Your Mac's System Preferences
• Use Your iPad as Your Mac’s Second Screen with Sidecar
• Apple Watch Tips: 8 Things You Didn’t Know It Could Do

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Apple calls old devices "obsolete" and "vintage;” what exactly do these terms mean? Alternative iPhone app stores will soon be available in Europe and new details suggest that some extra effort will be required from users. And all of Apple's M-series processors all have a newly discovered vulnerability that can't be patched without some compromises on speed. Show Notes:

• The Founding of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Google Gets the Message, Launches Gmail
• Apple Says iPhone 6 Plus Now 'Obsolete' and iPad Mini 4 Now 'Vintage'
• A first look at Europe’s alternative iPhone app stores
• A quarter of Apple's revenue will come from Services by 2025
• iOS 17.5 Might Expand 'Found Moving With You' Alerts to Third-Party Item Trackers
• Vermont authorities warn residents to check for hidden AirTags after road trips to Canada
• Update to the MFA bombing story from last week: Apple responds
• New Darcula phishing service targets iPhone users via iMessage
• “Unpatchable” flaw in Apple M1/M2/M3 chips: GoFetch is the new Spectre
• New Chrome feature aims to stop hackers from using stolen cookies
• Google forced to delete Chrome Incognito mode’s private browsing data

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A banal Mac app to granularly adjust Light Mode and Dark Mode was bought out by a shady company, and enlists Macs in a botnet. A new Intel CPU vulnerability may affect older Macs. And a lot of LinkedIn accounts have been hacked; we offer some suggestions on how to protect your account. Show Notes:

• Apple Security Update info
• Video of "Join This Apple TV?" iPhone alerts that kept appearing at DEF CON
• Downfall
• This $70 device can spoof an Apple device and trick you into sharing your password
• LinkedIn accounts hacked in widespread hijacking campaign
• August 15 was iMac's 25th birthday
• Did the NightOwl app really join Macs to a botnet army?
• Maker of Chrome extension with 300,000+ users tells of constant pressure to sell out
• Full transcript of this episode

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We discuss what's new in the latest Apple operating system updates, including security patches and our favorite features. We talk about a change to Apple ID that everyone needs to know about. And we take a special look at the Passwords app, which many users may start seeing for the first time. Show Notes:

• Apple Account
• Apple pauses iPadOS 18 rollout for M4 iPad Pro after “bricking” complaints
• How to Install macOS Sequoia on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements
• How to use Apple’s Passwords app, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
• iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss

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The popular streaming service Roku was hit with its second data breach this year, and the info of hundreds of thousands of users was exposed. Another Google service has met its end, we'll tell you about the newest resident of the Google graveyard. And take a deep dive into how hackers use SIM swapping attacks and how you can stop them. Show Notes:

• Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks
• About Apple threat notifications and protecting against mercenary spyware
• How to spot fake Apple security alerts via text, phone, email, or web
• CloudChat infostealer Mac malware masquerades as “safe” service
• Amazon Sidewalk is still a thing — and will be enabled if you aren’t careful
• Roku leaks 576,000 accounts—its second data breach of 2024
• What is credential stuffing? Why you need unique passwords
• Meta (again) denies that Netflix read users’ private Facebook messages
• UK ministers considering banning sale of smartphones to under-16s
• The Google One VPN service is heading to the Google graveyard
• Killed by Google
• Why and how to use a VPN on your Mac or iPhone
• Intego Privacy Protection VPN (for Mac and Windows)
• How to protect yourself from SIM swapping attacks
• Former telecom manager admits to doing SIM swaps for $1,000
• T-Mobile, Verizon workers get texts offering $300 for SIM swaps

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Everyone uses a web browser, on their Mac and their iOS device. But there are many web browsers, and some are better designed to protect your privacy. We take a deep dive into web browsers and discuss the pros and cons of Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and a number of alternatives. Safari, Chrome, Firefox: Which is the most private browser for Mac? (https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/safari-chrome-firefox-which-is-the-most-private-browser-for-mac/) — Intego's comparison of macOS browsers Is Safari the most private browser for iPhone and iPad? (https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/is-safari-the-most-private-browser-for-iphone-and-ipad/) — Intego's comparison of iOS browsers Goodbye, Chrome: Google’s web browser has become spy software (https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/06/21/google-chrome-has-become-surveillance-software-its-time-switch/) Breezometer (https://breezometer.com) The Waste Land (https://apps.apple.com/app/the-waste-land/id427434046) Google Chrome (https://www.google.com/chrome/) Mozilla Firefox (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) Firefox Focus (https://apps.apple.com/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337) Chrome Canary (https://www.google.com/chrome/canary/) Brave (https://brave.com) Opera (https://www.opera.com) Opera Touch (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/opera-touch-web-browser/id1411869974) Waterfox (https://www.waterfox.net) Puffin (https://www.puffin.com) Microsoft Edge (https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/) Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com. First-time buyers can save 40% by using coupon code PODCAST19 at checkout.

A few last minute thoughts before next week's Apple product announcements. We take a look at Apple Pay marking its 10th year as an Apple financial service. And we've got a hands-on with Apple's Writing Tools, part of the new suite of Apple Intelligence features. Show Notes:

• Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay
• Apple will let verified businesses display logos in apps like Mail, Phone, and Wallet
• Apple expands tools to help businesses connect with customers
• About BIMI support in Apple Mail
• Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing health features are as good as they sound
• How to use Distraction Control in Safari to remove unwanted web page elements
• French publishers try again to get Apple to drop Distraction Control
• Porn blackmail "sextortion" emails: Have you been hacked? A new scam
• AI scam bots are trying to “recover” your Gmail account
• How to use Apple Intelligence writing tools
• How to get Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

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Josh has a 15-year old iMac that he wanted to be up to date with security updates, but it doesn't support macOS Monterey. So he found a way to finagle the operating system on his old Mac. We also discuss how sharing your Netflix account might be dangerous, and how fake reviews will soon be illegal in the UK, and whether it can be enforced. Show Notes:

• Apple Neglects to Patch Two Zero-Day, Wild Vulnerabilities for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
• Apple’s Security Approach Endangers Users of macOS Big Sur & Catalina – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 234
• Netflix shares fall more than 35% after streamer loses over 200,000 subscribers
• How an Apple iCloud Exploit Lost a Crypto Trader Over $650K
• Fake reviews to be illegal under new rules
• How to Install macOS Monterey on Unsupported Macs, for Security Improvements

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Cars are the next target for hackers; we look at vulnerabilities in standalone GPS devices, and we also discuss how Honda shrugged when presented with security vulnerabilities. We also go over the recent Apple operating system updates, and look at how Content Caching on a Mac may prevent security updates from being installed automatically. Show Notes:

• CVE-2022-32839 - remote code execution
• How can you tell whether your Mac is up to date?
• How to Use Content Caching on macOS to Save Bandwidth
• macOS Monterey 12.5 isn’t yet safe for all OpenCore Legacy Patcher patched Macs
• Hardcoded password in Confluence app has been leaked on Twitter
• Security flaws in a popular GPS module could allow hackers to track vehicles
• The Rolling Pwn - Security Now #879 show notes
• Zoom brings end-to-end encryption to its cloud phone service
• This Is the Code the FBI Used to Wiretap the World
• Drobo Files for Bankruptcy

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We look into the worldwide effects of the CrowdStrike catastrophe: what caused this issue, why it happened, and what went wrong. Show Notes:

• BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret malware target job-seeking Mac users
• Pirate streaming app for iOS tricked App Store Review to get approved by Apple
• Facebook ads for Windows desktop themes push info-stealing malware
• Google Is Shutting Down Its URL Shortener, Breaking All Links
• Google No Longer Plans to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome
• Phish-Friendly Domain Registry “.top” Put on Notice
• Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
• Falcon Sensor Content Issue from July 19, 2024, Likely Used to Target CrowdStrike Customers
• Likely eCrime Actor Uses Filenames Capitalizing on July 19, 2024, Falcon Sensor Content Issues in Operation Targeting LATAM-Based CrowdStrike Customers
• Apple’s second Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS (and its re-release)
• Apple iOS 8 update withdrawn from App Store after user complaints
• McAfee-caused PC meltdown and Microsoft-CrowdStrike outage have a common connection

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Apple announced new iPads this week, and now the iPad line is confusing. We look at what this means for people who want to buy a new iPad. We also discuss the new Apple TV, and its Thread support, DuckDuckGo's new "secure" browser, and we have an update on the Lufthansa AirTag kerfuffle. Show Notes:

• Are AirTags Safe on Airlines? – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 261
• Malware Attack Framework "Alchimist" Designed to Exploit Macs
• DuckDuckGo Mac browser
• Which Is Better: Apple’s Hide My Email or DuckDuckGo Email Protection?
• iOS VPN apps have another flaw, shows new research: excluding many Apple apps
• Android leaks some traffic even when 'Always-on VPN' is enabled
• How to Use Thread HomeKit Devices with Apple TV and HomePod mini
• Which iPad Is Best for You in 2022?
• About Touch ID advanced security technology

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Could Apple be getting back into the car business? A rumored alliance with a car company suggests that it's possible. The next generation of ChatGPT was announced as OpenAI continues to push the uncanny envelope. And are zombie photos and other presumed-deleted files reappearing on Apple devices? Show Notes:

• Apple did eventually pay the security researcher $1,000 for finding his bug
• Google Chrome browser patches 7th zero-day vulnerability of 2024
• Apple’s Planned Obsolescence: iOS 16, macOS Ventura Drop Support for Many Models
• Apple's Crush! Ad
• Unreleased Beats Pill Speaker Teased by F1 Driver Daniel Ricciardo
• App Store stopped over $7 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions
• Apple distributed a fake LastPass Password Manager in the App Store
• iPhone owners say the latest iOS update is resurfacing deleted nudes
• Hello GPT-4o

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Another round of Apple security updates, another instance of vaporMalware, and the UK's drive to remove end-to-end encryption for messaging apps. We also discuss the coming Cyber Trust Mark, which is a way of labelling IoT devices. Show Notes:

• Urgent: macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, etc. fix major kernel vulnerability
• ChatGPT uncovers Mac malware on the Dark Web
• Apple threatens to kill iMessage & FaceTime in UK if controversial law passes
• 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance
• Canon warns printer users to manually wipe Wi-Fi settings before discarding
• Google testing AI tool that writes news articles
• The Cyber Trust Mark is a voluntary IoT label coming in 2024. What does it mean?
• Certification Mark – U.S. Cybersecurity Labeling Program for Smart Devices
• Recommended Criteria for Cybersecurity Labeling for Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) Products
• Google rolls out anti-stalking measures for AirTag and other Bluetooth trackers
• Western Digital HDD capacity hits 28TB as Seagate looks to 30TB and beyond
• Ingenious hack powers M1 Mac mini with Ethernet cable

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Apple's new M2 MacBook Air is the first change in the popular laptop's form factor since its introduction in 2008. We also look at a change in Facebook's tracking URLs, and how running ChromeOS could bring an old Mac back to life. Show Notes:

• Facebook has started to encrypt links to counter privacy-improving URL Stripping
• Spending on Apps Overtakes Games on Apple’s Platform for the First Time Ever
• ChromeOS Flex launches to turn your old Mac or PC into a Chromebook
• Hackers could use your Mac to exploit Microsoft Word security flaws
• M2 MacBook Air Review – New Form Factor for Apple’s Most Popular Mac

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Most iOS apps don't mention security updates in their release notes. We look into this, and suggest that Apple may have some work to do. We also discuss a small macOS update, smart ring technology, and the Batterygate class action lawsuit payouts. Show Notes:

• Apple released yet another non-security patch: macOS Ventura 13.5.1
• No more macOS Big Sur updates
• 10-month zero-day vulnerability disclosed: macOS App Management vulnerability illustrated
• Apple's defense against apps vandalizing other apps still broken, developer claims
• New Variant of XLoader macOS Malware Disguised as 'OfficeNote' Productivity App
• Apple to pay out $500M for iPhone battery issues
• iPhone 14, 14 Pro owners complain about battery capacity that’s already falling off
• This AI-generated crypto invoice scam almost got me, and I'm a security pro
• MSNBC’s Chris Hayes almost fell for an X (Twitter) phishing scam
• Apple researching a Smart Ring for notifications and controlling other devices
• At RSA Conference, Josh saw a wearable ring for biometric MFA
• Zoom issued a security update for its iOS app
• How to enable automatic updates on iOS
• CVE
• Python script to download CVE info for iOS apps
• Scraped data of 2.6 million Duolingo users released on hacking forum
• High severity vuln in WinRAR could allow code to run when files are opened

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An app named Zoom may sound like a good thing, but this app opened the Macs of users who had it installed - including Kirk - to a serious security vulnerability. This led Apple to take the rare action of pushing out a silent security update to Macs. And Josh tells us all about how you find out who creates malware.

• Zoom Zero Day: 4+ Million Webcams & maybe an RCE? Just get them to visit your website!
• Apple has pushed a silent Mac update to remove hidden Zoom web server
• SilentKnight
• Apple disables Walkie Talkie app due to vulnerability that could allow iPhone eavesdropping

Josh’s talk from Objective by the Sea v2.0:

• White Paper
• Slides PDF
• Brief video with excerpts from the talk

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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 (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT209022) Apple security updates (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201222) Apple Releases macOS 10.14.1 With Group FaceTime and New Emoji (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/30/apple-releases-macos-10-14-1/) Apple Releases iOS 12.1 With eSIM Support, Real-Time Depth Control, Group FaceTime, New Emoji and More (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/30/apple-releases-ios-12-1/) iOS 12 is Now Installed on 63% of Active Devices From the Last Four Years (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/31/ios-12-installed-on-63-percent-of-devices/) Download macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Update (standalone updater) (https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1981?locale=en_GB) How to Access iCloud via a Web Browser iOS 12 compatibility (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the list) (https://www.apple.com/uk/ios/ios-12/) Mac malware intercepts encrypted web traffic for ad injection (https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2018/10/mac-malware-intercepts-encrypted-web-traffic-for-ad-injection/) Mac cryptocurrency ticker app installs backdoors (https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-analysis/2018/10/mac-cryptocurrency-ticker-app-installs-backdoors/) Apple is killing off MagSafe, one of the MacBook’s best features (2016) (https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/27/13441150/rip-magsafe-apple-macbook-pro-charging-cable-usb-c) Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

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 (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-20/apple-is-said-to-plan-revamped-low-cost-macs-to-reignite-sales) Apple Alerting Customers to Upcoming Discontinuation of Back to My Mac in macOS Mojave (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/21/apple-back-to-my-mac-discontinued-macos-mojave/) USBHarpoon Is a BadUSB Attack with A Twist (https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usbharpoon-is-a-badusb-attack-with-a-twist/) Google Tracks Your Movements — Can You Stop It? myaccount.google.com (https://myaccount.google.com) Month in Review: Apple Security in January 2017 (Meitu app) Add Analytics to Your iOS App (https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/ios/v3/) Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

For the 200th episode of the Intego Mac Podcast, we welcome independent security researcher Patrick Wardle, who shares tales of finding bugs and vulnerabilities on the iPhone and Mac. Show Notes:

• Objective-See
• Objective by the Sea

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How secure are your passwords and other data in the cloud? We discuss how Apple's iCloud Keychain works, and whether you can trust it. In the news, we look at the "Right to Repair" bill in California, and discuss whether iTunes is going away. (Spoiler: no.) California to Introduce 'Right to Repair' Bill Requiring Smartphone Manufacturers to Offer Repair Info and Parts (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/03/07/california-right-to-repair-bill/) iFixit Repair Manifesto (https://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto) Kirk's experiment adding a hybrid drive to a Mac mini in 2010 (https://www.macworld.com/article/1154959/storage/momentusxthybrid.html) Apple confirms it will stop taking iTunes LP submissions as of this month (https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/6/17087184/apple-itunes-lp-submissions-stops-march-2018) ‘End of iTunes?’: Leaked Apple email sparks fears over future of music downloads (http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/06/end-itunes-leaked-apple-email-sparks-fears-future-music-downloads-7365412/) Mac and iOS Keychain Tutorial: How Apple’s iCloud Keychain Works Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard Cypher Suite (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cipher_suite) iCloud security overview (https://support.apple.com/HT202303) Is Using FileVault Encryption in macOS Good Enough? How to Encrypt and Password Protect Files on Your Mac Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

We look at a fake antivirus blog that's distributing malware, and we discuss why you need to protect your Mac when you're at the coffee machine. Because Tom Cruise might be lurking near your Mac. Watch Out! A Fake Antivirus Blog is Distributing Proton Malware Handbrake’s Server Compromised, Download Installs Complex Trojan Mac Users Hit by Rare Ransomware Attack, Spread via Transmission BitTorrent App Malware Spreads through Modified Transmission Application (Again) OSX/Proton Malware is Back! Here’s What Mac Users Need to Know Want to read about Flash Player vulnerabilities? Here's a search for "Flash Player" on the Mac Security Blog. There's a lot of articles. iStat Menus Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard (correcthorsebatterystaple) How to Lock Your Mac Screen and Protect It from Prying Eyes Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

RCS, the messaging protocol used by Android, is coming to the Apple iPhone. How will it affect your messaging habits? The Nothing phone we talked about last week has failed miserably. And alarmingly. And new Apple patents suggest some interesting new iPhone features that can prevent spying. Show Notes:

• Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users
• Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year
• RCS messages will use green bubbles, Apple confirms
• Apple to appeal EU ruling that forces company to make changes to the ‘gatekeeper’ App Store and iMessage
• iPhone App Sideloading Coming to Users in the EU in First Half of 2024
• Apple’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday Shopping Event
• Follow up on Nothing/Sunbird — they weren’t even using HTTPS
• ClearFake Campaign Expands to Target Mac Systems with Atomic Stealer
• Apple Explores iPhone 'Privacy Screens', Macs With Adjustable Viewing Angles
• Why Apple is working hard to break into its own iPhones

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We discuss what's patched in Apple's latest operating systems, and more importantly, some of what isn't. Models of some brand name TVs are phoning home with screenshots of your viewing habits. Telegram changes its terms of service in a way which won't make criminals happy. And of course, we're hands on with Apple's new Watch and iPhone. Show Notes:

• macOS Sequoia and iOS 18: What Apple patched—and what they didn’t
• Apple neglects to fix “fake headlines” bug usable for election interference
• Watching TV with the Second-Party: A First Look at Automatic Content Recognition Tracking in Smart TVs
• Telegram will now hand over IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects to cops
• Warrant canary
• Review: Apple Watch Series 10, Larger, Thinner, Easier to Read
• Review: iPhone 16 Pro, Small Upgrade with Big New Features Coming Soon?
• Apple Intelligence: Why most users won’t get it

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We discuss the new EFAIL issue affecting encrypted email; discuss a new class-action suit against Apple; and then explain how you can delete your history on Facebook and Twitter. It's not easy, but it's possible. Sponsor: Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via SellYourMac.com/Intego. PGP and EFAIL: Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/05/pgp-and-efail-frequently-asked-questions) EFAIL FAQ (https://efail.de) S/MIME (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S/MIME) Pretty Good Privacy (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy) Episode 30: What Is a Firewall, and How Does it Work? How to Encrypt Email with Any Email Provider What to Look for in a Private and Secure Email Service Provider How to Encrypt Disk Images with Disk Utility to Protect Sensitive Files Scissor vs butterfly keyboard (https://theengineerscafe.com/butterfly-keyboard/) Apple faces class action lawsuit over failing MacBook butterfly keyboards (https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/12/apple-keyboard-lawsuit/) Facebook closed 583m fake accounts in first three months of 2018 (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/15/facebook-closed-583m-fake-accounts-in-first-three-months-of-2018) How to Easily Remove Old Tweets and Facebook Posts Cardigan gocardigan.com (update: the service was discontinued in August 2019, so we removed the link) Social Book Post Manager (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/social-book-post-manager/ljfidlkcmdmmibngdfikhffffdmphjae) Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

After some news about Facebook and user data (again), and a look at Apple's plan for securely managing health records, we look at Marzipan, Apple's framework for allowing iOS apps to easily run on macOS. What will the future look like? Will macOS become similar to iOS? And will we see touch-screen Macs in the future? Some iOS Apps Sending an Alarming Amount of Data to Facebook and Most Users Are Unaware (https://www.macrumors.com/2019/02/22/ios-apps-sending-private-data-to-facebook/) Meitu (https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/month-in-review-apple-security-in-january-2017/) Tim Cook on Health Records Privacy: "People Will Look at This and Feel That They Can Trust Apple" (https://www.macrumors.com/2019/02/27/tim-cook-health-records-privacy/) Marzipan (http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Marzipan) Apple Plans on Combining iPhone, iPad, Mac Apps by 2021 (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-20/apple-is-said-to-target-combining-iphone-ipad-mac-apps-by-2021) 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.

We've called out Facebook many times recently for their security issues, and now it's time to look at a couple of problems with Google. We also discuss the Huawei situation, and how it may affect Apple, and more. Google stored some passwords in plain text for fourteen years (https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/21/18634842/google-passwords-plain-text-g-suite-fourteen-years) Google has been tracking nearly everything you buy online—see for yourself with this tool (https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/17/18629789/google-purchase-history-gmail-email-receipts) G Suite (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_Suite) G Suite security and trust (https://gsuite.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/security/?secure-by-design_activeEl=data-centers) Google pulls Huawei’s Android license, forcing it to use open source version (https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/19/18631558/google-huawei-android-suspension) Apple’s China Business Faces Another Blow From Trump’s Huawei Ban (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-22/apple-s-china-business-faces-another-blow-from-trump-huawei-ban) In Price and Value, Chinese Phone Makers Outpace Apple in Much of the World (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/04/technology/china-smartphones-iphone.html) Bloomberg **** the Bed Again on Cybersecurity (https://daringfireball.net/2019/05/bloomberg_shits_the_bed_again_on_cybersecurity) ROT13 (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROT13) Apple is trying to make web ads truly private (https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/22/apple-privacy-protecting-web-ads/) Privacy Preserving Ad Click Attribution For the Web (https://webkit.org/blog/8943/privacy-preserving-ad-click-attribution-for-the-web/) 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.

There's a recurring theme in security and privacy news lately, and that is the fact that everyone is listening. If you use Alexa, OK Google, or Siri, the companies behind these services listen to some of your requests (and sometimes when you don't explicitly ask their devices anything). There's news this week about companies listening and watching, along with some Apple updates, clickjacking scripts on websites, and all the stuff that Facebook knows about you. And we answer a couple of listener questions.

• SWAPGS Spectre Side-Channel Vulnerability
• Is My Computer's CPU Secure? (Discussion of Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities)
• If You Lose Your iPhone, You Can’t Pay Your Apple Card Bill On The Web
• CPUSetter
• SnowHaze
• Apple Accidentally Unpatches Vulnerability, Leading to New iOS 12.4 Jailbreak
• Apple releases iOS 13.1 beta before iOS 13 is even out
• The Many Possibilities of CVE-2019-8646
• Apple apologises for allowing workers to listen to Siri recordings
• Microsoft Contractors Listened to Xbox Owners in Their Homes
• Doorbell-camera firm Ring has partnered with 400 police forces, extending surveillance reach
• Clickjacking scripts found on 613 popular sites
• You Can Finally See All Of The Info Facebook Collected About You From Other Websites

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Sometimes when things start going wrong on your Mac, you may think you have malware. In this episode, Josh and Kirk discuss the possible signs of a malware attack, and the steps to take if you think that you've been infection. In the introduction, we said we didn't think there would be much Apple-related news this week, but we learned that Apple will be announcing new Macs, and the release date for macOS Big Sur, on November 10, so we'll be covering that in the next episode. Show Notes:

• What to Do if You Think You Have Malware on Your Mac
• Kernel panic (Wikipedia)
• Backblaze Hard Drive Data and Stats
• Data Backup Plan: How to Implement the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy
• How to Verify Your Backups are Working Properly
• 4 Types of Backup Hard Drives for Mac
• Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard (correcthorsebatterystaple)
• correcthorsebatterystaple (XKCD)
• Intego support

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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 That Could Let Attackers Take Secret Screenshots
• Apple’s new privacy ad
• Episode 185: AirTags, AirDrop, and App Tracking
• Facebook Still ‘Secretly’ Tracks Your iPhone—This Is How To Stop It
• How to remove GPS location data from photos on iPhone or Mac
• Asahi Linux Dev Reveals ‘M1RACLES’ Flaw in Apple M1, Pokes Fun at Similar Flaws
• App Store Scam App Required a Good Review to Function at All
• Hands On with Apple's New M1 iMac and M1 iPad Pro
• iMac M1 24" Teardown
• A Week with the New Apple M1 MacBook Air

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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, including the Z, S, Note, A, M, XCover and Tab series, will now receive at least four years of security updates
• New browser-tracking hack works even when you flush caches or go incognito
• Firefox 86 Introduces Total Cookie Protection
• Apple cracks down on apps with ‘irrationally high prices’ as App Store scams are exposed
• How to manage iTunes Store and App Store Subscriptions
• Apple Is Going to Make It Harder to Hack iPhones With Zero-Click Attacks
• Stored XSS bug in Apple iCloud domain disclosed by bug bounty hunter
• Silver Sparrow: 40,000 Macs Infected by Mysterious M1-native Malware
• Shakuhachi

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Mac malware is again found in pirated applications, LastPass was hacked via an employee's home computer running Plex, and hackers may be able to get into a bank account with an AI-generated voice. Microsoft makes a step toward supporting iMessage on Windows, and we look at a new Nokia phone that is easily repairable. Show Notes:

• Evasive cryptojacking malware targeting macOS found lurking in pirated applications
• Report: 10% of American Adults Viewed Content Illegally in 2022
• LastPass says employee’s home computer was hacked via Plex; corporate vault taken
• Streaming service Plex unaware ‘of any unpatched vulnerabilities’ following LastPass report
• LastPass password manager suffers massive data breach
• Episode 273: LastPass, TikTok, Phishing, and the Year in Apple Security and Privacy
• How I Broke Into a Bank Account With an AI-Generated Voice
• Hackers use ChatGPT phishing websites to infect users with malware
• Microsoft Announces iMessage Support on Windows (With Several Limitations)
• HMD’s latest Nokia phone is designed to be repaired in minutes

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Can malware use AI to modify itself after it's been installed on a computer? Can AI help you in daily productivity tasks? And will passkeys replace passwords? Show Notes:

• Microsoft Copilot: A whole new way to work
• The Age of AI has begun
• GPT-4
• People are Paying $17 for Hundreds of AI-Generated Headshots
• What Are Passkeys and How Do They Work?

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Josh and Kirk celebrate the two-year anniversary of the podcast, and discuss getting ready to upgrade to Catalina, with tips on how to ensure that your upgrade will be smooth, and the most efficient way to upgrade your Mac. Show Notes:

• How to Prepare Your Mac to Upgrade to macOS Catalina
• What Are 32-Bit and 64-Bit Apps, and Why Do They Matter?
• Setting Up a New Mac: Should You Migrate or Do a Clean Installation?
• After iTunes: macOS Catalina and the New Media Apps
• How to Manage Media Files with Apple’s New Music, TV, Podcasts, and Books Apps
• Use Live Listen with AirPods and Powerbeats Pro

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Apple issued a rapid security response, to patch a vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild, and had to pull it a few hours later. We also discuss Meta's Threads, more Scamazon issues, and, for our 300th episode, we look at how the security and privacy landscape has changed in the six years of this podcast. Show Notes:

• If you applied Rapid Security Response iOS 16.5.1 (a), iPadOS 16.5.1 (a), or macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a)
• Threads is Instagram’s Twitter; Here’s how to manage your privacy and security settings
• Josh discovered you can view deleted Threads posts
• Scam loan apps in the App Store threaten to send fake nudes to contacts
• Liberté, Égalité, Spyware: France okays cops snooping on phones
• Amazon… more like SCAMazon - Fake SSDs
• Episode 282, where we discussed the Scamazon issue

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The FBI warns people not to use public charging stations; we warned about this five years ago. An interesting phishing attack leverages QuickBooks accounting software to send fake invoices to people. And what does a company do if its smart garage doors are hacked? Disable them. Show Notes:

• Urgent Patches: macOS Ventura 13.3.1, iOS 16.4.1 fix 2 actively exploited vulns (UPDATED)
• Smart Garage Company Fixes Vulnerability by Breaking Customers' Devices
• FBI warns against using public charging stations
• iOS trustjacking: How attackers can hijack your iPhone (2018)
• Beware of Juice-Jacking - Krebs on Security (2011)
• Plenty of juice-jacking scare stories, but precious little juice-jacking
• What are Passkeys, and how do they work?
• Fake “Geek Squad” emails: Call center scam leverages Intuit QuickBooks servers
• IRS-Authorized Tax Service eFile Contains Malicious Link
• There’s a new form of keyless car theft that works in under 2 minutes

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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 Apps
• Brave Search Now Available in Beta as Privacy-Protecting Search Engine Alternative to Google
• EU launches antitrust probe into Google banning third-party cookies in Chrome
• Itadakimasu
• Password Strength (XKCD)

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We take a look at the latest security patches released in Apple's newest operating system updates, and explains how Apple's new Stolen Device Protection feature for iPhone can keep your data safe. A popular brand of Wi-Fi router just got important security enhancements for its firmware: we’ll tell you what to check. And we have a look back at the Mac on the 40th anniversary of Apple's Macintosh computer. Show Notes:

• Apple patches 1st in-the-wild exploited bug of 2024 in macOS Sonoma 14.3, iOS 17.3 and more
• ASUS has just released an update for its ASUS Router app, with “security enhancements”
• Zoom release notes
• How to enable Stolen Device Protection for iPhone
• Amazon’s Ring to Stop Letting Police Request Doorbell Video From Users
• Apple Macintosh Turns 40: A look back at 10 important milestones in the Mac’s history

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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 on macOS 11.3
• Chrome will soon try HTTPS first when you type an incomplete URL
• Let's Encrypt
• Defining a Custom URL Scheme for Your App | Apple Developer Document
• Google to Stop Selling Ads Based on Your Specific Web Browsing
• Hackers are finding ways to hide inside Apple’s walled garden
• How to Manage and Remove Browser Cookies on Mac and iOS

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Malware has affected Apple computers since even before the release of the Macintosh. In fact, the very first computer virus that spread in the wild affected the Apple II. We discus the history of Apple malware, and we talk with John McAfee, creator of the first commercial antivirus, about how he created the software. Show Notes:

• Key Moments in the History of Mac Malware
• John McAfee
• Elk Cloner
• Apple DOS
• nVIR
• HyperCard
• A Silly Noisy House
• Disinfectant
• Frequently asked questions about Word macro viruses
• Mac OS X
• Renepo/Opener
• Leap.A / Oompa-Loompa
• WireLurker Malware Infects Macs, Attacks Non-Jailbroken iPhones
• How Flashback Malware Infects Macs
• MAC Defender Fake Antivirus Program Targets Mac Users
• OSX/Shlayer: New Mac malware comes out of its shell
• Episode 28: Beware of Trustjacking (discussion of Shlayer)
• OSX/Linker: New Mac malware attempts zero-day Gatekeeper bypass
• Episode 88: Flash, Incognito Mode, Porn, and a Malware Extravaganza (discussion of Linker)
• OSX/CrescentCore: Mac malware designed to evade antivirus
• Episode 89: New Mac Malware, Apple Public Betas, and More (discussion of CrescentCore)
• Objective by the Sea v3.0

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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) (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201464) New Security and Privacy Features in iOS 12 New Security Features in macOS Mojave 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 Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

Apple is fixing a bug that could disable network access on devices connecting to wi-fi networks containing weird characters, and Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption for doorbells. We take a close look at how to shoot screenshots on the Mac, and we discuss the new Shortcuts coming to macOS Monterey Show Notes:

• Latest iOS 14.7 Beta Patches Bug That Disables iPhone's Ability to Connect to Wi-Fi
• Ring Launches Video End-to-End Encryption
• Ring: End-to-End Encryption
• MagSafe power adaptors
• The Complete Guide to Taking Screenshots and Screen Recordings on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
• Shortcuts Are Coming to macOS – What Does This Mean, and How Secure Are They?

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Apple has provided some clarification to its plan to remove old and in the way apps from the App Store. Microsoft has been working on a VPN that isn't a VPN it works a little differently from Apple's VPN that isn't a VPN. And it's been a year since Apple released AirTags... It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but if third-party accessories are an indication, AirTags are doing pretty well. Show Notes:

• Clarifying criteria & new timing extension for App Store Improvements process
• Apple Silicon chip vulnerability ‘Augury’ surfaces, but researchers aren’t worried yet
• Cellebrite iPhone cracking: Here’s which models the kit can unlock and access, and how to protect your data
• Use the Microsoft Edge Secure Network to protect your browsing
• Is Apple’s iCloud Private Relay a VPN? Not Even Close—Here’s Why
• AirTag tracking alert hits teenager’s phone at Disney World – without locating tracker
• Apple says it will make unknown AirTags alert you sooner
• What’s new in firmware updates for AirTag
• Apple’s AirTags: One Year On

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Apple releases a new Apple Pencil, which joins the Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil in the company's product line. If you think this is confusing, take a look at the current iPad models available. Apple needs to simplify. We also discuss the week's security news. Show Notes:

• French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date
• Chrome on iOS and Android will now detect URL typos
• Josh’s bad experience with Adblock Plus’s typo correction feature in 2012
• Signal responds to “vague viral reports alleging a Signal 0-day vulnerability”
• Dozens of stalking victims join AirTag class action suit against Apple
• Over 40,000 admin portal accounts use 'admin' as a password
• OSX/CrescentCore: Mac malware designed to evade antivirus
• Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup
• Everything you can do with the Apple Pencil and Logitech Crayon on your iPad
• “Yuck! Nobody Wants a Stylus” (Jobs, 2007) vs. Apple Pencil (Schiller, 2015)
• Steve Jobs introduces the consumer/pro, desktop/portable quadrant
• Apple rolls out iPad eSIM support in China

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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 Off in iOS 14.5
• WhatsApp to restrict features if you refuse Facebook data sharing
• XcodeGhost Malware Infected 100+ Million iOS Users and Apple Said Nothing
• WiFi devices going back to 1997 vulnerable to new Frag Attacks
• Florida man tried to track his robbery victim by attaching an iPhone to his car, police say
• Tile to Leverage Amazon Echo and Ring Devices to Better Compete With AirTags
• Opting In and Out of Sidewalk
• I Mailed an AirTag and Tracked Its Progress; Here's What Happened

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Apple has released a security update for an actively exploited vulnerability, but only for iOS 15, not iOS 14? What are they doing? We also discuss how Apple sometimes offers security updates for older versions of macOS, but not always. Show Notes:

• How to Use Focus to Limit Notifications in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
• iOS 15.0.2 fixes new “actively exploited” vulnerability
• Tweet by Denis Tokarev
• Researcher discloses several zero-day iOS, iPadOS vulnerabilities
• NSO Pegasus spyware can no longer target UK phone numbers
• Josh’s Objective by the Sea talk: n-1 and n-2: Should we really trust in you? An examination of macOS security updates

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We explain what tech support scams - by phone, or on the web - are all about, and we then take a close look at the best ways to do a spring cleaning on your Mac. Sponsor: Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via SellYourMac.com/Intego. Social Engineering: Beware of ‘Tech Support’ Scams Teaming up in the war on tech support scams (Microsoft) (https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/microsoftsecure/2018/04/20/teaming-up-in-the-war-on-tech-support-scams/) The 6 Most Common Social Hacking Exploit Techniques Report phishing, spam, etc. to Apple (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759) Mac Cleanup Tips for Digital Spring Cleaning How to Use Optimized Storage to Increase Disk Space Change Where macOS Saves Screenshots Spotlight Secrets: 15 Ways to Use Spotlight on Your Mac Removing Duplicate Files on Mac OS X: The Complete Guide Dupin, iTunes duplicate manager How to Choose the Right Hard Disk for Your Mac Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

We discuss how new security features in macOS Big Sur can make it difficult to install certain apps. We talk about Amazon Sidewalk, a feature that will share your bandwidth from Amazon devices. We look at an astounding remote wi-fi exploit that could have let hackers access your iPhone. And Kirk discusses his first week with the new MacBook Air, which has surprised him. Show Notes:

• Black Friday; Securely Dispose of Your Old Mac; The HomePod mini – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 163
• Protecting data at multiple layers (Apple developer document)
• Installing ACE on M chip-based Macs (Audio Hijack)
• Amazon Sidewalk will be enabled by default on Echo devices
• iOS Wi-Fi Exploit Could Have Let Hackers Remotely Access Nearby iPhones
• A Week with the New Apple M1 MacBook Air

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Passwords are easy to implement, but keeping them secure is not that simple. On World Password Day, Josh and Kirk discuss how passwords might be replaced by other means of authentication. And they discuss the UK's covid-19 contact tracing app which raises privacy concerns, a Facebook bug that caused lots of apps to fail, why you should always check that auto-completed email address, and more. Show Notes:

• UK finds itself almost alone with centralized virus contact-tracing app that probably won't work well, asks for your location, may be illegal
• Facebook fixes bug that crashed major iOS apps like TikTok, Spotify, and Tinder
• Justice Dept. scrutinizes White House-connected doctor linked to disputed coronavirus treatment
• Manage Your Previous Recipients in Apple’s Mail
• Psychic Paper
• Zoom Admins Can Now Disable PMIs; Additional Security Updates for Basic Accounts Coming May 9
• Zoom Acquires Keybase and Announces Goal of Developing the Most Broadly Used Enterprise End-to-End Encryption Offering
• The History of Clarus the Dogcow

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New updates for Apple's operating systems contain security fixes and new features. But a few promised new features didn't make it this trip. And we have a discussion about messaging on Android. Should Apple provide an iMessage app for Android? Show Notes:

• Messenger is finally getting end-to-end encryption by default
• Beeper Mini is broken, with iMessage not sending or receiving just days after launch
• Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android, and will continue to do so
• Beeper Mini Is Back

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Apple has issued the first of a new type of updates to its operating systems: Rapid Security Response. We discuss several new types of Mac malware, and we look at how Google's cloud sync for its Authenticator app is insecure. Show Notes:

• RSA Conference
• Apple issues first Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS, iPadOS
• Google adds account sync for Authenticator, without E2EE
• What are Passkeys, and how do they work?
• AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 284
• New Atomic macOS info-stealing malware targets 50 crypto wallets
• RustBucket: Hackers are using a fake PDF viewer to infect Macs with malware — how to stay safe
• “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 1
• “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 2
• So long passwords, thanks for all the phish
• IBM plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI over time, pauses hiring certain positions

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The AT&T breach affects over 100 million users. What customer data has fallen into the hands of hackers? Public betas of Apple's new operating systems are available, and we have some advice if you're thinking of installing the. A recover feature is coming to the Photos app. But...why? And Apple's latest ad highlighting its privacy features is big on imagination, but are its implied advantages accurate? Show Notes:

• Apple releases public betas of all next-gen OS updates, except for visionOS
• How to Install Apple Beta Software for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 11
• iOS 18 Adds 'Recovered' Album in Photos to Restore Lost or Damaged Photos and Videos
• Exclusive: Taboola to sell ads for Apple
• Privacy on iPhone | Flock | Apple
• Am I Unique?
• Prevent cross-site tracking in Safari on Mac
• Google forced to delete Chrome Incognito mode’s private browsing data
• Apple Issues New Spyware Attack Warning To iPhone Users
• Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
• iOS 17.5 bug undeleted sensitive photos—allegedly on devices you no longer own (Updated)
• Poseidon macOS malware employs new tricks, targets Swiss Mac users
• Nearly all AT&T cell customers’ call and text records exposed in a massive breach

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Apple is a bit slow in deleting fraudulent apps from its App Store, but they are catching up. Meta says it has disrupted Spamoflauge, a major Chinese disinformation network. And the UK wants to end end-to-end encryption for messaging apps; does this mean the government will have to approve security updates? Show Notes:

• USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding Ports and Cables for Macs and iPads
• Apple removes fraudulent loan apps from App Store after hundreds of thousands of downloads
• Meta issues detailed report about Spamoflauge, major Chinese disinformation network
• Changes to UK Surveillance Regime May Violate International Law
• It’s not just iMessages: UK government could ban Apple security updates
• A Skype app vulnerability could expose your IP address to hackers — and Microsoft has yet to fix it
• IP Void
• MXToolbox

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In this week's episode, we explain why you may see dialogs on your Mac warning that your apps aren't compatible. Then we welcome Brian Burke, the president of SellYourMac.com, to discuss the best way to sell your old Mac, iPhone, or iPad. This is a sponsored episode brought to you by SellYourMac.com. Visit SellYourMac.com/Intego to get a $10 bonus on items worth $25 or more. How to Find Which Apps on Your Mac Are 32-Bit How to Securely Dispose of Your Old Mac Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. We want to hear from you! Take our podcast listener survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast) for a chance to win $100 Visa gift card.

Apple has released macOS Sonoma, and we discuss how to prepare your Mac to upgrade to this new operating system. We also talk about the dozens of security fixes included in macOS Sonoma, and how one file format that has been supported on the Mac for decades is going away. Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14, Safari 17 with 60+ security updates
• Apple patches Predator-exploited vulnerabilities for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS
• PostScript’s sudden death in Sonoma
• Is My Intego Software Compatible With macOS Sonoma?
• SpamSieve
• GPGTools
• How to Prepare Your Mac to Upgrade to macOS Sonoma: the Ultimate Guide

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New malware, a new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, and why iOS auto-updates take so long to update. We discuss Apple's potential iPhone hardware subscriptions and discuss the new Universal Control feature in macOS Monterey. Show Notes:

• New Variant of Chinese Gimmick Malware Targeting macOS Users
• Google Issues Urgent Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
• Apple's Craig Federighi Explains Why iOS Auto-Updates Often Arrive Several Weeks Late
• My own phone number is now spam texting me
• Apple Is Working on a Hardware Subscription Service for iPhones
• Apple solidifies its transition to a services company
• How to Set Up and Use Universal Control with macOS Monterey

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Has Apple dropped the ball on providing a security patch for a popular macOS command line too? A user receives a counterfeit phone instead of an iPhone, but in a way that even Houdini might have had trouble making happen. And some tips on shopping for tech devices safely and securely during Black Friday sales. Show Notes:

• Apple neglects to patch multiple critical vulnerabilities in macOS
• Nothing is bringing iMessage to its Android phone
• Apple discontinues sales of last macOS install DVDs
• OS X Mountain Lion was #1 on App Store when Mavericks was released 10 years ago
• Apple Stops Signing iOS 17.1, Preventing Downgrading
• Apple extends Emergency SOS via satellite for an additional free year for existing iPhone 14 users
• Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, gets Android copy instead
• Caution! These Black Friday “deals” may be bad for your security
• 8 essential tips to stay safe shopping online on Cyber Monday and Cyber Week
• Fakespot Chat, Mozilla’s first LLM, lets online shoppers research products via an AI chatbot

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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 IPFS protocol
• InterPlanetary File System
• The NSA warns enterprises to beware of third-party DNS resolver
• DNSpooq lets attackers poison DNS cache records
• 1.1.1.1
• Quad9
• OpenDNS
• Private Internet Access
• How law enforcement gets around your smartphone’s encryption
• If Hackers Crack a Six-Digit iPhone Passcode, They Can Get All Your Passwords
• Android One
• Man offers Newport council £50m if it helps find bitcoins in landfill
• How to Configure and Use Control Center in macOS Big Sur
• Bartender
• Control Strip

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Amazon Alexa gave a dangerous answer to a child asking for a challenge; how much can we trust AI to provide safe, reliable information? We also look at the new RedLine malware, and discuss some iCloud settings to help you get back into your account if you've forgotten your password, and one that lets you set up a legacy contact. Show Notes:

• RedLine malware shows why passwords shouldn't be saved in browsers
• This USB ‘kill cord’ can instantly wipe your laptop if snatched or stolen
• Alexa encourages dangerous penny challenge
• Alexa Answers
• The Penny (1p) Challenge
• How to Set iCloud Account Recovery Contacts, Legacy Contacts, and Trusted Phone Numbers
• How to Prepare Your Digital Legacy

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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 With Latest Signing Certificate Ahead of iOS 14.5
• Apple Announces New iMacs, iPads, AirTags, and More

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We cover some security news, such as a password breach at Zynga, a user database breach at Waze, and a new Apple patent for under-display biometric sensors. Then we discuss essential settings to keep your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch secure. Show Notes:

• 170m passwords stolen in Zynga hack, monitor says
• Zynga (Wikipedia)
• have i been pwned?
• Wyze security camera user DB was breached
• Apple Wins Patent for Optical Imaging Sensors that could be used for Under-the-Display Biometrics in Future iPhones and Beyond
• 9 Security and Privacy Settings to Activate on Your New iPhone or iPad

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Josh and Kirk look at some new iCloud features, and talk about how they've changed their security and privacy practices over the 200+ episodes of the Intego Mac Podcast. Show Notes:

• Apple already scans iCloud Mail for CSAM, but not iCloud Photos
• iCloud+ custom email domains now available in beta
• California man admits to stealing nude photos from iCloud

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Apple has introduced the latest versions of its M2 chips, and updated three Mac models. They also surprised everyone with a new, full-sized HomePod. We also look at brand-based phishing, Google's AirTag clones, and a trifecta of stories about instant messaging apps. Show Notes:

• FBI: Cyber Criminals Impersonating Brands Using Search Engine Ad Services to Defraud Users
• Google plans AirTag clone, will track devices with 3 billion Android phones
• iPhones and iPads Now Require a Passcode on Every Backup/Sync
• iOS Backup Passcode Prompt
• CVE-2022-32929 - Bypass iOS backup's TCC protection
• U.S. Supreme Court Allows WhatsApp to Sue NSO Group
• Facebook sues NSO Group for WhatsApp spyware attack (2019)
• Researchers allege that Threema is riddled with theoretical vulnerabilities
• Statement on ETH Findings
• Rogue Telegram insider allegedly offers server access to Dark Web customers
• Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod
• How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2023

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Apple pauses their new CSAM image scanning rollout, WhatsApp gets slapped with a big GDPR fine in Ireland, and Germany is mandating seven years of updates for all mobile phones. We also discuss new Mac malware, and Intego's 100% virus detection rating. Show Notes:

• Apple Event, September 14
• Michael K. Williams
• OSX/Adload: Mac Malware Apple Missed for Many Months
• Intego Earns 100% Detection in AV-Comparatives 2021 Independent Testing
• Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features
• Facebook confirms ProPublica report based on a misunderstanding (Original title: WhatsApp Messages are Not End-to-End Encrypted)
• Ireland watchdog fines WhatsApp record sum for flouting EU data rules
• ProtonMail logged IP address of French activist after order by Swiss authorities
• Three Free Secure Email Providers That Protect Your Data and Privacy
• Intego Privacy Protection
• Germany wants phone makers to offer 7 years of security updates
• Samsung Takes Galaxy Security to the Next Level by Extending Updates
• Android One
• Samsung security updates: “minimum of four” years
• Google Chrome OS Device Auto Update Policy

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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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On December 31, 2020, Adobe Flash Player is officially dead. This browser plugin, which provided multimedia content for the early internet, has been plagued by security issues, and became the most exploited vector for malware on the Mac. We look back on 25 years of Flash. Show Notes:

• The History of Adobe Flash Player: From Multimedia to Malware
• Articles about Flash on the Intego Mac Security Blog

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We discuss Apple's recent operating system updates - and the one they didn't update - cover some new malware, and then take a close look at using parental controls on the Mac and on iOS. iCloud security overview (for Messages in the Cloud) (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303) AirPlay 2 (https://www.apple.com/airplay/) Apple HomePod Review: Superior Sound, but Limited by Siri How to Choose the Right Hard Disk for Your Mac 4 Types of Backup Hard Drives for Mac Russian hackers mass-exploit routers in homes, govs, and infrastructure (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/04/russian-hackers-mass-exploit-routers-in-homes-govs-and-infrastructure/) Hackers infect 500,000 consumer routers all over the world with malware (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/05/hackers-infect-500000-consumer-routers-all-over-the-world-with-malware/) FBI tells router users to reboot now to kill malware infecting 500k devices (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/05/fbi-tells-router-users-to-reboot-now-to-kill-malware-infecting-500k-devices/) Cryptominer ‘mshelper’ Targets macOS: What You Need to Know Episode #30: What Is a Firewall, and How Does it Work? Tit (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit_(bird)) What’s the Difference Between macOS Parental Controls and Intego ContentBarrier? Intego ContentBarrier X9 Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

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, “True”
• xkcd: Exploits of a Mom
• Glitch in iTunes Deletes Drives
• Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 With Security Fixes
• Apple Planning Switch to Randomized Serial Numbers for Future Products Starting 'Early 2021'
• Episode 117: The Year in Apple Security 2019
• Everything You Need to Know About Batteries in Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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Lots of people have turned to Zoom to stay in touch with friends and family, and to work from home, but this software has had a huge number of security issues. We discuss these and how this trend shows poor attention to security and privacy in this software. Show Notes:

• Episode 92: Zoom Zero-Day, and Unmasking Mac Malware Makers
• Apple pushed a silent MRT update to remove hidden Zoom web server
• “Zoom Stock” Confusion Causes Investors to Put Stock in Wrong Company
• Zoom iOS App Sends Data to Facebook Even if You Don’t Have a Facebook Account
• Zoom Updates iOS App to Stop Sending Data to Facebook
• Zoom Removes Code That Sends Data to Facebook
• Zoom Meetings Do Not Support End-to-End Encryption
• Zoom is Leaking Peoples' Email Addresses and Photos to Strangers
• Intruders are hijacking Zoom calls with noise and gross images — here’s how to avoid becoming a victim of ‘zoombombing’
• The 'S' in Zoom, Stands for Security: uncovering (local) security flaws in Zoom's latest macOS client
• Ex-NSA hacker drops new zero-day doom for Zoom
• Ex-NSA hacker finds new Zoom flaws to takeover Macs again, including webcam, mic, and root access
• Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues
• A Message to Our Users

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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 Vulnerability
• Plex Media servers are being abused for DDoS attacks
• Big Sur Upgrade not Enough Free Space = Serious Issue & Possible Data Loss!
• Scam iOS Apps Still Raking in Millions in Revenue on App Store
• A Spyware Vendor Seemingly Made a Fake WhatsApp to Hack Targets
• How to Use Safari Extensions to Enhance Your Browser

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Apple has introduced this year's models of the new iPhone, iPhone Pro, and also unveiled a new, rugged Apple Watch, and 2nd generation AirPods Pro. We discuss the new features in these devices. Show Notes:

• Apple Releases iOS 12.5.6 for Old iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Models to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
• Apple Introduces iPhone 14, Apple Watch 8, and New AirPods

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Intego has discovered new malware that propagates through poisoned Google search results. Zoom does a couple more u-turns. An App Store controversy is causing people to question Apple's policies. And spies can eavesdrop by watching the variations in light bulbs. Show Notes:

• Serious Cryptography - A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption by Jean-Philippe Aumasson
• Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C by Bruce Schneier
• Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction, by Fred Piper and Sean Murphy
• ROT13
• Zoom does 180 on encryption plans, will bring it to all users including free accounts in July
• Improving Our Policies as We Continue to Enable Global Collaboration
• Spies Can Eavesdrop by Watching a Light Bulb's Vibrations
• Basecamp’s New App, Hey, Flagged In App Store Limbo For Not Using In-app Purchase
• The Pros and Cons of Apple’s iOS App Store
• New Mac malware reveals Google searches can be unsafe
• VirusTotal

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A European Union consumer advocate describes how Apple fails to comply with DMA. An explanation why Touch ID doesn't always work: you may have negligible fingerprints. It's possible to receive a damaged iPhone replacement instead of a repaired one. And trading in your Apple devices might be a good idea right now, because prices are looking good. Show Notes:

• EU Consumer Group Summarizes How Apple Fails to Comply With DMA
• Most iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgrades
• Struggling to Unlock Your Phone? You Might Have Lost Your Fingerprints
• macOS Version of HZ RAT Backdoor Targets Chinese Messaging App Users
• Cheana Stealer Strikes: Windows & macOS VPN Users Under Attack
• Apple Repaired My iPhone Screen, but Now My Social Media Account Is Banned
• DeviceCheck framework
• How to trade in (or sell) your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch
• How to securely dispose of your old iPhone or iPad
• Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home
• Why some homeowners are blurring their house on Google Maps

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There's a question we get asked often: do Macs really need an antivirus? Many people think that Macs are immune to malware, or that security software companies even create malware to sell their products. We give a balanced answer to the question of whether you need to protect your Mac with an antivirus.

• Apple locked me out of its walled garden. It was a nightmare
• If You Lose Your iPhone, You Can’t Pay Your Apple Card Bill On The Web
• Josh’s 28-minute Objective by the Sea v2.0 talk “Fun with Mac Malware Attribution”
• Do Macs need antivirus software?

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SMS is a popular text messaging system, but it's not secure. We take a deep dive into how SMS works, and how to use it. We also look at six features of macOS that you may never have discovered. Show Notes:

• 6 Cool macOS Features You Probably Don’t Know About
• Take a Memo: Ten Tips for Successful Voice Dictation
• What is SMS? How It works, why it’s insecure… and why we still need it

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After some news about an interesting new iOS security feature, some potential malware, and a surprising move by Microsoft, we delve into firewalls. What is a firewall? How does it work? Why do you need one? Sponsor: Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via SellYourMac.com/Intego. iOS 11.4 Disables Lightning Connector After 7 Days, Limiting Law Enforcement Access (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/08/ios-11-4-usb-restricted-mode/) Cone of Silence (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cone_of_Silence_(device)) Microsoft Office for Mac, iOS and Windows to Include JavaScript in Excel Beware! Dangerous Macro Malware Ahead Caution: Mac-specific Hack Tool Mettle Discovered Why You Need an Outbound Firewall What’s the Difference Between Incoming and Outgoing Firewall Protection? Understanding Security in NetBarrier What’s the Difference Between a Hardware and Software Firewall? Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

Apple has updated all its operating systems again, the company introduced new M3 chips and upgraded MacBook Pros and iMacs, and we discuss how Apple's product line is not to big, not too small, just about right. Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1, iOS 17.1, and more, with security updates
• Apple Introduces M3 Family of Chips, Upgrades MacBook Pro and iMac
• Behind the scenes at Scary Fast: Apple’s keynote event shot on iPhone and edited on Mac
• Here's why Apple is flying a pirate flag to celebrate its 40th anniversary
• iLeakage Attack could let hackers steal passwords, data from Safari on Macs
• LastPass breach linked to theft of $4.4 million in crypto

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We explain how to delete "off-Facebook activity," discuss a Google Photos data leak, a Twitter phone number issue, and a man who created a traffic jam with a wagon full of smartphones. We then explain how security analysts work, discussing a developer who wanted to know why his Wacom drawing tablet had a privacy policy, and worked out what data the device was sending to a server. Show Notes:

• How to View and Edit Your Off-Facebook Activity
• Episode 31: Delete Your Social Media History (discussion of EFAIL)
• Google Admits Some Private Videos in Google Photos Were Sent to Strangers
• An Incident Impacting your Account Identity
• WhatsApp on Mac: update to stop attackers accessing files
• This Man Created Traffic Jams on Google Maps Using a Red Wagon Full of Phones
• Wacom drawing tablets track the name of every application that you open
• What type of data does Amazon collect from Kindles?

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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 (https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/3/18123644/ios-app-scam-fitness-tracking-touch-id-trick-payments) iTunes Doesn't Encrypt Downloads — on Purpose (https://www.wired.com/story/itunes-downloads-https-encryption/) Tom Cruise on motion smoothing (Twitter) (https://twitter.com/TomCruise/status/1070071781757616128) Privacy Exodus: Spam Delivers Mac Spyware Apple HomePod Compared to Sonos One How to Choose the Right Mac for Your Use Case 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 Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

AI bots make things up, and the web is at risk of becoming overloaded with low-quality articles. Some US military have been receiving unsolicited smartwatches; they have been warned not to turn them on. And a bill in the UK threatens to end end-to-end encryption. Show Notes:

• Tour de France
• Tour de France Unchained
• Silo on Twitter
• iOS 17 Expands Communication Safety Worldwide, Turned On by Default
• Turn your phone off every night for five minutes, Australian PM tells residents
• CID Lookout: Unsolicited Smartwatches Received by Mail
• Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning
• 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance
• Moving data from iCloud may need to be made easier under upcoming EU law
• Google Takeout
• AI is killing the old web, and the new web struggles to be born
• Android’s emergency call shortcut is flooding dispatchers with false calls
• Transcript of this episode

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We look at the year in Mac security 2017, and discuss the rise in malware. And we discuss the best strategies for backing up your Mac. But first, Kirk tells about how his website was (sort of) hacked. NameCheap Name Server Vulnerability Allows Unauthorized Users to Create Sub-Domains Subdomain (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdomain) DNS - Domain Name System (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System) Registrar Namecheap let miscreants slap spam, malware on unlucky customers' web domains (https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/02/07/namecheap_subdomain_security_hole/) A Look Back at the Top Mac Security Stories of 2017 Smashing Security podcast, episode 64: So just a "teeny tiny" security issue then? (https://www.smashingsecurity.com/64) Macro virus (Wikipedia) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_virus) Intego Mac Podcast, episode 16: Malware and Security Lingo: What Do Those Words Mean? All the articles on the Intego Mac Security Blog about Adobe Flash vulnerabilities. (There's lots.) Intego Personal Backup How to Set up Your Own Time Machine Server 4 Types of Backup Hard Drives for Mac Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

Apple has issued a mixed assortment of security updates, Microsoft is changing the way they warn about macros in Word and Excel documents, and we take a deep dive into end-to-end encryption, explaining why your security and privacy online depend on it. Show Notes:

• Apple fixes active zero-day vuln with macOS 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1, Safari 15.3
• CISA orders federal agencies to update iPhones, Macs until Feb 25th
• Apple releases mystery security updates for macOS Big Sur, Catalina
• Apple Announces AirTag Updates to Address Unwanted Tracking
• 25 years on, Microsoft makes another stab at stopping macro virus malware
• 10 Ways End-to-Encryption Protects Your Data, Your Privacy, and Your Bank Balance
• Three Free Secure Email Providers That Protect Your Data and Privacy

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Apple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay. Show Notes:

• French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date: “by October 24 at the latest”
• “Scary Fast” Apple Event on October 30 (Twitter link to thoughts by Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo on what will be presented next week)
• Apple Is Finally Killing Off iTunes – for Real This Time
• Apple Releases iTunes for Windows Update With Option to Listen to Podcasts and Audiobooks
• Apple hikes Apple One cost by up to $5 as most services prices rise
• Hacker leaks 4.1 million additional 23andMe genetic data profiles
• Amazon now lets you log in with Apple's Passkeys
• 1Password detects “suspicious activity” in its internal Okta account
• Okta says hackers breached its support system and viewed customer files
• Fake KeePass site uses Google Ads and Punycode to push malware
• Firesheep is 13 years old
• Google Chrome's new "IP Protection" will hide users' IP addresses

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We follow up on our recent episode explaining the jargon used in cybersecurity, explaining hacking and cracking, black hats and white hats, and more. Show Notes:

• Episode 230: The Jargon Episode

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This week's threats involve credential stuffing and pig butchering, and we examine whether you should use security keys to protect your Apple ID account, and why the new Mac mini is a maxi computer. Show Notes:

• Apple Maps privacy bug may have allowed apps to collect location data without permission
• PayPal Data Breach in December Affected 35,000 Customers
• Norton’s LifeLock Password Manager Faces Breach
• KeePass vulnerability allows local attacker (or malware) to export passwords
• Crypto scam apps infiltrate Apple App Store and Google Play
• OpenCore Legacy Patcher now supports Macs all the way back to 2008 (and mid-2007 iMacs like Josh’s)
• Netflix Unveils First Details of New Anti-Password Sharing Measures
• How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
• Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio

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With Apple holding a new product event next week, we discuss recent speculation that Apple might be building a search engine. The discuss the implications of this, especially if Apple's own search engine replaced Google as the default search engine on macOS and iOS. Show Notes:

• Could an Apple VPN or search engine be launching soon?
• How to switch search engines on macOS and iOS (and why you should)
• About Applebot

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Many people are required to work from home for the foreseeable future, so Josh and Kirk have decided to give some tips about working from home, something they both do. Show Notes:

• Objective by the Sea
• Take Control of Working from Home Temporarily
• Dyson air purifier
• Netatmo weather station
• Is Conference Room Air Making You Dumber?
• Pomodoro Technique (Wikipedia)
• MultiTimer (iOS and Apple Watch)
• Episode 92: Zoom Zero-Day, and Unmasking Mac Malware Makers
• Episode 15: What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One?
• The Next Track
• Grammar Girl
• Cats and Dominos

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There are some basic tips that can help you enhance the security and privacy of your Apple devices. We go over a list of ten top tips that you might want to look into as a New Year's resolution. Show Notes:

• 10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Security and Privacy on Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad

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We discuss three new types of Mac malware, talk about the latest Mac and iOS security updates, then look at a sneaky new threat that can affect the security of your iOS devices. Sponsor: Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via SellYourMac.com/Intego. New OceanLotus Backdoor Discovered Targeting macOS New OSX/Shlayer Malware Variant Found Using a Dirty New Trick Snake Malware Ported from Windows to Mac About the security content of Security Update 2018-001 (https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208742) happyfunthisistotallyalegitimatetaxsite.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ) Maker of 'GrayKey' iPhone Unlocking Box Suffers 'Brief' Data Breach, Receives Money Demands (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/04/24/grayshift-graykey-iphone-unlocking-box-data-breach/) RSA Conference 2018 (https://www.rsaconference.com/events/us18) Cybersecurity Tech Accord: 34 Tech Companies Just Promised a Bunch of Nothing (https://www.macobserver.com/columns-opinions/the-back-page/cybersecurity-tech-accord/) Intego survey, you can win $100 for telling us that you think about this podcast, and what you want to hear (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast) iOS Trustjacking: How Attackers Can Hijack Your iPhone Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

A Messages prank, Google getting caught with a hidden mic, and password managers have flaws. And we discuss destroying hard drives creatively. iOS Safari Flaw Allows Deceptive Web Page Previews in Messages Google backtracks on Chrome modifications that would have crippled ad blockers (https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-backtracks-on-chrome-modifications-that-would-have-crippled-ad-blockers/) Google says the built-in microphone it never told Nest users about was 'never supposed to be a secret' (https://www.businessinsider.com/nest-microphone-was-never-supposed-to-be-a-secret-2019-2?r=US&IR=T) Password managers have a security flaw. But you should still use one. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/02/19/password-managers-have-security-flaw-you-should-still-use-one/) How Apple Is Changing from a Hardware Company to a Services and Media Company Apple, Goldman Sachs Team Up on Credit Card Paired With iPhone (https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-goldman-sachs-team-up-on-credit-card-paired-with-iphone-11550750400) How to Securely Dispose of Old Hard Drives and SSDs iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit (https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-307) 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.

Apple announces new over-the-ear headphones, AirPods Max, and we discuss whether these meet the needs of our hosts. Apple doubles down on anti-tracking rules, and WhatsApps complains about Apple's coming "nutrition labels" about data collection in apps. And Apple and Cloudflare have come up with a new way of sending DNS requests that protects privacy. Show Notes:

• Apple AirPods Max
• Apple Could Ban Apps That Don't Follow iOS 14 Anti-Tracking Rules, Says Software Chief Craig Federighi
• U.S. and States Say Facebook Illegally Crushed Competition
• WhatsApp Protests Apple's App Store Privacy Requirements
• After we recorded this episode, Apple announced that they will publish privacy labels for preinstalled iOS apps, which was one of the complaints that WhatsApp had. Apple to Publish Privacy Labels for Preinstalled iOS Apps on Website
• Unpacking WhatsApp’s privacy label in the Apple App Store
• Apple and Cloudflare Develop New Privacy-Focused Internet Protocol
• Domain Name System (Wikipedia)
• Telephone exchange names (Wikipedia)
• 867-5309

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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 disables Google's FLoC tracking system
• 'FLoC off!' Vivaldi declares as it says no to Google's tracking system
• Vivaldi
• FBI operation removed web shells from hacked Exchange servers across the US
• There's Another Facebook Phone Number Database Online
• Ireland opens GDPR investigation into Facebook leak
• How to view and edit your Off-Facebook Activity
• A helpful reminder about just how much Facebook stalks you on the internet

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Russia has deployed malware against Ukraine in the lead up to its invasion; we have details on the cyber weapons they used. Third-party web browsers for the iPhone and iPad are forced to use WebKit, but want to be free from this requirement. And Apple's Spring Event is next week. We have a preview of what we hope is coming, along with some Peek Performance Prognostics. Show Notes:

• HermeticWiper malware targeting orgs in Ukraine; here’s how to stay safe
• IsaacWiper
• Russian Invasion of Ukraine Impacts Apple World
• Apple pauses all product sales in Russia, stops exports and limits Apple Pay
• Russian hackers infect network devices with new botnet malware: Cyclops Blink
• Web Developers Form Advocacy Group to Allow Other Browser Engines on iOS
• Apple event, March 8

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ChatGPT is helping scammers create phishing emails that don't sound phony, and Amazon sells plenty of items that are scams. Scammers are using AI-generated voices to scam elderly people, and the EU wants messaging apps - including Apple's iMessage - to be interoperable. Show Notes:

• Apple adds banana-yellow color to iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus lineup
• The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands
• GarageBand for Mac Updated With Important Security Fixes
• EU's Digital Markets Act will require Apple to open iMessage
• They thought loved ones were calling for help. It was an AI scam
• Darktrace warns of rise in AI-enhanced scams since ChatGPT release
• Amazon... more like SCAMazon

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After a brief discussion of the week's news, we look at VPNs, virtual private networks. We explain how they work, and when and why you might want to use one. Note that Apple released fixes for the Messages bug and some other issues we discuss on January 23, the day before this episode was published. ¡Ay, MaMi! New DNS-Hijacking Mac Malware Discovered (Updated) How the Anti-Malware Function in Apple’s Snow Leopard Works (This article explains Apple's XProtect, when it was first introduced.) Why Your Antivirus Needs Real-Time Scanning Test pop-up windows (http://www.popuptest.com) Malicious Link Texted to Mac and iOS Devices Can Cause Freezes and Resprings (Updated) (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/16/malicious-link-ios-mac-freezes/) Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Power Management Feature in Older iPhones Will Be Able to Be Turned Off in Future Update (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/01/17/tim-cook-on-iphone-battery-controversy/) We Don't Need No Stinkin' Battery Features - Apple Releases iOS 11.2.5 Public Beta 6 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/anthonykarcz/2018/01/18/we-dont-need-no-stinkin-battery-features-apple-releases-ios-11-2-5-public-beta-6/#6e27deab3da2) How to Remove Wi-Fi Networks from Your Mac and iOS Device Why You Should Connect to a VPN on Mac and iOS — and How To This Home VPN Router Setup Protects Your Traffic Wherever You Are the JoshMeister's LOST Blog and Podcast Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

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 (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/04/netherlands-halted-russian-cyber-attack-on-chemical-weapons-body) UK accuses Kremlin of ordering series of 'reckless' cyber-attacks (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/oct/04/uk-accuses-kremlin-of-ordering-series-of-reckless-cyber-attacks) Wi-Fi Alliance Simplifies Wi-Fi Naming Scheme With Upcoming 'Wi-Fi 6' Release (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/10/03/wifi-naming-simplified-with-wifi-6-launch/) FBI forces suspect to unlock iPhone X with Face ID (https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/01/fbi-face-unlock-suspect-iphone/) Apple refurbished iMac Pro 15% off (https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/imac_pro) The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-10-04/the-big-hack-how-china-used-a-tiny-chip-to-infiltrate-america-s-top-companies) The Facebook Security Meltdown Exposes Way More Sites Than Facebook (https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-security-breach-third-party-sites/) Two reasons to reconsider your Facebook membership (https://www.grahamcluley.com/two-reasons-to-reconsider-your-facebook-membership/) How to Easily Remove Old Tweets and Facebook Posts Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

We take a close look at how Intego's NetBarrier firewall works. We explain how its multi-pronged defense keeps you safe, and discuss how best to set it up. Intego NetBarrier Intego NetBarrier X9 Compared to macOS High Sierra’s Firewall Why You Need an Outbound Firewall What’s the Difference Between Incoming and Outgoing Firewall Protection? Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)

We look at the ten most common online scams, and explain how to avoid them. And we mention the fact that Apple has updated everything this week. Apple Issues New Security Updates, Patches APFS Volume Password Bug Top 10 Online Scams: Watch Out For These Common Red Flags Episode #12: What to Do if You’ve Been Hacked How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking (https://www.wired.com/2012/08/apple-amazon-mat-honan-hacking/) How to Choose and Answer Security Questions Type a URL Wrong, and You Might End up with Malware on Your Mac Episode #14: What's Up with My iPhone's Battery? Episode #15: What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One? Why You Should Connect to a VPN on Mac and iOS — and How To Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

There's new malware attacking cryptocurrency apps, WhatsApp warns users about data it is sharing with Facebook, and Apple loses a copyright fight with a company that virtualizes iOS so security researchers can look for vulnerabilities. We also look at how you can manage and secure notifications on your devices, so you don't get too distracted, and also so personal information isn't visible when your devices are locks. Show Notes:

• Operation ElectroRAT: Attacker Creates Fake Companies to Drain Your Crypto Wallets
• Patrick Wardle’s ElectroRAT write-up
• Mandatory WhatsApp Privacy Policy Update Allows User Data to be Shared With Facebook
• Apple loses copyright battle against security start-up Corellium
• Apple begins shipping ‘rooted’ iPhones to members of the Security Research Device Program
• Manage and Secure Notifications on Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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We cover Apple's new operating system announcements, looking at the new features in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave. And we take a close look at the security and privacy features in these operating systems. Why do the iPhone X’s Animoji work after covering Face ID’s sensors? (https://thenextweb.com/apple/2017/11/15/the-iphone-x-doesnt-actually-need-face-id-for-animoji-apparently/) Augmented reality (Apple) (https://www.apple.com/ios/augmented-reality/) iOS 12 Screen Time App Will Help Reduce iPhone Addiction macOS Mojave: What’s New in Security and Privacy Features Why iOS 12 Is Huge for Security and Privacy Apple CEO Tim Cook: "Privacy is a Fundamental Human Right" (https://www.macrumors.com/2018/06/04/tim-cook-cnn-interview-privacy/) Get 60% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download now and try it for free at intego.com. Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast)