feed03.fireside.fm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:01:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Intego Mac Podcast http://podcast.intego.com Thu, 08 May 2025 11:07:10 -0400 Join the Intego Mac security experts for the latest Apple news, industry opinions, and a splash of security advice in our easy-to-digest, entertaining, and informative podcast series. Hosted by Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long. en-us © 2026 Intego episodic Advice from Mac experts on the latest Apple news in security and more Intego Join the Intego Mac security experts for the latest Apple news, industry opinions, and a splash of security advice in our easy-to-digest, entertaining, and informative podcast series. Hosted by Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long. false Apple, Mac, Internet Security, Intego, Cybersecurity, Malware, Privacy, macOS, iPhone, iOS Intego podcast@intego.com yes Episode 394: The Last One http://podcast.intego.com/394 9c34baad-118a-40a3-9032-2bded4635911 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We thank all our listeners for joining us through more than seven years, but this is the last episode of the Intego Mac Podcast. 3:53 false Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+S1XwAsNH ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 393: Reverse Engineering http://podcast.intego.com/393 c8e0fed4-3b86-49c9-9ddd-57d34b1cc45e Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing, but it is to cyber criminals. And we've got another reason why phishing scammers love Google services. 30:46 false The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing, but it is to cyber criminals. And we've got another reason why phishing scammers love Google services.

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]]> The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing, but it is to cyber criminals. And we've got another reason why phishing scammers love Google services.

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]]> The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing, but it is to cyber criminals. And we've got another reason why phishing scammers love Google services.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+infqRtF2 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 392: Apple & AI, iMessage & Phishing, Google & Ad Spam http://podcast.intego.com/392 967c8720-f8f0-4cb8-b608-40989e2e0de4 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth considering. 30:26 false Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth considering.

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]]> Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth considering.

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]]> Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they're still thriving worldwide. Google may say it's cracking down on ad spam, but they don't seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a refurbished phone may save you some money, but we're here to remind you of some other factors also worth considering.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ZOy8ExFB ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 391: How Will Tariffs Affect the Price of Apple Products? http://podcast.intego.com/391 08cf0013-71f7-442d-a246-7ae7d60e857c Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss new US tariffs placed on China might affect the price of Apple products in the coming months. We now know more about how a journalist was added to a supposedly private Signal chat among White House officials. Researchers claim any Bluetooth device can be converted to behave like an AirTag tracker. And we've got a few ideas and tricks on how you can use the buttons on your iPhone and iPad. 28:36 false We discuss new US tariffs placed on China might affect the price of Apple products in the coming months. We now know more about how a journalist was added to a supposedly private Signal chat among White House officials. Researchers claim any Bluetooth device can be converted to behave like an AirTag tracker. And we've got a few ideas and tricks on how you can use the buttons on your iPhone and iPad.

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]]> We discuss new US tariffs placed on China might affect the price of Apple products in the coming months. We now know more about how a journalist was added to a supposedly private Signal chat among White House officials. Researchers claim any Bluetooth device can be converted to behave like an AirTag tracker. And we've got a few ideas and tricks on how you can use the buttons on your iPhone and iPad.

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]]> We discuss new US tariffs placed on China might affect the price of Apple products in the coming months. We now know more about how a journalist was added to a supposedly private Signal chat among White House officials. Researchers claim any Bluetooth device can be converted to behave like an AirTag tracker. And we've got a few ideas and tricks on how you can use the buttons on your iPhone and iPad.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+aOVUqZqJ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 390: Apple Updates, Anniversary, and Innovation http://podcast.intego.com/390 f39a240b-df1a-4372-8bf7-679167474ac8 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The latest Sequoia macOS update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsuit that could have far reaching effects for digital media sales. And Apple is not the only company that over promises and under delivers on AI features. 29:31 false The latest macOS Sequoia update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsuit that could have far reaching effects for digital media sales. And Apple is not the only company that over promises and under delivers on AI features.

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]]> The latest macOS Sequoia update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsuit that could have far reaching effects for digital media sales. And Apple is not the only company that over promises and under delivers on AI features.

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]]> The latest macOS Sequoia update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsuit that could have far reaching effects for digital media sales. And Apple is not the only company that over promises and under delivers on AI features.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+uONmO8vm ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 389: Gaming on the Mac http://podcast.intego.com/389 d1ad92fa-79ba-4252-9443-05b977cc19d4 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego An update is coming to Apple's AirPods Max headphones, and we'll tell you what Apple isn't telling you about its new features. Apple spends billions on it, but who is watching Apple TV Plus? Compared to the other streaming services, it doesn't look like a lot. And we take a look at gaming on the Mac just as some big titles are coming to the marketplace. 30:21 false An update is coming to Apple's AirPods Max headphones, and we'll tell you what Apple isn't telling you about its new features. Apple spends billions on it, but who is watching Apple TV Plus? Compared to the other streaming services, it doesn't look like a lot. And we take a look at gaming on the Mac just as some big titles are coming to the marketplace.

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]]> An update is coming to Apple's AirPods Max headphones, and we'll tell you what Apple isn't telling you about its new features. Apple spends billions on it, but who is watching Apple TV Plus? Compared to the other streaming services, it doesn't look like a lot. And we take a look at gaming on the Mac just as some big titles are coming to the marketplace.

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]]> An update is coming to Apple's AirPods Max headphones, and we'll tell you what Apple isn't telling you about its new features. Apple spends billions on it, but who is watching Apple TV Plus? Compared to the other streaming services, it doesn't look like a lot. And we take a look at gaming on the Mac just as some big titles are coming to the marketplace.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+SR0JTE5J ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa http://podcast.intego.com/388 d1112a9e-0f73-494f-8da9-bcb1e25f1da8 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not. 30:03 false Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not.

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]]> Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not.

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]]> Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windows 10, the operating system a majority of its users are currently running. The FBI issues a warning about using online file converters. And Amazon will soon be listening to your Alexa conversations, whether you like it or not.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+R8Wz7y9e ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 387: Defense in Depth http://podcast.intego.com/387 65cfe77d-0f7d-46d0-ab9d-6f070c0d6540 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views. 30:01 false Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views.

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]]> Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views.

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]]> Apple's latest OS updates patch a serious vulnerability, one that was already supposed to be patched. The tide may be turning in how governments view backdoor access to encrypted data. And Apple has announced it's delaying new personalized Siri features by another year. We have views.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5tG40Vvl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 386: What the Heck Is Apple Doing With Its Hardware and Software? http://podcast.intego.com/386 45a34770-b27c-4137-a3bc-9e063a2debf0 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive iPhone, and it just may be all the phone you need. And why do the new iPads not support Apple's most advertised feature? 31:22 false Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive iPhone, and it just may be all the phone you need. And why do the new iPads not support Apple's most advertised feature?

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]]> Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive iPhone, and it just may be all the phone you need. And why do the new iPads not support Apple's most advertised feature?

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]]> Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive iPhone, and it just may be all the phone you need. And why do the new iPads not support Apple's most advertised feature?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+N9a9i3HY ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 385: iCloud Encryption, Apple Visual Intelligence, and Fake Browser Updates http://podcast.intego.com/385 1d75bc31-f51a-49e7-a6ed-1f79bb46b717 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, and if they aren't your thing, we have a remedy. Beware of new malware disguised as an update to your favorite browser. And the Chrome browser will be dropping support for a bunch of ad blockers. 29:42 false Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, and if they aren't your thing, we have a remedy. Beware of new malware disguised as an update to your favorite browser. And the Chrome browser will be dropping support for a bunch of ad blockers.

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]]> Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, and if they aren't your thing, we have a remedy. Beware of new malware disguised as an update to your favorite browser. And the Chrome browser will be dropping support for a bunch of ad blockers.

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]]> Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, and if they aren't your thing, we have a remedy. Beware of new malware disguised as an update to your favorite browser. And the Chrome browser will be dropping support for a bunch of ad blockers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+g4nv8aRs ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 384: iPhone 16e: The “e” is for Egregious Pricing http://podcast.intego.com/384 f69e9bed-4c8c-41ff-bbc2-ff6f550233a0 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple replaces the entry level iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e. Does the "e" stand for extravagant pricing? We now have more details about the security patches in Apple's most recent operating system updates. iPhones sold in China will now have government mandated filters managing search results. And is it time to start worrying about the delays in Apple Intelligence features. 29:53 false Apple replaces the entry level iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e. Does the "e" stand for extravagant pricing? We now have more details about the security patches in Apple's most recent operating system updates. iPhones sold in China will now have government mandated filters managing search results. And is it time to start worrying about the delays in Apple Intelligence features.

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]]> Apple replaces the entry level iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e. Does the "e" stand for extravagant pricing? We now have more details about the security patches in Apple's most recent operating system updates. iPhones sold in China will now have government mandated filters managing search results. And is it time to start worrying about the delays in Apple Intelligence features.

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]]> Apple replaces the entry level iPhone SE with the new iPhone 16e. Does the "e" stand for extravagant pricing? We now have more details about the security patches in Apple's most recent operating system updates. iPhones sold in China will now have government mandated filters managing search results. And is it time to start worrying about the delays in Apple Intelligence features.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+OIAEq84D ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 383: Apple Zero-Day Patch, Powerbeats Pro 2 Earbuds, and Migrating Purchases Between Apple Accounts http://podcast.intego.com/383 ce7983b7-e0bb-46bc-8bb4-14f352120c40 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Security is the main focus of Apple's just released operating system updates. A new edition of the Powerbeats Pro earbuds is out that may be better than Apple's AirPods Pro. Apple now permits moving digital purchases between Apple Accounts. And there's more talk about getting Apple to provide a global back door to encrypted iCloud data. 28:33 false Security is the main focus of Apple's just released operating system updates. A new edition of the Powerbeats Pro earbuds is out that may be better than Apple's AirPods Pro. Apple now permits moving digital purchases between Apple Accounts. And there's more talk about getting Apple to provide a global back door to encrypted iCloud data.

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]]> Security is the main focus of Apple's just released operating system updates. A new edition of the Powerbeats Pro earbuds is out that may be better than Apple's AirPods Pro. Apple now permits moving digital purchases between Apple Accounts. And there's more talk about getting Apple to provide a global back door to encrypted iCloud data.

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]]> Security is the main focus of Apple's just released operating system updates. A new edition of the Powerbeats Pro earbuds is out that may be better than Apple's AirPods Pro. Apple now permits moving digital purchases between Apple Accounts. And there's more talk about getting Apple to provide a global back door to encrypted iCloud data.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Ec9TjVEL ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 382: DeepSeek, AppleCare, and Did Apple Approve a Porn App in the EU? http://podcast.intego.com/382 52bcf259-49e3-4c1e-927c-32ff55e507fe Thu, 06 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A change may be coming in the way you'll be paying for Apple Care. Apple doesn't approve of an app that it has approved—semantics are at the heart of a porn app problem. DeepSeek is this past week's big artificial intelligence story. What's different about this new AI contender? Does it secure your data? And Apple's new Invites app doesn't seem to be too inviting. 29:28 false A change may be coming in the way you'll be paying for Apple Care. Apple doesn't approve of an app that it has approved—semantics are at the heart of a porn app problem. DeepSeek is this past week's big artificial intelligence story. What's different about this new AI contender? Does it secure your data? And Apple's new Invites app doesn't seem to be too inviting.

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]]> A change may be coming in the way you'll be paying for Apple Care. Apple doesn't approve of an app that it has approved—semantics are at the heart of a porn app problem. DeepSeek is this past week's big artificial intelligence story. What's different about this new AI contender? Does it secure your data? And Apple's new Invites app doesn't seem to be too inviting.

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]]> A change may be coming in the way you'll be paying for Apple Care. Apple doesn't approve of an app that it has approved—semantics are at the heart of a porn app problem. DeepSeek is this past week's big artificial intelligence story. What's different about this new AI contender? Does it secure your data? And Apple's new Invites app doesn't seem to be too inviting.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+YgvUSu8T ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 381: Latest Apple OS Updates and Changes to Apple Intelligence http://podcast.intego.com/381 cdf25cb5-2d7c-42dc-9759-1350c869f265 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long. 29:50 false Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long.

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]]> Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long.

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]]> Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+tieprBx7 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 380: PFAS, AI, FBI, and TikTok http://podcast.intego.com/380 1a634733-4077-45d7-acb9-19fa038507eb Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out. 29:48 false A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out.

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]]> A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out.

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]]> A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+_trDnJAB ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 379: Apple Anniversaries, and Possible New Apple Products for 2025 http://podcast.intego.com/379 9352c4ad-19fb-4b86-a936-bf85c7dfd44b Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year. 28:07 false We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year.

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]]> We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year.

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]]> We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c3et-tO- ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 378: Mac Malware in 2024, and Should We Trust Cyber Trust? http://podcast.intego.com/378 33e9299c-8f8a-451f-bf9e-082b01980569 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024. 28:38 false The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024.

Show Notes:

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]]> The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+27FEFAx_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 377: Apple in 2024: AI, EU, and USB-C http://podcast.intego.com/377 fee31837-5590-4a0b-9c48-30ace695f0bb Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why. 30:52 false A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Q_b3uIVS ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 376: Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review http://podcast.intego.com/376 a902ba55-3c7d-4e1b-8b4c-543b64098dee Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024. 28:34 false This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024.

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Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+aq3w_fQ3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 375: TikTok, TP-Link, and Apple AI http://podcast.intego.com/375 59b66404-db37-4e30-9992-8f8293a56a07 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to potential national security risks. 27:55 false TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to potential national security risks.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to potential national security risks.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may be banned in the US due to potential national security risks.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+xqLVrIR1 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 374: Apple Intelligence Is Finally Here http://podcast.intego.com/374 45732f0d-0720-4678-8b3b-d1c81a327c51 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates. 29:31 false New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates.

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]]> New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ZkgjPV0b ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 373: Tim Cook on Retirement, the FBI on Encryption, and ChatGPT on Forbidden Names http://podcast.intego.com/373 5466f1fc-f2a3-44d3-8657-bd023f67a965 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists. 29:28 false Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+-5jQWujj ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 372: Hacking, Tracking, and Phishing http://podcast.intego.com/372 b2cdf77b-e397-4a34-9402-b4c38b9a4487 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 28:40 false The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Show Notes:

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]]> The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Show Notes:

Black Friday 2024 holiday sales: From November 25 through December 1, save big on Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — by using this special link. You can also find incredible savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this exclusive link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this promo link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Show Notes:

Black Friday 2024 holiday sales: From November 25 through December 1, save big on Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — by using this special link. You can also find incredible savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this exclusive link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this promo link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+sm0zJ7J0 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 371: What to Look for When Choosing a Wi-Fi Router http://podcast.intego.com/371 aa3df77f-88aa-43f6-b2ce-c6dc205519b9 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router. 29:32 false We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router.

Show Notes:

Black Friday 2024 holiday sales: From November 25 through December 1, save big on Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — by using this special link. You can also find incredible savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this exclusive link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this promo link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router.

Show Notes:

Black Friday 2024 holiday sales: From November 25 through December 1, save big on Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — by using this special link. You can also find incredible savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this exclusive link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this promo link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> We discuss the new security fixes that were rolled out for most Apple devices. Why is Apple spending so much money to make TV shows that not many people are watching? Plus our pointers on buying a new Wi-Fi router.

Show Notes:

Black Friday 2024 holiday sales: From November 25 through December 1, save big on Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — by using this special link. You can also find incredible savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this exclusive link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this promo link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Y9GjF1SY ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 370: Hands On with the M4 iMac and New Apple Intelligence Image Tools http://podcast.intego.com/370 c4365699-c6c5-4964-a73a-abd62e0c0f31 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac. 30:58 false We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss the newest Apple Intelligence features rolling out in Apple's latest betas; we weren't exactly thrilled with some of the image tools. Apple's M4 processor is coming to every Mac. Will this be the new default requirement for future features? And we have a hands on look at Apple's new M4 iMac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+D5mQv1xB ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 369: A Potpourri of Apple News http://podcast.intego.com/369 886619e8-db8e-4f2d-b68c-66b93de2995e Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent. 29:50 false The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent.

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]]> The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intelligence features in the latest betas of its operating systems. And speaking of Apple Intelligence, Apple's own commercials paint its users as not so intelligent.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+_aN-otOk ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 368: New M4 Macs and the First Apple Intelligence Tools http://podcast.intego.com/368 a1c34200-5670-4aca-9741-c1bfd15776f4 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools. 30:14 false We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a look at the brand new gear just released by Apple: M4 iMacs, Mac minis, and MacBook Pros, and we talk about the latest operating system updates, which include the first Apple Intelligence tools.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Kam245Mt ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 367: Apple Intelligence is Here! (Well, Almost) http://podcast.intego.com/367 037a8c9f-4b7a-4645-b3be-0fa4e5c13946 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:55 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+JKLBQVjH ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 366: New iPad mini and iPhone Mirroring on Mac http://podcast.intego.com/366 8f7fbbe2-15da-407b-9553-b3b94a877eb8 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature. 30:11 false Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's latest iPad mini refresh leaves some critics wanting more. If Apple plans a product event in the near future, what will get updated and what won't? And we've got some tips on using Apple's new iPhone Mirroring feature.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ECe79TkO ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 365: A Gaggle of Google Stories, and Leaked MacBook Pro M4 http://podcast.intego.com/365 6c803d47-6530-4cd4-ad8f-99890480f66e Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements. 29:34 false This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week we discuss a bevy of not-so-good for Google stories; an Anker product to beware of; and thoughts about anticipated new Apple product announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+kUsj1oB6 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 364: Things to Check When Transferring Data to a New iPhone http://podcast.intego.com/364 8e978a96-1b84-44ce-8a87-5641199c7698 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone. 28:56 false Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone.

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]]> Apple patches a security vulnerability in one of its most popular Windows apps. Scam banking and finance apps continue to be a scourge on the App Store. And we've got more hands-on experience with the latest Apple Watch and iPhone, and some tips on what to check when transferring data to a new iPhone.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+r-fvXj3H ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 363: iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Hands On, and Big Brother TVs http://podcast.intego.com/363 0f0e299e-0092-4e23-b1ff-3a9fecd553ec Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:24 false 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.

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+h9faxpZF ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 362: Apple Account, New Apple Operating Systems, and Passwords App http://podcast.intego.com/362 0343e662-bd5f-431a-9bbd-32fd6fa38229 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:37 false 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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+msgIQEt_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 361: Apple's New iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods http://podcast.intego.com/361 5f7d5020-568e-4549-8853-0c14d33306ba Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:15:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods. 30:13 false We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods.

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]]> We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods.

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]]> We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+g7Hhlect ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 360: Trade In Your iPhone http://podcast.intego.com/360 2b6892ec-7c20-47fe-a528-7c8b2fee6192 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:29 false 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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ULpAHXRV ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 359: Glowtime, Apple Account, and Telegram http://podcast.intego.com/359 ccf43a37-5182-4b7e-9464-78daa1f5471d Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple announces the date of their September iPhone event. You should be aware that Apple ID is going to be called something different when Apple's new operating systems arrive. Some changes are also coming to Apple Care, and we have the details. And as usual, there's new Stealer malware to talk about this week. 26:12 false Apple announces the date of their September iPhone event. You should be aware that Apple ID is going to be called something different when Apple's new operating systems arrive. Some changes are also coming to Apple Care, and we have the details. And as usual, there's new Stealer malware to talk about this week.

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]]> Apple announces the date of their September iPhone event. You should be aware that Apple ID is going to be called something different when Apple's new operating systems arrive. Some changes are also coming to Apple Care, and we have the details. And as usual, there's new Stealer malware to talk about this week.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple announces the date of their September iPhone event. You should be aware that Apple ID is going to be called something different when Apple's new operating systems arrive. Some changes are also coming to Apple Care, and we have the details. And as usual, there's new Stealer malware to talk about this week.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+zyevXLib ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 358: Apple Podcasts on the Web, AirTag Catches Porch Pirate, and More on the Biggest Ever Data Breach http://podcast.intego.com/358 e316c2bc-4fd8-43ca-8ca0-d9d9e3f50a91 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego You can now access Apple Podcasts on the web. iCloud is the most popular Apple subscription service, and there's an important reason why. A cleverly placed AirTag catches a porch pirate. And there's more fallout from the recent breach of personal information from National Public Data. 28:46 false You can now access Apple Podcasts on the web. iCloud is the most popular Apple subscription service, and there's an important reason why. A cleverly placed AirTag catches a porch pirate. And there's more fallout from the recent breach of personal information from National Public Data.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> You can now access Apple Podcasts on the web. iCloud is the most popular Apple subscription service, and there's an important reason why. A cleverly placed AirTag catches a porch pirate. And there's more fallout from the recent breach of personal information from National Public Data.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> You can now access Apple Podcasts on the web. iCloud is the most popular Apple subscription service, and there's an important reason why. A cleverly placed AirTag catches a porch pirate. And there's more fallout from the recent breach of personal information from National Public Data.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+d18lzG83 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 357: The Biggest Data Leak Ever http://podcast.intego.com/357 e72a7d1a-f73d-47d2-b78b-0b2a9ac2bafb Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:30:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A massive data leak affects virtually everyone in the USA and Canada. What do you need to do? Apple will soon be allowing third party apps to make NFC transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: they may contain malware. 27:38 false A massive data leak affects virtually everyone in the USA and Canada. What do you need to do? Apple will soon be allowing third party apps to make NFC transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: they may contain malware.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A massive data leak affects virtually everyone in the USA and Canada. What do you need to do? Apple will soon be allowing third party apps to make NFC transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: they may contain malware.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A massive data leak affects virtually everyone in the USA and Canada. What do you need to do? Apple will soon be allowing third party apps to make NFC transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: they may contain malware.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+MlwjRSzi ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 356: Apple Beta Software Changes, Authenticator Blues, and RIP SuperDrive http://podcast.intego.com/356 b14fd649-4801-45d6-b3f8-a0cde332e6b1 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular piece of hardware. 29:41 false Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular piece of hardware.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular piece of hardware.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular piece of hardware.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+6dHP5FE0 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 355: Apple OS Updates, iCloud Private Relay Outage, and a First Look at Apple Intelligence http://podcast.intego.com/355 c4be6aa6-64d4-45a8-86d5-e70431694d48 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:15:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's upcoming software are giving us the first look at Apple Intelligence. 28:59 false Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's upcoming software are giving us the first look at Apple Intelligence.

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]]> Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's upcoming software are giving us the first look at Apple Intelligence.

Show Notes:

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]]> Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's upcoming software are giving us the first look at Apple Intelligence.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+vtZAdVKi ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 354: How a CrowdStrike Update Affected Mission-Critical Systems Around the World http://podcast.intego.com/354 04d54c85-a9b1-4320-8a1a-8832ccd4271b Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look into the worldwide effects of the CrowdStrike catastrophe: what caused this issue, why it happened, and what went wrong. 29:57 false We look into the worldwide effects of the CrowdStrike catastrophe: what caused this issue, why it happened, and what went wrong.

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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.

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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:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+IPe5Vc4h ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 353: AT&T Data Breach, Apple Public Betas, and Is Safari a Browser That's Actually Private? http://podcast.intego.com/353 1d2781f3-e5a9-41d2-a15b-aaa676822f90 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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? 28:05 false 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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5s2OXOmV ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 352: AI Siri Delayed, and Will Apple Make a Smart Ring? http://podcast.intego.com/352 e47eafa5-0e67-48ab-b646-7ac50397ba6f Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Improvements to encryption have finally arrived in the Mac version of the ChatGPT app. Apple has delayed some new operating system features by a few more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring? 29:08 false Improvements to encryption have finally arrived in the Mac version of the ChatGPT app. Apple has delayed some new operating system features by a few more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring?

Show Notes:

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]]> Improvements to encryption have finally arrived in the Mac version of the ChatGPT app. Apple has delayed some new operating system features by a few more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring?

Show Notes:

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]]> Improvements to encryption have finally arrived in the Mac version of the ChatGPT app. Apple has delayed some new operating system features by a few more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+jVcbuP-X ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 351: New iPhone Chips, macOS Sequoia Features, and the regreSSHion Vulnerability http://podcast.intego.com/351 faf17ec3-21a6-44d6-84cf-42507440c24b Thu, 04 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Further observations on using the new iPad Pro. Which iPhone models will be able to use Apple Intelligence and why? An Apple leak provides answers. What is the regreSSHion vulnerability and how could it impact your Mac? And the number of features coming in macOS Sequoia that Intel Macs won't support may surprise you. 28:43 false Further observations on using the new iPad Pro. Which iPhone models will be able to use Apple Intelligence and why? An Apple leak provides answers. What is the regreSSHion vulnerability and how could it impact your Mac? And the number of features coming in macOS Sequoia that Intel Macs won't support may surprise you.

Show Notes:

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]]> Further observations on using the new iPad Pro. Which iPhone models will be able to use Apple Intelligence and why? An Apple leak provides answers. What is the regreSSHion vulnerability and how could it impact your Mac? And the number of features coming in macOS Sequoia that Intel Macs won't support may surprise you.

Show Notes:

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]]> Further observations on using the new iPad Pro. Which iPhone models will be able to use Apple Intelligence and why? An Apple leak provides answers. What is the regreSSHion vulnerability and how could it impact your Mac? And the number of features coming in macOS Sequoia that Intel Macs won't support may surprise you.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+HHwVEqg3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 350: Attack Surfaces http://podcast.intego.com/350 5ec3f44c-0988-4ebb-846c-26f8efc3f305 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts. 29:06 false Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple drops one of its financial services that it only introduced last year. More countries can now participate in Apple's self-service repair program. Installed Chrome browser extensions could be more dangerous than Google is letting on. And in a new white paper, Apple declares its dedication to long-range privacy and security using some "squishy" language and we have some thoughts.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+yMzQmWJi ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 349: Security & Privacy Enhancements in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia http://podcast.intego.com/349 962861cf-564c-43df-8ec7-fe1e3e15f5c0 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases. 28:09 false Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases.

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]]> Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases.

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]]> Microsoft recalls Recall. An Arc browser impostor contains malware. We'll tell you which older devices will be able to run Apple's newest operating systems, and we discuss the security and privacy improvements Apple has announced for its upcoming OS releases.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+XqGSvNRS ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 348: Apple’s Forthcoming AI Operating Systems http://podcast.intego.com/348 6ffbb3af-5ace-443e-b0e2-d0541494c20d Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially released in the fall. 29:56 false We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially released in the fall.

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]]> We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially released in the fall.

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]]> We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially released in the fall.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+RQvnaIQ0 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 347: Top 10 Common Online Scams, and What to Look Out for http://podcast.intego.com/347 6fc8ae94-f8c2-4991-ae57-3f452a4c7e39 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week's Intego Mac podcast features a special report on the top 10 internet scams that everyone should know about, to protect the security of their data, their money, and their privacy. 29:32 false This week's Intego Mac podcast features a special report on the top 10 internet scams that everyone should know about, to protect the security of their data, their money, and their privacy.

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Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week's Intego Mac podcast features a special report on the top 10 internet scams that everyone should know about, to protect the security of their data, their money, and their privacy.

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Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week's Intego Mac podcast features a special report on the top 10 internet scams that everyone should know about, to protect the security of their data, their money, and their privacy.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+4jNrtSbC ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 346: Facebook and AI, Chromebook with AI, and Apple's Coming AI http://podcast.intego.com/346 e389235e-8f50-49d0-8cfd-369ee8bd4891 Thu, 30 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Japan and India are interested in reining in Apple's App Stores, not unlike the EU and UK have already done. Facebook says it will train its AI on user data and opting out may not be very easy. Chromebook Plus gets on board with AI joining Microsoft in adding pressure to Apple's forthcoming WWDC announcements. 28:33 false Japan and India are interested in reining in Apple's App Stores, not unlike the EU and UK have already done. Facebook says it will train its AI on user data and opting out may not be very easy. Chromebook Plus gets on board with AI joining Microsoft in adding pressure to Apple's forthcoming WWDC announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Japan and India are interested in reining in Apple's App Stores, not unlike the EU and UK have already done. Facebook says it will train its AI on user data and opting out may not be very easy. Chromebook Plus gets on board with AI joining Microsoft in adding pressure to Apple's forthcoming WWDC announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Japan and India are interested in reining in Apple's App Stores, not unlike the EU and UK have already done. Facebook says it will train its AI on user data and opting out may not be very easy. Chromebook Plus gets on board with AI joining Microsoft in adding pressure to Apple's forthcoming WWDC announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Hsam8IVN ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 345: What caused “deleted” photos to reappear on Apple devices? http://podcast.intego.com/345 cdfd0181-3916-470d-8fdf-9ea2602b2e75 Thu, 23 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple releases a fix for the zombie photos bug. But we wonder what may have caused deleted photos to reappear. Microsoft announces an AI feature for its users that takes screenshots continuously. And we've got a quick hands-on look at the new iPad Pro. 29:11 false Apple releases a fix for the zombie photos bug. But we wonder what may have caused deleted photos to reappear. Microsoft announces an AI feature for its users that takes screenshots continuously. And we've got a quick hands-on look at the new iPad Pro.

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]]> Apple releases a fix for the zombie photos bug. But we wonder what may have caused deleted photos to reappear. Microsoft announces an AI feature for its users that takes screenshots continuously. And we've got a quick hands-on look at the new iPad Pro.

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]]> Apple releases a fix for the zombie photos bug. But we wonder what may have caused deleted photos to reappear. Microsoft announces an AI feature for its users that takes screenshots continuously. And we've got a quick hands-on look at the new iPad Pro.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+w445C_wb ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 344: App Store Fraud, Apple’s “Crush!” Ad, and GPT 4o http://podcast.intego.com/344 05a7d1d1-e876-48c4-b85c-6213b7d51312 Thu, 16 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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? 29:18 false 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?

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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:

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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:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+16SNEKEN ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 343: Apple “Let Loose”: iPad Pro gets M4 and OLED http://podcast.intego.com/343 f5d58458-6918-4271-9c05-791aaf771132 Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro. 28:12 false We look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro.

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]]> We look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro.

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]]> We look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+8FOfInHC ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 342: Apple ID Lockout, AirTag Stalking Laws, and Weak Default Passwords Banned http://podcast.intego.com/342 d3c1e187-dba8-4c90-81e9-cd09373b56ad Thu, 02 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has yet to explain why many users were recently compelled to log into their Apple ID because they were blocked without apparent cause. States are tightening laws about stalking, because the laws on the books may not cover AirTag and other similar trackers. And what can and what should the government do to prevent the use of weak default device passwords? 29:53 false Apple has yet to explain why many users were recently compelled to log into their Apple ID because they were blocked without apparent cause. States are tightening laws about stalking, because the laws on the books may not cover AirTag and other similar trackers. And what can and what should the government do to prevent the use of weak default device passwords?

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Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has yet to explain why many users were recently compelled to log into their Apple ID because they were blocked without apparent cause. States are tightening laws about stalking, because the laws on the books may not cover AirTag and other similar trackers. And what can and what should the government do to prevent the use of weak default device passwords?

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple has yet to explain why many users were recently compelled to log into their Apple ID because they were blocked without apparent cause. States are tightening laws about stalking, because the laws on the books may not cover AirTag and other similar trackers. And what can and what should the government do to prevent the use of weak default device passwords?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+uvXR93od ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 341: Is TikTok Safe? http://podcast.intego.com/341 bf98d122-b3a2-4b12-bb9f-b132ed26571f Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego What does the future look like for TikTok now that it has less than a year to avoid being banned in the US. And is the platform safe to use? After two data breaches, Roku introduces so-called two factor authentication. Are Roku users safer? And the rumors say new iPads will be announced next week. Anything else? We'll have a quick preview of Apple's "Let Loose" event. 31:28 false What does the future look like for TikTok now that it has less than a year to avoid being banned in the US. And is the platform safe to use? After two data breaches, Roku introduces so-called two factor authentication. Are Roku users safer? And the rumors say new iPads will be announced next week. Anything else? We'll have a quick preview of Apple's "Let Loose" event.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> What does the future look like for TikTok now that it has less than a year to avoid being banned in the US. And is the platform safe to use? After two data breaches, Roku introduces so-called two factor authentication. Are Roku users safer? And the rumors say new iPads will be announced next week. Anything else? We'll have a quick preview of Apple's "Let Loose" event.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> What does the future look like for TikTok now that it has less than a year to avoid being banned in the US. And is the platform safe to use? After two data breaches, Roku introduces so-called two factor authentication. Are Roku users safer? And the rumors say new iPads will be announced next week. Anything else? We'll have a quick preview of Apple's "Let Loose" event.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+s-CIi8IR ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 340: How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone by SIM Swapping http://podcast.intego.com/340 03450d96-6705-4811-9939-617c912bea4b Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:06 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+6Pb8JAxA ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 339: Patches, Data Breaches, and Too Many Messaging Protocols http://podcast.intego.com/339 42cfea3c-91a2-4876-8c3e-3297a2987be4 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Both Apple and Microsoft have patched a lot of security vulnerabilities in updates to their operating systems. A new scam uses AI to put the squeeze on victims. Info from a years-old AT&T data breach has been made public and data from 10s of millions of users has been exposed. And Apple has said that the RCS messaging protocol is coming to its operating systems later this year. Just how many messaging protocols is too many? 29:56 false Both Apple and Microsoft have patched a lot of security vulnerabilities in updates to their operating systems. A new scam uses AI to put the squeeze on victims. Info from a years-old AT&T data breach has been made public and data from 10s of millions of users has been exposed. And Apple has said that the RCS messaging protocol is coming to its operating systems later this year. Just how many messaging protocols is too many?

Show Notes:

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]]> Both Apple and Microsoft have patched a lot of security vulnerabilities in updates to their operating systems. A new scam uses AI to put the squeeze on victims. Info from a years-old AT&T data breach has been made public and data from 10s of millions of users has been exposed. And Apple has said that the RCS messaging protocol is coming to its operating systems later this year. Just how many messaging protocols is too many?

Show Notes:

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]]> Both Apple and Microsoft have patched a lot of security vulnerabilities in updates to their operating systems. A new scam uses AI to put the squeeze on victims. Info from a years-old AT&T data breach has been made public and data from 10s of millions of users has been exposed. And Apple has said that the RCS messaging protocol is coming to its operating systems later this year. Just how many messaging protocols is too many?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+oVIrXFJP ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 338: Vintage, Obsolete, and a Few Anniversaries http://podcast.intego.com/338 016384a8-89bb-4928-ba2f-2b1296ebeb49 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:51 false 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:

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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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+WqK6BQIe ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 337: WWDC, DOJ, and Smart Rings http://podcast.intego.com/337 c951bea5-2299-431f-bcdb-13c69ede5dca Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New MacOS updates with fixes arrived this week: we’ve got some details. Rumors of an Apple Ring compelled us to look into the market-leading Oura ring. A security setting for Apple's Journal app has generated some confusion: we’ll try to straighten things out. And the dates for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference have been announced. We'll have some guesses of what might be coming. 28:56 false New MacOS updates with fixes arrived this week: we’ve got some details. Rumors of an Apple Ring compelled us to look into the market-leading Oura ring. A security setting for Apple's Journal app has generated some confusion: we’ll try to straighten things out. And the dates for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference have been announced. We'll have some guesses of what might be coming.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New MacOS updates with fixes arrived this week: we’ve got some details. Rumors of an Apple Ring compelled us to look into the market-leading Oura ring. A security setting for Apple's Journal app has generated some confusion: we’ll try to straighten things out. And the dates for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference have been announced. We'll have some guesses of what might be coming.

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]]> New MacOS updates with fixes arrived this week: we’ve got some details. Rumors of an Apple Ring compelled us to look into the market-leading Oura ring. A security setting for Apple's Journal app has generated some confusion: we’ll try to straighten things out. And the dates for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference have been announced. We'll have some guesses of what might be coming.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+qEaX5Y7a ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 336: When Should You Not Update Your Mac to the Latest Version of macOS? http://podcast.intego.com/336 e623e95a-28d2-4744-b439-d2e74bd1da7c Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego "Update-a-phobia". When do potential bugs in new system software updates outweigh the safety of new security patches? Apple faces a class action lawsuit that complains about its iCloud and backup limitations. And what will the iOS landscape look like if Apple has to permit third-party app stores throughout the world? 30:04 false "Update-a-phobia". When do potential bugs in new system software updates outweigh the safety of new security patches? Apple faces a class action lawsuit that complains about its iCloud and backup limitations. And what will the iOS landscape look like if Apple has to permit third-party app stores throughout the world?

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Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> "Update-a-phobia". When do potential bugs in new system software updates outweigh the safety of new security patches? Apple faces a class action lawsuit that complains about its iCloud and backup limitations. And what will the iOS landscape look like if Apple has to permit third-party app stores throughout the world?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> "Update-a-phobia". When do potential bugs in new system software updates outweigh the safety of new security patches? Apple faces a class action lawsuit that complains about its iCloud and backup limitations. And what will the iOS landscape look like if Apple has to permit third-party app stores throughout the world?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ajV0LZIn ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 335: 68 Vulnerabilities Patched! http://podcast.intego.com/335 b794d133-617a-414e-a509-add3b1b835d0 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's latest macOS release patches 68 vulnerabilities, and that's a lot. The latest GarageBand update contains a quiet and un-noted security fix. Preventing your IP address from being detected and why that's a good idea. And speculation on future iPads Apple just might have in the pipeline. 30:25 false Apple's latest macOS release patches 68 vulnerabilities, and that's a lot. The latest GarageBand update contains a quiet and un-noted security fix. Prevent your IP address from being detected in messaging apps; why that's a good idea. And we share some speculation on future iPads that Apple might have in the pipeline.

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

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

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+r1kLBesk ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 334: Unintended Consequences of Third-Party iOS App Stores http://podcast.intego.com/334 27281710-8e83-4b71-8128-a70c13321591 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:22 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c3av9UQW ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 333: Stealer Malware, App Store Scams, and The Demise of the Apple Car http://podcast.intego.com/333 dd20dc4c-a929-43fe-b2b1-fe3489eb4a4e Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Stealer malware continues to spawn variants, poisoning ad-search platforms and hijacking cryptocurrency wallets. How much is actually being done to detect and neutralize Stealer related wrongdoing? App subscription scams on the App Store are on the increase: what's Apple doing about it? And the Apple Car project has ended. What will Apple be working on next instead? 29:47 false Stealer malware continues to spawn variants, poisoning ad-search platforms and hijacking cryptocurrency wallets. How much is actually being done to detect and neutralize Stealer related wrongdoing? App subscription scams on the App Store are on the increase: what's Apple doing about it? And the Apple Car project has ended. What will Apple be working on next instead?

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

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rwjV_DUs ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 332: Hackers Hacked, DoJ Strikes Back, and Messaging Apps on the Right Track http://podcast.intego.com/332 cd437738-09ad-4de5-b015-30901801cb32 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A hacker group known as Wicked Panda experiences its own data breach of collected data. What exactly happens when the hackers get hacked? The US Department of Justice quietly shuts down Russian malware installed on US routers. The Signal messaging app introduces usernames to replace phone numbers in its latest beta. And Apple is giving the Music app the ability to import your playlists from Spotify. 28:51 false A hacker group known as Wicked Panda experiences its own data breach of collected data. What exactly happens when the hackers get hacked? The US Department of Justice quietly shuts down Russian malware installed on US routers. The Signal messaging app introduces usernames to replace phone numbers in its latest beta. And Apple is giving the Music app the ability to import your playlists from Spotify.

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+9iB3A6uf ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 331: iTunes, iMessage, and Vision Pro http://podcast.intego.com/331 eddd3629-7d6b-48be-b70d-aa8853e6379b Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Why was Apple slow to remove a dangerous fake app copycat from the App Store? EU regulators change their tune on iMessage. Apple finally releases new media apps for Windows users. And the Vision Pro is shipping; we tried it out in an Apple Store. 30:25 false Why was Apple slow to remove a dangerous fake app copycat from the App Store? EU regulators change their tune on iMessage. Apple finally releases new media apps for Windows users. And the Vision Pro is shipping; we tried it out in an Apple Store.

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

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+k9k8Q2Dg ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 330: Apple and the EU: Changes Coming Soon http://podcast.intego.com/330 923f2271-934e-4c80-a36a-3893c7e81583 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple attributes a hacker with a discovery of a vulnerability just after he's arrested for hacking and scamming Apple. Researchers in Cupertino have created a new AI model that assists with image editing; is it coming to Apple’s Photos app? And the Digital Markets Act takes effect in the EU soon. What differences can European iPhone users expect when it comes to buying and downloading software? 30:09 false Apple attributes a hacker with a discovery of a vulnerability just after he's arrested for hacking and scamming Apple. Researchers in Cupertino have created a new AI model that assists with image editing; is it coming to Apple’s Photos app? And the Digital Markets Act takes effect in the EU soon. What differences can European iPhone users expect when it comes to buying and downloading software?

Show Notes:

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

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

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

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+s2phAwst ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 329: A Look Back at 2023’s Mac Malware, and What To Expect in 2024 http://podcast.intego.com/329 bb955187-7201-49d9-8cc8-a2bf59c410ae Thu, 01 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a close look at the malware that has affected the Mac, iPhone, and iPad in 2023, and highlight which types of malware are likely to be common in 2024. 24:58 false We take a close look at the malware that has affected the Mac, iPhone, and iPad in 2023, and highlight which types of malware are likely to be common in 2024.

Show Notes:

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]]> We take a close look at the malware that has affected the Mac, iPhone, and iPad in 2023, and highlight which types of malware are likely to be common in 2024.

Show Notes:

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]]> We take a close look at the malware that has affected the Mac, iPhone, and iPad in 2023, and highlight which types of malware are likely to be common in 2024.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+sKhVHtMs ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 328: The Macintosh Turns 40 Years Old http://podcast.intego.com/328 17d78d72-d88f-419e-966d-3c0591c2ba39 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:04 false 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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+thcfeFkC ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 327: Tom Cruise Is in the Heating Ducts http://podcast.intego.com/327 f9bb2d46-703a-4118-b521-da5ba89e360b Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple issues an security patch for its Magic Keyboard. It turns out that Google Chrome's Incognito Mode is not so incognito. AppleCoin, more invoice phishing, and Amazon delivery hacks: they're all scams in this week's ScamWatch. And app sideloading is coming to iPhones in EU countries. 29:11 false Apple issues an security patch for its Magic Keyboard. It turns out that Google Chrome's Incognito Mode is not so incognito. AppleCoin, more invoice phishing, and Amazon delivery hacks: they're all scams in this week's ScamWatch. And app sideloading is coming to iPhones in EU countries.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple issues an security patch for its Magic Keyboard. It turns out that Google Chrome's Incognito Mode is not so incognito. AppleCoin, more invoice phishing, and Amazon delivery hacks: they're all scams in this week's ScamWatch. And app sideloading is coming to iPhones in EU countries.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple issues an security patch for its Magic Keyboard. It turns out that Google Chrome's Incognito Mode is not so incognito. AppleCoin, more invoice phishing, and Amazon delivery hacks: they're all scams in this week's ScamWatch. And app sideloading is coming to iPhones in EU countries.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+vDse_HxL ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 326: Apple’s Vision Pro and New Tech at CES http://podcast.intego.com/326 5289f865-216e-4cfe-9895-0494fbccc8ef Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's latest response to the EU's anti-trust regulators could be a bit of a stretch. A Chinese group claims to have been able to hack Apple's AirDrop, a shocker if true. Password manager LastPass makes its passwords more secure, something experts say should have been done a long time ago. And new gear is in the spotlight as CES gets underway and Apple gets ready for the debut of its Vision Pro headset. 26:00 false Apple's latest response to the EU's anti-trust regulators could be a bit of a stretch. A Chinese group claims to have been able to hack Apple's AirDrop, a shocker if true. Password manager LastPass makes its passwords more secure, something experts say should have been done a long time ago. And new gear is in the spotlight as CES gets underway and Apple gets ready for the debut of its Vision Pro headset.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple's latest response to the EU's anti-trust regulators could be a bit of a stretch. A Chinese group claims to have been able to hack Apple's AirDrop, a shocker if true. Password manager LastPass makes its passwords more secure, something experts say should have been done a long time ago. And new gear is in the spotlight as CES gets underway and Apple gets ready for the debut of its Vision Pro headset.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's latest response to the EU's anti-trust regulators could be a bit of a stretch. A Chinese group claims to have been able to hack Apple's AirDrop, a shocker if true. Password manager LastPass makes its passwords more secure, something experts say should have been done a long time ago. And new gear is in the spotlight as CES gets underway and Apple gets ready for the debut of its Vision Pro headset.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+xOYtIlMr ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 325: Looking Back at Apple Security and Privacy in 2023 http://podcast.intego.com/325 4a9b14ae-2079-41d0-968f-c94fae02876d Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A new Link History setting in the Facebook mobile app has a big catch buried in the small print. Some important open source software on macOS hasn't been updated by Apple despite known vulnerabilities. Stealer malware and session cookie theft continues to be a problem in the new year. And we have a look back at some of the security stories we covered in 2023. 30:16 false A new Link History setting in the Facebook mobile app has a big catch buried in the small print. Some important open source software on macOS hasn't been updated by Apple despite known vulnerabilities. Stealer malware and session cookie theft continues to be a problem in the new year. And we have a look back at some of the security stories we covered in 2023.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Link History setting in the Facebook mobile app has a big catch buried in the small print. Some important open source software on macOS hasn't been updated by Apple despite known vulnerabilities. Stealer malware and session cookie theft continues to be a problem in the new year. And we have a look back at some of the security stories we covered in 2023.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Link History setting in the Facebook mobile app has a big catch buried in the small print. Some important open source software on macOS hasn't been updated by Apple despite known vulnerabilities. Stealer malware and session cookie theft continues to be a problem in the new year. And we have a look back at some of the security stories we covered in 2023.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+yrJMIxF6 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 324: Apple Watch, Japan and App Sideloading, CarPlay, and Vision Pro http://podcast.intego.com/324 94403f75-af6a-4b69-828d-15d97e4f8bf6 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The Apple Watch gets a reprieve, for a short time anyway. Japan is following the EU's lead by considering a law forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iPhones. Auto manufacturers are already announcing next generation CarPlay features. And we discuss reports of a rumored sooner-than-later release of Apple's new Vision Pro. 30:02 false The Apple Watch gets a reprieve, for a short time anyway. Japan is following the EU's lead by considering a law forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iPhones. Auto manufacturers are already announcing next generation CarPlay features. And we discuss reports of a rumored sooner-than-later release of Apple's new Vision Pro.

Show Notes:

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]]> The Apple Watch gets a reprieve, for a short time anyway. Japan is following the EU's lead by considering a law forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iPhones. Auto manufacturers are already announcing next generation CarPlay features. And we discuss reports of a rumored sooner-than-later release of Apple's new Vision Pro.

Show Notes:

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]]> The Apple Watch gets a reprieve, for a short time anyway. Japan is following the EU's lead by considering a law forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iPhones. Auto manufacturers are already announcing next generation CarPlay features. And we discuss reports of a rumored sooner-than-later release of Apple's new Vision Pro.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+n4PWLayP ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 323: Apple Watch Ban, Clean Up Your Social Media Accounts, and Use Dictation and Predictive Text on Macs http://podcast.intego.com/323 baea608f-18e0-4d5a-9eee-bc83c43d699e Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Two Apple Watch models are no longer for sale in the US. We'll tell you why. macOS and iOS got fixes in some fast updates this week. A quick how-to on removing your posts from social media services, and some tips on dictation and Predictive Text, both of which have been improved in the latest Apple operating systems. 29:45 false Two Apple Watch models are no longer for sale in the US. We'll tell you why. macOS and iOS got fixes in some fast updates this week. A quick how-to on removing your posts from social media services, and some tips on dictation and Predictive Text, both of which have been improved in the latest Apple operating systems.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Two Apple Watch models are no longer for sale in the US. We'll tell you why. macOS and iOS got fixes in some fast updates this week. A quick how-to on removing your posts from social media services, and some tips on dictation and Predictive Text, both of which have been improved in the latest Apple operating systems.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Two Apple Watch models are no longer for sale in the US. We'll tell you why. macOS and iOS got fixes in some fast updates this week. A quick how-to on removing your posts from social media services, and some tips on dictation and Predictive Text, both of which have been improved in the latest Apple operating systems.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+coG0vF-M ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 322: Should Apple Make iMessage for Android? http://podcast.intego.com/322 1c46754e-c86d-4dc0-ab61-c8eee183335e Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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? 29:55 false 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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Ln56N215 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 321: Is Your iPhone’s Lockdown Mode Fake? http://podcast.intego.com/321 89f381bd-2459-4ec5-9972-b359c6ec3a5d Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we take a look at a newly discovered technique that can fool users of Apple's Lockdown Mode. 28:02 false Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we take a look at a newly discovered technique that can fool users of Apple's Lockdown Mode.

Show Notes:

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]]> Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we take a look at a newly discovered technique that can fool users of Apple's Lockdown Mode.

Show Notes:

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]]> Fake loan apps aren't getting removed from the Apple App Store fast enough, and scammers continue to prey on users. Push notifications can be hacked to grab your personal information; we explain how it's being done by government agencies. And we take a look at a newly discovered technique that can fool users of Apple's Lockdown Mode.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c9sYNI4C ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 320: NameDrop, a Bluetooth Vulnerability, and a Chrome Zero-Day http://podcast.intego.com/320 6245208f-7ad5-4a98-ad7d-bd24d62bc7ee Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature? 32:06 false The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature?

Show Notes:

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]]> The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature?

Show Notes:

Intego’s Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Intego’s Cyber Monday deal has been extended through Sunday, December 3, 2023. Intego Mac Podcast listeners can use this link to get up to 65% off Intego software, our best deal of the year! Don’t miss your last chance to save big this holiday season.

]]> The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that could allow hackers to listen in on your personal audio. And how much personal information are you actually transmitting when you share your contact info using Apple's Name Drop feature?

Show Notes:

Intego’s Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Intego’s Cyber Monday deal has been extended through Sunday, December 3, 2023. Intego Mac Podcast listeners can use this link to get up to 65% off Intego software, our best deal of the year! Don’t miss your last chance to save big this holiday season.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+X3GPd_qE ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 319: Epic Shenanigans, Nothingburger, and RCS http://podcast.intego.com/319 0eca3244-7701-47f4-b8c5-fdd8fa90ee7c Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:45:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:50 false 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.

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]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. From November 23–27, 2023, and use this link - exclusively for Intego Mac Podcast listeners — to get our Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings. You can get up to 65% off Intego software, our best deal of the year! Don’t miss out. And share this link with your friends and family!

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. From November 23–27, 2023, and use this link - exclusively for Intego Mac Podcast listeners — to get our Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings. You can get up to 65% off Intego software, our best deal of the year! Don’t miss out. And share this link with your friends and family!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+f7JSSX8R ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 318: An Apple Security Slip-Up, Counterfeit iPhones, and Black Friday Shopping Tips http://podcast.intego.com/318 216d4d3d-a5c2-40ae-a947-5ecccebdf12f Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:29 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and when you're ready to buy, use this link to get an exclusive discount for Intego Mac Podcast listeners.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and when you're ready to buy, use this link to get an exclusive discount for Intego Mac Podcast listeners.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and when you're ready to buy, use this link to get an exclusive discount for Intego Mac Podcast listeners.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c2D9sQ2I ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 317: Apple, Hackers, Google, and Grok http://podcast.intego.com/317 a94847c3-6c69-4dec-86b5-d01d67d0589d Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it. 30:32 false Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Y0NQMJ1S ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 316: Apple's New M3 Chips, and iLeakage Attack Steals Passwords and Data from Safari http://podcast.intego.com/316 2f461694-b715-4e2b-b24d-c9677c590e7e Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:34 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5dpIkyHm ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 315: The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, and Chrome Hiding IP Addresses http://podcast.intego.com/315 34e91eb1-14ab-4a4d-8f2e-1c90e6593443 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:34 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+DztGBz4E ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 314: Why Are the Apple Pencil and iPad Product Lines so Confusing? http://podcast.intego.com/314 19cc87de-9e3e-4fad-a1f5-46416ab8158d Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:03 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+kNvbkS_F ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 313: DragonEgg, Watering Holes, Google Passkeys, and curl http://podcast.intego.com/313 8dec2ebf-c4f8-4b50-803f-e7265d2e11ae Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to patch. 29:03 false We look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to patch.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to patch.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to patch.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+31ddcwZ8 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 312: Top 10 Features of macOS Sonoma http://podcast.intego.com/312 9f996a93-8ef8-4e73-9489-424d120a843f Thu, 05 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out. 29:56 false We look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+lHHIlLtC ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 311: Getting Ready for macOS Sonoma http://podcast.intego.com/311 1fe21e8b-b08a-417f-9d6a-366aa3444bc6 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:33 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+zDfrj8VZ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 310: Welcome to iOS 17! http://podcast.intego.com/310 d192dced-25ef-4fec-a137-e9caae1e2392 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we examine why Apple may want to build a stock trading service into its devices. One correction: Standby Mode doesn't require a MagSafe charger, but just needs to be plugged in and on its side. 29:32 false Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we examine why Apple may want to build a stock trading service into its devices. One correction: Standby Mode doesn't require a MagSafe charger, but just needs to be plugged in and on its side.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we examine why Apple may want to build a stock trading service into its devices. One correction: Standby Mode doesn't require a MagSafe charger, but just needs to be plugged in and on its side.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we examine why Apple may want to build a stock trading service into its devices. One correction: Standby Mode doesn't require a MagSafe charger, but just needs to be plugged in and on its side.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+p_GOZJWe ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 309: The “Wonderlust” Apple Event http://podcast.intego.com/309 6358d1de-99db-4ccb-a1c9-9e12aaabc238 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities. 29:47 false This week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> This week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+BLhpalwN ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 308: Why SMS is Insecure, and 6 Hidden macOS Features http://podcast.intego.com/308 2c9106a9-f638-47ed-8838-83fceec481a5 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:39 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+RCvlRlB3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 307: Fraudulent App Store apps, Spamoflauge, and Will the UK Ban Security Updates? http://podcast.intego.com/307 1d9290d3-2694-495d-95e1-f6e3d3e138a9 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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? 29:22 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+xzb7sf35 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 306: Why Do iOS App Update Release Notes Not Mention Security Updates? http://podcast.intego.com/306 088af4cb-7ed7-48f3-ba98-890a5e3ff19a Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:27 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+EPUZS4GD ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 305: NightOwl, Downfall, and LinkedIn Hacks http://podcast.intego.com/305 0237e1f1-9bd2-456d-82e9-51a3549af04b Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A banal Mac app to change from day to night mode was bought out by a shady company, and enlists Macs in a botnet. A new Intel CPU vulnerability affects older Macs. And a lot of accounts have been hacked on LinkedIN; we offer some suggestions on how to protect your account. 29:25 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+CvneiF3L ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 304: Chrome Security, 95% Accurate Acoustic Attacks, and QR Code Parking Scams http://podcast.intego.com/304 b004fc9c-298e-4c2a-bcd3-5795ec71bdd2 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego There's a lot of news about Google this week. Chrome will move to weekly security patches, because of the many vulnerabilities in the browser. Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. And a $5 billion lawsuit against Google highlights misunderstandings about private browsing, or incognito mode. 29:10 false There's a lot of news about Google this week. Chrome will move to weekly security patches, because of the many vulnerabilities in the browser. Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. A $5 billion lawsuit against Google highlights misunderstandings about private browsing, or incognito mode. Meanwhile, Amazon sells expired Chromebooks, and a new acoustic attack is 95% accurate at stealing your keystrokes.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's a lot of news about Google this week. Chrome will move to weekly security patches, because of the many vulnerabilities in the browser. Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. A $5 billion lawsuit against Google highlights misunderstandings about private browsing, or incognito mode. Meanwhile, Amazon sells expired Chromebooks, and a new acoustic attack is 95% accurate at stealing your keystrokes.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's a lot of news about Google this week. Chrome will move to weekly security patches, because of the many vulnerabilities in the browser. Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. A $5 billion lawsuit against Google highlights misunderstandings about private browsing, or incognito mode. Meanwhile, Amazon sells expired Chromebooks, and a new acoustic attack is 95% accurate at stealing your keystrokes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+uUj2_fot ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 303: Apple Updates, VaporMalware, and the Cyber Trust Mark http://podcast.intego.com/303 0651832c-04a2-4579-932c-4211dcde733e Thu, 03 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:12 false 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.

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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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+g8gNcEJ2 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 302: Old Macs, iPhones, and iPads Will Miss Out on These New Features http://podcast.intego.com/302 7a446ee0-69b9-492e-a6d7-f6365eef5909 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Macs, iPhones, and iPads can last along time, but if they're more than a few years old, you won't get all the new features in Apple's latest operating systems. In this year's macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, older devices will miss out on some interesting new features. And running older Macs may even be dangerous. 27:44 false Macs, iPhones, and iPads can last along time, but if they're more than a few years old, you won't get all the new features in Apple's latest operating systems. In this year's macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, older devices will miss out on some interesting new features. And running older Macs may even be dangerous.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Macs, iPhones, and iPads can last along time, but if they're more than a few years old, you won't get all the new features in Apple's latest operating systems. In this year's macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, older devices will miss out on some interesting new features. And running older Macs may even be dangerous.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Macs, iPhones, and iPads can last along time, but if they're more than a few years old, you won't get all the new features in Apple's latest operating systems. In this year's macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, older devices will miss out on some interesting new features. And running older Macs may even be dangerous.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+JUlb5JfL ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 301: ShadowVault, WormGPT, and Apple's Re-released Rapid Security Response http://podcast.intego.com/301 a74279ed-1f1e-4b87-9a0f-f218440f8e74 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego There's new malware that's supposedly in the wild, but no one has samples. Is it a threat? We also look at WormGPT, the evil twin of ChatGPT, Apple's re-released Rapid Security Response, and Apple's new ad about security and privacy features. 27:58 false There's new malware that's supposedly in the wild, but no one has samples. Is it a threat? We also look at WormGPT, the evil twin of ChatGPT, Apple's re-released Rapid Security Response, and Apple's new ad about security and privacy features.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's new malware that's supposedly in the wild, but no one has samples. Is it a threat? We also look at WormGPT, the evil twin of ChatGPT, Apple's re-released Rapid Security Response, and Apple's new ad about security and privacy features.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's new malware that's supposedly in the wild, but no one has samples. Is it a threat? We also look at WormGPT, the evil twin of ChatGPT, Apple's re-released Rapid Security Response, and Apple's new ad about security and privacy features.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+g__hd-Aa ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 300: Apple's Bungled Rapid Security Response http://podcast.intego.com/300 155ff089-21d0-4bb4-ab2f-6bfbbba2b48c Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:10 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+OpjxO-pd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 299: Threads Launches, Amazon Primes Again, and Carmakers Surveil Drivers http://podcast.intego.com/299 a81e04e8-e85c-43ef-9293-82b98e877079 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Meta's Twitter competitor Threads has launched, and with it comes the same privacy risks as with the company's Facebook and Twitter. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and we explain why that cheap iPhone might not be a good deal. And US carmakers are snarfing up data from Bluetooth connected phones. 27:53 false Meta's Twitter competitor Threads has launched, and with it comes the same privacy risks as with the company's Facebook and Twitter. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and we explain why that cheap iPhone might not be a good deal. And US carmakers are snarfing up data from Bluetooth connected phones.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Meta's Twitter competitor Threads has launched, and with it comes the same privacy risks as with the company's Facebook and Twitter. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and we explain why that cheap iPhone might not be a good deal. And US carmakers are snarfing up data from Bluetooth connected phones.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Meta's Twitter competitor Threads has launched, and with it comes the same privacy risks as with the company's Facebook and Twitter. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, and we explain why that cheap iPhone might not be a good deal. And US carmakers are snarfing up data from Bluetooth connected phones.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+TTk4dKyb ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 298: Hallucinating Bots, Unsolicited Smartwatches, and Could this Be the End of End-to-End Encryption? http://podcast.intego.com/298 31cadaec-7065-43fa-987e-dd3ee5cbc8d0 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:22 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+7EVs1SPu ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 297: JokerSpy, Passkeys, Apple Security Updates, and New Private Browsing Features http://podcast.intego.com/297 a5d59831-cfbb-45f6-a321-c2ac5620c509 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego JokerSpy malware targets Macs, Apple announces passkey support for Apple IDs, new private browsing features in Safari delete tracking information, and Apple releases a slew of security updates for current and older operating systems for all its devices. 30:36 false JokerSpy malware targets Macs, Apple announces passkey support for Apple IDs, new private browsing features in Safari delete tracking information, and Apple releases a slew of security updates for current and older operating systems for all its devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> JokerSpy malware targets Macs, Apple announces passkey support for Apple IDs, new private browsing features in Safari delete tracking information, and Apple releases a slew of security updates for current and older operating systems for all its devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> JokerSpy malware targets Macs, Apple announces passkey support for Apple IDs, new private browsing features in Safari delete tracking information, and Apple releases a slew of security updates for current and older operating systems for all its devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Oss52L2a ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 296: New Security and Privacy Features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17 http://podcast.intego.com/296 82ccac7a-f39a-4c48-bcbd-2085db9df405 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's forthcoming operating systems have many new features to enhance security and privacy. We look at some of these, and we talk about text scams, Minecraft mods, and how 5G hasn't lived up to the hype. 26:27 false Apple's forthcoming operating systems have many new features to enhance security and privacy. We look at some of these, and we talk about text scams, Minecraft mods, and how 5G hasn't lived up to the hype.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's forthcoming operating systems have many new features to enhance security and privacy. We look at some of these, and we talk about text scams, Minecraft mods, and how 5G hasn't lived up to the hype.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's forthcoming operating systems have many new features to enhance security and privacy. We look at some of these, and we talk about text scams, Minecraft mods, and how 5G hasn't lived up to the hype.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+SgzEDymq ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 295: WWDC: New Macs, macOS Sonoma, iOS and iPadOS 17, and Vision Pro http://podcast.intego.com/295 9a304a7f-3b7d-464a-bf7c-4323d58d584c Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at what Apple presented at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. We discuss the key features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and we talk a bit about Apple's new Vision Pro AR/VR headset. We also discuss some recent Chrome vulnerabilities. 29:52 false We look at what Apple presented at this year's worldwide developers conference. We discuss the key features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and we talk a bit about Apple's new Vision Pro AR/VR headset. We also discuss some recent Chrome vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at what Apple presented at this year's worldwide developers conference. We discuss the key features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and we talk a bit about Apple's new Vision Pro AR/VR headset. We also discuss some recent Chrome vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at what Apple presented at this year's worldwide developers conference. We discuss the key features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and we talk a bit about Apple's new Vision Pro AR/VR headset. We also discuss some recent Chrome vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+sWfMXGLd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 294: WWDC Preview, RomCom, PyPI, Hot Pixels, and More http://podcast.intego.com/294 b61944d3-086c-4730-a5f1-6559ed8eb3d6 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPI 2FA, Hot Pixels (which may not be so hot) and other malware and vulnerabilities. 27:48 false Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPI 2FA, Hot Pixels (which may not be so hot) and other malware and vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPI 2FA, Hot Pixels (which may not be so hot) and other malware and vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPI 2FA, Hot Pixels (which may not be so hot) and other malware and vulnerabilities.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+i3W9sA9O ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 293: When Does Your iPhone Become Unsafe to Use? http://podcast.intego.com/293 6133e2c3-936a-4620-ba02-a5e2259facc7 Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A new hacking tool, BrutePrint, can unlock lots of smartphones, but not iPhones. Router infections can be hard to remove, and we wonder why Apple got out of the wi-fi business. And we take a close look at whether it's safe to use an iPhone, if it can no longer run the latest version of iOS. 27:33 false A new hacking tool, BrutePrint, can unlock lots of smartphones, including some iPhones with Touch ID. Router infections can be hard to remove, and we discuss why Apple might have gotten out of the Wi-Fi business. And we take a close look at whether it's safe to use an iPhone, if it can no longer run the latest version of iOS.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new hacking tool, BrutePrint, can unlock lots of smartphones, including some iPhones with Touch ID. Router infections can be hard to remove, and we discuss why Apple might have gotten out of the Wi-Fi business. And we take a close look at whether it's safe to use an iPhone, if it can no longer run the latest version of iOS.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new hacking tool, BrutePrint, can unlock lots of smartphones, including some iPhones with Touch ID. Router infections can be hard to remove, and we discuss why Apple might have gotten out of the Wi-Fi business. And we take a close look at whether it's safe to use an iPhone, if it can no longer run the latest version of iOS.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+q8Q5niVg ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 292: New Top-Level Domains, .Zip and .Mov; Geacon Malware; and Google to Delete Dormant Accounts http://podcast.intego.com/292 a7b4bd50-2bbb-4b46-9e75-023dc0d966ac Thu, 18 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New top-level domains use common file extensions, and this could lead to confusion, and dangerous downloads. Apple announces a new personal voice modeling feature. And Google warns dormant users: log in, or get shut out. 29:07 false New top-level domains use common file extensions, and this could lead to confusion, and dangerous downloads. Apple announces a new personal voice modeling feature. And Google warns dormant users: log in, or get shut out.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New top-level domains use common file extensions, and this could lead to confusion, and dangerous downloads. Apple announces a new personal voice modeling feature. And Google warns dormant users: log in, or get shut out.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New top-level domains use common file extensions, and this could lead to confusion, and dangerous downloads. Apple announces a new personal voice modeling feature. And Google warns dormant users: log in, or get shut out.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+97l9uvD8 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 291: Snake Malware, Lockdown Mode, and Apple App Subscriptions http://podcast.intego.com/291 95796041-0b97-4e07-b425-b1e9285206ca Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The FBI has shut down servers for Snake malware, which we wrote about back in 2017. Apple's lockdown mode has been found to prevent some serious malware attacks. And Apple is testing the water with app subscriptions for two of its pro apps on the iPad. 27:45 false The FBI has shut down servers for Snake malware, which we wrote about back in 2017. Apple's lockdown mode has been found to prevent some serious malware attacks. And Apple is testing the water with app subscriptions for two of its pro apps on the iPad.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The FBI has shut down servers for Snake malware, which we wrote about back in 2017. Apple's lockdown mode has been found to prevent some serious malware attacks. And Apple is testing the water with app subscriptions for two of its pro apps on the iPad.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The FBI has shut down servers for Snake malware, which we wrote about back in 2017. Apple's lockdown mode has been found to prevent some serious malware attacks. And Apple is testing the water with app subscriptions for two of its pro apps on the iPad.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+cRU0vg1c ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 290: Apple's First Rapid Security Response, New Mac Malware, and Insecure Google Authenticator Sync http://podcast.intego.com/290 1c505f6b-6320-46b5-9655-2f4b58745b6f Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:29 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+w-OgQkSZ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 289: AI Is Everywhere, and How to Set Up an Old Mac as a Server http://podcast.intego.com/289 c905ff72-d93f-462f-972e-4a17e4d3500a Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego AI is coming to an app near you. We discuss how these features will affect work, and the potential security implications of AI tools snarfing up files in businesses. We also discuss how to set up an old - or new - Mac as a home server. It's a useful tool if you have multiple Macs. 29:52 false AI is coming to an app near you. We discuss how these features will affect work, and the potential security implications of AI tools snarfing up files in businesses. We also discuss how to set up an old - or new - Mac as a home server. It's a useful tool if you have multiple Macs.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> AI is coming to an app near you. We discuss how these features will affect work, and the potential security implications of AI tools snarfing up files in businesses. We also discuss how to set up an old - or new - Mac as a home server. It's a useful tool if you have multiple Macs.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> AI is coming to an app near you. We discuss how these features will affect work, and the potential security implications of AI tools snarfing up files in businesses. We also discuss how to set up an old - or new - Mac as a home server. It's a useful tool if you have multiple Macs.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+CD2JVl4P ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 288: Sideloading on iOS, Lockbit Ransomware on Mac, and Zero-Day Chrome Vulnerabilities http://podcast.intego.com/288 499b2eee-96a1-49a3-9b35-f4d709418a68 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Lockbit ransomware is starting to target Macs, two zero-day Chrome vulnerabilities require urgent updates, and sideloading - installing apps not from Apple's App Store - is coming to iOS soon; at least in the EU. 30:12 false Lockbit ransomware is starting to target Macs, two zero-day Chrome vulnerabilities require urgent updates, and sideloading - installing apps not from Apple's App Store - is coming to iOS soon; at least in the EU.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Lockbit ransomware is starting to target Macs, two zero-day Chrome vulnerabilities require urgent updates, and sideloading - installing apps not from Apple's App Store - is coming to iOS soon; at least in the EU.

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]]> Lockbit ransomware is starting to target Macs, two zero-day Chrome vulnerabilities require urgent updates, and sideloading - installing apps not from Apple's App Store - is coming to iOS soon; at least in the EU.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+O3uKQR6j ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 287: Juice Jacking, Best Buy Phishing, and Garage Doors Redux http://podcast.intego.com/287 1567c3fa-972e-43b9-b74b-b9bd0c979e1e Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:56 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+b7Tb6VG3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 286: Supply Chain Attacks, Garage Doors, and Exploding USB Drives http://podcast.intego.com/286 622ca1f8-04ca-44c5-be5f-bec401b7d8f0 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded. 26:58 false We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+8fL7AAhz ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 285: New Mac Malware, and Stolen Session Cookies http://podcast.intego.com/285 d0afe355-82e1-4faa-bafa-a072bd041ba8 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New Mac malware can exfiltrate various types of data from your Mac, and a Chrome extension can steal Facebook session cookies. We discuss how stolen session cookies can give attackers easy access to your accounts, and potential ways to thwart this. 29:24 false New Mac malware can exfiltrate various types of data from your Mac, and a Chrome extension can steal Facebook session cookies. We discuss how stolen session cookies can give attackers easy access to your accounts, and potential ways to thwart this.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New Mac malware can exfiltrate various types of data from your Mac, and a Chrome extension can steal Facebook session cookies. We discuss how stolen session cookies can give attackers easy access to your accounts, and potential ways to thwart this.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New Mac malware can exfiltrate various types of data from your Mac, and a Chrome extension can steal Facebook session cookies. We discuss how stolen session cookies can give attackers easy access to your accounts, and potential ways to thwart this.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+e7I55PUw ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 284: AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys http://podcast.intego.com/284 14fa26fa-d43b-4c70-b922-8723f31cc56c Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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? 30:19 false 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?

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+19H66SHg ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 283: Phishing Hackers Defeat 2FA via Man-in-the-Middle Attacks http://podcast.intego.com/283 5c8c8084-ac5f-4750-b21a-bb854e3cb307 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks. 27:09 false Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Ij6eil22 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 282: ScamBots and ScAmazon http://podcast.intego.com/282 3e137baa-3150-4f48-893b-347a894254ec Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:38 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+A3AK1hU2 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 281: Pirated Mac Apps Contain Malware, and iMessage Support on Windows (Sort of) http://podcast.intego.com/281 143b7150-bc48-4651-8a33-3a330660716c Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:27 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+bxAb4Vzm ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 280: Twitter and Two-Factor Authentication http://podcast.intego.com/280 82b98182-1256-4f7f-a135-d9d0a7603dab Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego With SMS-based two-factor authentication no longer free on Twitter, we discuss the more secure and free way of protecting your account using an authenticator app. We also look at new details about Apple's latest security updates, Windows on M-series Macs, and a WhatsApp warning about reused phone numbers. 28:50 false With SMS-based two-factor authentication no longer free on Twitter, we discuss the more secure and free way of protecting your account using an authenticator app. We also look at new details about Apple's latest security updates, Windows on M-series Macs, and a WhatsApp warning about reused phone numbers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> With SMS-based two-factor authentication no longer free on Twitter, we discuss the more secure and free way of protecting your account using an authenticator app. We also look at new details about Apple's latest security updates, Windows on M-series Macs, and a WhatsApp warning about reused phone numbers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> With SMS-based two-factor authentication no longer free on Twitter, we discuss the more secure and free way of protecting your account using an authenticator app. We also look at new details about Apple's latest security updates, Windows on M-series Macs, and a WhatsApp warning about reused phone numbers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+AkvhptHN ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 279: Apple Zero-Day Update, the Kia Challenge, and How to Factory Reset Apple Devices http://podcast.intego.com/279 91d2a4a1-735a-4327-ae8b-7702df0d6d14 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has issued an update for a zero-day, in the wild, WebKit vulnerability. The Kia Challenge has shown that you can start some cars with a USB cable. And sometimes you need to factory reset Apple devices; we explain how. 28:50 false Apple has issued an update for a zero-day, in the wild, WebKit vulnerability. The Kia Challenge has shown that you can start some cars with a USB cable. And sometimes you need to factory reset Apple devices; we explain how.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has issued an update for a zero-day, in the wild, WebKit vulnerability. The Kia Challenge has shown that you can start some cars with a USB cable. And sometimes you need to factory reset Apple devices; we explain how.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has issued an update for a zero-day, in the wild, WebKit vulnerability. The Kia Challenge has shown that you can start some cars with a USB cable. And sometimes you need to factory reset Apple devices; we explain how.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+iu960qul ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 278: ChatGPT & AI Risks http://podcast.intego.com/278 451fabb5-6d3e-47ce-a6ac-f4a1e5dd1d4e Thu, 09 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected. 30:19 false AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+SeW1KFPv ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 277: Credential Stuffing, Pig Butchering, Security Keys for Your Apple Account, and the New Mac mini http://podcast.intego.com/277 365c3e92-d7c7-453f-aff8-9e9f81e28b7f Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:36 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+HgGFB5gX ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 276: The Year in Mac Malware 2022 http://podcast.intego.com/276 9ac728f9-6999-4326-aa05-4c6d1f1e9f4a Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022. 26:43 false Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+mfj1rduq ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 275: M2 Chip Boost, New Macs, and the Return of the HomePod http://podcast.intego.com/275 25f9fd52-2728-4612-ba42-e0845ce2a336 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:04 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+V0DrxRgd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 274: Safari at 20, Apple Crash Detection False Positives, and ChatGPT AI for Hackers http://podcast.intego.com/274 7f8c0e28-b166-4e16-a204-c5a98373304d Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss the 20th anniversary of Apple's Safari web browser, look at more false positives on roller coasters and ski slopes with Apple's crash detection, then finish looking at our Apple security and privacy roundup for 2022. 28:51 false We discuss the 20th anniversary of Apple's Safari web browser, look at more false positives on roller coasters and ski slopes with Apple's crash detection, then finish looking at our Apple security and privacy roundup for 2022.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss the 20th anniversary of Apple's Safari web browser, look at more false positives on roller coasters and ski slopes with Apple's crash detection, then finish looking at our Apple security and privacy roundup for 2022.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss the 20th anniversary of Apple's Safari web browser, look at more false positives on roller coasters and ski slopes with Apple's crash detection, then finish looking at our Apple security and privacy roundup for 2022.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+l15NZUuP ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 273: LastPass, TikTok, Phishing, and the Year in Apple Security and Privacy http://podcast.intego.com/273 a98e1428-ea04-410e-8954-ebf451b5e618 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Password manager LastPass had a data breach, and users' vaults are at risk; TikTok spied on US journalists; and two new phishing attempts showing how complex techniques are used to try to fool people. And we begin our look at the year in Apple security and privacy. 28:29 false Password manager LastPass had a data breach, and users' vaults are at risk; TikTok spied on US journalists; and two new phishing attempts showing how complex techniques are used to try to fool people. And we begin our look at the year in Apple security and privacy.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Password manager LastPass had a data breach, and users' vaults are at risk; TikTok spied on US journalists; and two new phishing attempts showing how complex techniques are used to try to fool people. And we begin our look at the year in Apple security and privacy.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Password manager LastPass had a data breach, and users' vaults are at risk; TikTok spied on US journalists; and two new phishing attempts showing how complex techniques are used to try to fool people. And we begin our look at the year in Apple security and privacy.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+WAnBzHDf ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 272: Top 10 Security and Privacy Tips for Apple Users http://podcast.intego.com/272 39cfd759-1156-4bd4-bf6a-2bde5a75e7a7 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:46 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+QeDpfWw_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 271: Stalkerware, Gatekeeper Vulnerabilities, and No Mac Pro for Christmas http://podcast.intego.com/271 c9e92828-9b8b-42b3-9736-b046e09a8221 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the change. 27:28 false Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the change.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the change.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the change.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+blVzQsrm ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 270: Apple’s Advanced Data Protection http://podcast.intego.com/270 7c400065-bdee-4901-bd2e-e43ea7ad2df5 Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has released a slew of updates and new features for most of its operating systems. We'll take a look at some of the highlights including Apple's Advanced Data Protection. 31:03 false Apple has released a slew of updates and new features for most of its operating systems. We'll take a look at some of the highlights including Apple's Advanced Data Protection.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has released a slew of updates and new features for most of its operating systems. We'll take a look at some of the highlights including Apple's Advanced Data Protection.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has released a slew of updates and new features for most of its operating systems. We'll take a look at some of the highlights including Apple's Advanced Data Protection.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+hM-4O3tF ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 269: Find My Finds More http://podcast.intego.com/269 e02cc270-a4f9-4e27-8d88-3c9ed3d5b0c6 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss several stories about Apple's Find My app: when it goes terribly wrong, how stalkers are using it, and how you can now ping an AirTag from your Mac. We also warn about prolific new email scams, discuss Apple's new karaoke feature, and more. 28:39 false We discuss several stories about Apple's Find My app: when it goes terribly wrong, how stalkers are using it, and how you can now ping an AirTag from your Mac. We also warn about prolific new email scams, discuss Apple's new karaoke feature, and more.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss several stories about Apple's Find My app: when it goes terribly wrong, how stalkers are using it, and how you can now ping an AirTag from your Mac. We also warn about prolific new email scams, discuss Apple's new karaoke feature, and more.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss several stories about Apple's Find My app: when it goes terribly wrong, how stalkers are using it, and how you can now ping an AirTag from your Mac. We also warn about prolific new email scams, discuss Apple's new karaoke feature, and more.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+EhdouKdC ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 268: The “Secret” Apple Tax - Intego Mac Podcast Episode 268 http://podcast.intego.com/268 def4cadf-9ddd-437d-bab3-bc9a84eb9e1f Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego There's more news about Twitter, as Elon Musk has called out the "secret" Apple tax of 30% that large developers pay, that wasn't so secret. We also look at the various types of drives that you can use to back up your Mac: hard drives, SSDs, and NASs. 29:41 false There's more news about Twitter, as Elon Musk has called out the "secret" Apple tax of 30% that large developers pay, that wasn't so secret. We also look at the various types of drives that you can use to back up your Mac: hard drives, SSDs, and NASs.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's more news about Twitter, as Elon Musk has called out the "secret" Apple tax of 30% that large developers pay, that wasn't so secret. We also look at the various types of drives that you can use to back up your Mac: hard drives, SSDs, and NASs.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's more news about Twitter, as Elon Musk has called out the "secret" Apple tax of 30% that large developers pay, that wasn't so secret. We also look at the various types of drives that you can use to back up your Mac: hard drives, SSDs, and NASs.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+7tWDOhRj ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 267: AirPods as Trackers, Hacking Hackers, and Apple Tracking http://podcast.intego.com/267 8cabca27-351d-49ab-b570-9f971722de25 Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego In this week's security news, a stalker used AirPods to track a woman, since they don't sent alerts like AirTags; Australia is hacking hackers in a sort of precrime operation; Apple is tracking a lot of user data; and we give a few tips for the annual Black Friday shopathon. 28:15 false In this week's security news, a stalker used AirPods to track a woman, since they don't sent alerts like AirTags; Australia is hacking hackers in a sort of precrime operation; Apple is tracking a lot of user data; and we give a few tips for the annual Black Friday shopathon.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Don’t miss our deep discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! This weekend, use this link to get the best deal of the year on Intego software.

]]> In this week's security news, a stalker used AirPods to track a woman, since they don't sent alerts like AirTags; Australia is hacking hackers in a sort of precrime operation; Apple is tracking a lot of user data; and we give a few tips for the annual Black Friday shopathon.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Don’t miss our deep discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! This weekend, use this link to get the best deal of the year on Intego software.

]]> In this week's security news, a stalker used AirPods to track a woman, since they don't sent alerts like AirTags; Australia is hacking hackers in a sort of precrime operation; Apple is tracking a lot of user data; and we give a few tips for the annual Black Friday shopathon.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Don’t miss our deep discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! This weekend, use this link to get the best deal of the year on Intego software.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+WAvgR92K ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 266: Twitter, AirDrop, and Continuity Camera http://podcast.intego.com/266 5aed581e-9da3-4a7e-92e8-f2c5de29031c Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The situation at Twitter is changing daily, and we have some security tips for staying safe with Twitter’s new verification system. We look at some changes that Apple is making to AirDrop in China, which would be good for everyone. And we discuss the new Continuity Camera feature of macOS Ventura.  27:29 false The situation at Twitter is changing daily, and we have some security tips for staying safe with Twitter’s new verification system. We look at some changes that Apple is making to AirDrop in China, which would be good for everyone. And we discuss the new Continuity Camera feature of macOS Ventura. 

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The situation at Twitter is changing daily, and we have some security tips for staying safe with Twitter’s new verification system. We look at some changes that Apple is making to AirDrop in China, which would be good for everyone. And we discuss the new Continuity Camera feature of macOS Ventura. 

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The situation at Twitter is changing daily, and we have some security tips for staying safe with Twitter’s new verification system. We look at some changes that Apple is making to AirDrop in China, which would be good for everyone. And we discuss the new Continuity Camera feature of macOS Ventura. 

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+_7awail9 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 265: Extreme Security and Privacy on the iPhone http://podcast.intego.com/265 72163f55-86ef-4f29-809e-4367c07cdd3b Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's new Lockdown Mode provides extreme security and privacy on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We discuss how it works, and what the downsides are of using this feature. We also talk about how TikTok's new privacy policy states that staff can access user data, how Zoom mandates new client updates every 90 days, and how the U.S. is planning "nutrition labels" for IoT devices. 28:15 false Apple's new Lockdown Mode provides extreme security and privacy on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We discuss how it works, and what the downsides are of using this feature. We also talk about how TikTok's new privacy policy states that staff can access user data, how Zoom mandates new client updates every 90 days, and how the U.S. is planning "nutrition labels" for IoT devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's new Lockdown Mode provides extreme security and privacy on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We discuss how it works, and what the downsides are of using this feature. We also talk about how TikTok's new privacy policy states that staff can access user data, how Zoom mandates new client updates every 90 days, and how the U.S. is planning "nutrition labels" for IoT devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's new Lockdown Mode provides extreme security and privacy on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We discuss how it works, and what the downsides are of using this feature. We also talk about how TikTok's new privacy policy states that staff can access user data, how Zoom mandates new client updates every 90 days, and how the U.S. is planning "nutrition labels" for IoT devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+FYM4kUk1 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 264: The Dangers of Verified Accounts on Social Networks http://podcast.intego.com/264 5f11e452-a070-4ef0-845d-8957bd1268c0 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss this week's Apple security updates, explain why some apps have issues with full disk access in macOS Ventura, and we discuss the dangers of verified accounts on social networks, such as Twitter. We also take a close look at one of the biggest changes in macOS Ventura, the System Settings app. 27:40 false We discuss this week's Apple security updates, explain why some apps have issues with full disk access in macOS Ventura, and we discuss the dangers of verified accounts on social networks, such as Twitter. We also take a close look at one of the biggest changes in macOS Ventura, the System Settings app.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss this week's Apple security updates, explain why some apps have issues with full disk access in macOS Ventura, and we discuss the dangers of verified accounts on social networks, such as Twitter. We also take a close look at one of the biggest changes in macOS Ventura, the System Settings app.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We discuss this week's Apple security updates, explain why some apps have issues with full disk access in macOS Ventura, and we discuss the dangers of verified accounts on social networks, such as Twitter. We also take a close look at one of the biggest changes in macOS Ventura, the System Settings app.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+v0ErCgf1 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 263: What's New in macOS Ventura http://podcast.intego.com/263 c8437f44-b45a-4445-933a-32e100c28a37 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a look at some of the new features in macOS Ventura, and we also discuss the more than 100 vulnerabilities patched in this week's operating system updates. And we discuss Apple's surprising foray into ads for gambling apps in the iOS / iPadOS App Store. 30:14 false We take a look at some of the new features in macOS Ventura, and we also discuss the more than 100 vulnerabilities patched in this week's operating system updates. And we discuss Apple's surprising foray into ads for gambling apps in the iOS / iPadOS App Store.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a look at some of the new features in macOS Ventura, and we also discuss the more than 100 vulnerabilities patched in this week's operating system updates. And we discuss Apple's surprising foray into ads for gambling apps in the iOS / iPadOS App Store.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a look at some of the new features in macOS Ventura, and we also discuss the more than 100 vulnerabilities patched in this week's operating system updates. And we discuss Apple's surprising foray into ads for gambling apps in the iOS / iPadOS App Store.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+M6elSCR_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 262: Apple's Confusing New iPad Line http://podcast.intego.com/262 05160bef-2b20-4a0a-af7d-ab72b75520dd Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:09 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rQ_PAPJo ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 261: Are AirTags Safe on Airlines? http://podcast.intego.com/261 ad527057-123a-4d40-a5bc-fde96ec6def8 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's new crash detection feature in iPhones is creating false positives on roller coasters. Researchers have found a way to use thermal tracking to figure out the password you've just typed. And are AirTags safe on airlines? Lufthansa isn't quite sure. 28:52 false Apple's new crash detection feature in iPhones is creating false positives on roller coasters. Researchers have found a way to use thermal tracking to figure out the password you've just typed. And are AirTags safe on airlines? Lufthansa isn't quite sure.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's new crash detection feature in iPhones is creating false positives on roller coasters. Researchers have found a way to use thermal tracking to figure out the password you've just typed. And are AirTags safe on airlines? Lufthansa isn't quite sure.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's new crash detection feature in iPhones is creating false positives on roller coasters. Researchers have found a way to use thermal tracking to figure out the password you've just typed. And are AirTags safe on airlines? Lufthansa isn't quite sure.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c8SDz_Bw ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 260: The EU Mandates USB-C Ports http://podcast.intego.com/260 44d792d2-1cf8-4ae5-b6b0-c3a9ff8f598f Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides? 31:47 false The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5sTfSNrN ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 259: The Dangers of Expired Domains and Old Email Addresses http://podcast.intego.com/259 8a9b096f-a6f3-41bd-87ae-349720bc0d47 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain. 28:08 false When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> When domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+jGjCe48M ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 258: Apple’s New iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 http://podcast.intego.com/258 d274f05c-ffcd-4ac0-8de3-df04ebda4400 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac. 30:36 false Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+HUjO2Bik ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 257: Hello, iOS 16! http://podcast.intego.com/257 5fac2fec-864d-4cc6-be04-d4e82aa2f90f Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of. 29:16 false iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are here, and we give you some tips on prepping your devices for upgrade. We also discuss which older operating systems will continue to get security updates, and what's up with that standalone Safari update for macOS? And we talk about a new Mac App Store lookalike web page scam that you should be aware of.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+o8eHIF6s ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 256: Apple's Far Out Event http://podcast.intego.com/256 294e97ee-4969-4651-8ceb-2fd346837c4f Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:38 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+zKwib7Qa ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 255: Email Privacy: Apple Hide My Email and DuckDuckGo Email Protection http://podcast.intego.com/255 4f0a8d50-ca6c-400b-ac3e-3014602de778 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a deep dive into two email privacy protection features, from Apple and DuckDuckGo. We also give a few predictions for Apple's Far Out event next week, look at cases where two-factor authentication isn't enough, and discuss how macOS is actively scanning for malware; at least for 13 types of malware. 29:13 false We take a deep dive into two email privacy protection features, from Apple and DuckDuckGo. We also give a few predictions for Apple's Far Out event next week, look at cases where two-factor authentication isn't enough, and discuss how macOS is actively scanning for malware; at least for 13 types of malware.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a deep dive into two email privacy protection features, from Apple and DuckDuckGo. We also give a few predictions for Apple's Far Out event next week, look at cases where two-factor authentication isn't enough, and discuss how macOS is actively scanning for malware; at least for 13 types of malware.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a deep dive into two email privacy protection features, from Apple and DuckDuckGo. We also give a few predictions for Apple's Far Out event next week, look at cases where two-factor authentication isn't enough, and discuss how macOS is actively scanning for malware; at least for 13 types of malware.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Yy7Yte2g ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 254: Which Is More Secure: Face ID, Touch ID, or a Passcode? http://podcast.intego.com/254 733f27e9-89ab-4ae9-b40a-878a94965d9c Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event; it's on September 7, and we discuss what we could see. We also look at more mobile apps that inject javascript in web pages in their in-app browsers; are they doing this to collect data? And we look at Face ID, Touch ID, and a passcode to determine which is more secure. 29:07 false Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event; it's on September 7, and we discuss what we could see. We also look at more mobile apps that inject JavaScript in web pages in their in-app browsers; are they doing this to collect data? And we look at Face ID, Touch ID, and passcodes to determine which is more secure.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event; it's on September 7, and we discuss what we could see. We also look at more mobile apps that inject JavaScript in web pages in their in-app browsers; are they doing this to collect data? And we look at Face ID, Touch ID, and passcodes to determine which is more secure.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has announced the date for its iPhone event; it's on September 7, and we discuss what we could see. We also look at more mobile apps that inject JavaScript in web pages in their in-app browsers; are they doing this to collect data? And we look at Face ID, Touch ID, and passcodes to determine which is more secure.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+tsnk1L_9 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 253: Car Hacks, Facebook Tracks, and Windows on Macs http://podcast.intego.com/253 837badeb-3a79-455f-818a-752682e56f1f Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at another car hack, this time when a security researcher found the private key for Hyundai updates through a Google search. We also explain how Facebook tracks you, even when you don't allow it, and another, even easier way to run Windows on a Mac -- at a cost. Finally, we look at how a security journalist got fooled by a phishing scam. 27:48 false We look at another car hack, this time when a security researcher found the private key for Hyundai updates through a Google search. We also explain how Facebook tracks you, even when you don't allow it, and another, even easier way to run Windows on a Mac -- at a cost. Finally, we look at how a security journalist got fooled by a phishing scam.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at another car hack, this time when a security researcher found the private key for Hyundai updates through a Google search. We also explain how Facebook tracks you, even when you don't allow it, and another, even easier way to run Windows on a Mac -- at a cost. Finally, we look at how a security journalist got fooled by a phishing scam.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at another car hack, this time when a security researcher found the private key for Hyundai updates through a Google search. We also explain how Facebook tracks you, even when you don't allow it, and another, even easier way to run Windows on a Mac -- at a cost. Finally, we look at how a security journalist got fooled by a phishing scam.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+0gmQiToZ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 252: Google Begs Apple to Replace iMessage with RCS http://podcast.intego.com/252 db31db3e-e7cf-4945-b999-e2a8bbc3a13a Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Google has launched a campaign to try to pressure Apple to adopt a messaging standard that is more amenable to Android users, but this is far more self-serving than it first appears. Also, we look at how Amazon wants to map your home with Roomba robot vacuum cleaners. 30:48 false Google has launched a campaign to try to pressure Apple to adopt a messaging standard that is more amenable to Android users, but this is far more self-serving than it first appears. Also, we look at how Amazon wants to map your home with Roomba robot vacuum cleaners.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Google has launched a campaign to try to pressure Apple to adopt a messaging standard that is more amenable to Android users, but this is far more self-serving than it first appears. Also, we look at how Amazon wants to map your home with Roomba robot vacuum cleaners.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Google has launched a campaign to try to pressure Apple to adopt a messaging standard that is more amenable to Android users, but this is far more self-serving than it first appears. Also, we look at how Amazon wants to map your home with Roomba robot vacuum cleaners.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rvPkrwmE ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 251: Tom Cruise and the Leap Second http://podcast.intego.com/251 597b9af2-3ec7-4c96-b4bf-45168c709e9c Thu, 04 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Tom Cruise is showing up everywhere: landing his helicopter in an English family's garden; interrupting hikers and leaping off a cliff; and even in deepfake videos. We also look at crypto apps on Apple's App Store, and we discuss the leap second, and how taking away one second in time could wreak havoc on computers. 29:23 false Tom Cruise is showing up everywhere: landing his helicopter in an English family's garden; interrupting hikers and leaping off a cliff; and even in deepfake videos. We also look at crypto apps on Apple's App Store, and we discuss the leap second, and how taking away one second in time could wreak havoc on computers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Tom Cruise is showing up everywhere: landing his helicopter in an English family's garden; interrupting hikers and leaping off a cliff; and even in deepfake videos. We also look at crypto apps on Apple's App Store, and we discuss the leap second, and how taking away one second in time could wreak havoc on computers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Tom Cruise is showing up everywhere: landing his helicopter in an English family's garden; interrupting hikers and leaping off a cliff; and even in deepfake videos. We also look at crypto apps on Apple's App Store, and we discuss the leap second, and how taking away one second in time could wreak havoc on computers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+GipEyApq ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 250: Is Your Car the Next Security Risk? http://podcast.intego.com/250 04771b42-c0a7-4096-8186-3093102dcfc3 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:20 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+kHhH3ZWW ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 249: Apple's New M2 MacBook Air http://podcast.intego.com/249 0877425f-bae8-4e9a-ab90-6be2ccd04ec6 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:26 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+f0ZE6f_o ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 248: Lockdown Mode http://podcast.intego.com/248 49d2aecd-6f83-43c3-96e9-6889eba3f060 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has announced a new extra-protection security feature called Lockdown Mode, which will protect those at high risk from hackers. We explain why this is a great bundle of security features that you can enable with a single click. 28:22 false Apple has announced a new extra-protection security feature called Lockdown Mode, which will protect those at high risk from hackers. We explain why this is a great bundle of security features that you can enable with a single click.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has announced a new extra-protection security feature called Lockdown Mode, which will protect those at high risk from hackers. We explain why this is a great bundle of security features that you can enable with a single click.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has announced a new extra-protection security feature called Lockdown Mode, which will protect those at high risk from hackers. We explain why this is a great bundle of security features that you can enable with a single click.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+jUTv0uEO ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 247: Prime Day Shopping Safety Tips http://podcast.intego.com/247 8d998512-1f40-41bf-8197-730e514c1793 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Amazon Prime Day is next week, and we offer some tips on buying securely. We also explain how you can run Windows 11 on your Mac for free. 25:38 false Amazon Prime Day is next week, and we offer some tips on buying securely. We also explain how you can run Windows 11 on your Mac for free.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Amazon Prime Day is next week, and we offer some tips on buying securely. We also explain how you can run Windows 11 on your Mac for free.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Amazon Prime Day is next week, and we offer some tips on buying securely. We also explain how you can run Windows 11 on your Mac for free.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+yeY9SksG ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 246: The iPhone at 15 http://podcast.intego.com/246 b6eb3247-5fff-4f1f-a1d3-46c6c8b9d682 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at this week's security news, then we reminisce about 15 years of the iPhone, which went on sale on June 29, 2007. It's been an interesting ride so far. 28:03 false We look at this week's security news, then we reminisce about 15 years of the iPhone, which went on sale on June 29, 2007. It's been an interesting ride so far.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at this week's security news, then we reminisce about 15 years of the iPhone, which went on sale on June 29, 2007. It's been an interesting ride so far.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at this week's security news, then we reminisce about 15 years of the iPhone, which went on sale on June 29, 2007. It's been an interesting ride so far.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Dz9qhOne ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 245: Everything You Can Do with iCloud http://podcast.intego.com/245 416e83bd-95a3-4f10-88f0-e4bfa8cb3b28 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:30:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We also talk about a new phishing scam, how the Strava fitness app is causing problems for the Israeli military, some new Windows feature that copy Apple, and the end of captchas. Then we take a deep dive into iCloud, looking at the many features available with your iCloud account. 27:31 false We also talk about a new phishing scam, how the Strava fitness app is causing problems for the Israeli military, some new Windows feature that copy Apple, and the end of captchas. Then we take a deep dive into iCloud, looking at the many features available with your iCloud account.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We also talk about a new phishing scam, how the Strava fitness app is causing problems for the Israeli military, some new Windows feature that copy Apple, and the end of captchas. Then we take a deep dive into iCloud, looking at the many features available with your iCloud account.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We also talk about a new phishing scam, how the Strava fitness app is causing problems for the Israeli military, some new Windows feature that copy Apple, and the end of captchas. Then we take a deep dive into iCloud, looking at the many features available with your iCloud account.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+SMG5UDpW ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 244: Apple's Planned Obsolescence http://podcast.intego.com/244 74e82c24-2b06-42e5-83a3-160827ac195d Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at how Apple's planned obsolescence means that many devices won't be compatible with this fall's new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now. 27:26 false We look at how Apple's planned obsolescence means that many devices won't be compatible with this fall's new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at how Apple's planned obsolescence means that many devices won't be compatible with this fall's new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at how Apple's planned obsolescence means that many devices won't be compatible with this fall's new operating systems; even devices that are being sold right now.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+j4FsKV2V ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 243: Apple's New Operating Systems: macOS Ventura, iOS 16, & iPadOS 16 http://podcast.intego.com/243 adf5e085-f19f-45b9-b98e-a9bd17e49d28 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the security and privacy features that will be available this fall, and discuss the two new Apple laptops that are coming next month. 31:37 false Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the security and privacy features that will be available this fall, and discuss the two new Apple laptops that are coming next month.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the security and privacy features that will be available this fall, and discuss the two new Apple laptops that are coming next month.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the security and privacy features that will be available this fall, and discuss the two new Apple laptops that are coming next month.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+fylKzWCu ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 242: Waiting for WWDC http://podcast.intego.com/242 5c91c417-1a40-402e-9c62-05afad71f067 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego As we await next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021. 26:18 false As we await next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> As we await next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> As we await next week's Worldwide Developer Conference, we discuss what Apple may present. We also look at a clever method hackers are using to steal WhatsApp accounts, remind users to update Zoom, and examine why Apple has earned the third-highest gaming revenue in 2021.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+OrbCAuXu ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 241: Ellie’s Data Auction http://podcast.intego.com/241 84a83116-ff87-470f-a495-43e063601fdc Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie's data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren't enough. We also talk about Apple's home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack. 26:45 false Apple's recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie's data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren't enough. We also talk about Apple's home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie's data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren't enough. We also talk about Apple's home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's recent iPhone privacy ad features an auction of Ellie's data. We look at the ad and discuss the points Apple makes, and explains how they matter, and when they aren't enough. We also talk about Apple's home repair program, new app subscription rules, and an Instagram account hack.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+1UFThCJO ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 240: The Pros and Cons of Sideloading Apps on iOS http://podcast.intego.com/240 a8e1a23b-e5b4-4f04-a59a-b616241784d6 Thu, 19 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads. 29:31 false Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple claims that they need the App Store to ensure that iOS devices are safe. The company claims that sideloading, or installing apps from other sources, is dangerous. Yet this is what we have always done on the Mac. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of sideloading on iPhones and iPads.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Zs9pV2Mi ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 239: Requiem for the iPod http://podcast.intego.com/239 ccbed814-2a3e-414c-963f-aacb2300667c Thu, 12 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms. 27:02 false Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has discontinued the last iPod, the iPod touch. We discuss some of the history of the iPod, and look at 17 reasons who you should use an iPod touch. We also look at the new FIDO initiative, which allows your phone to replace passwords, and we discuss AirTag false alarms.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+hy5rxcZ6 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 238: Apple AirTags: One Year On http://podcast.intego.com/238 19c9072f-a606-4c80-844a-e18eaddaf36f Thu, 05 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 26:45 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+BEOsNPs8 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 237: Get Ready to Repair Your Own iPhone! http://podcast.intego.com/237 8f4723e6-85ce-4f27-8232-7ebc8bb196f2 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple is making the tools and documents needed for iPhone repairs available to users in the US. Are you ready to repair your own iPhone? Removing outdated apps is now a trend as Apple joins Google and begins removing older software from the app store. Apple may be forced by EU regulators to open up iMessage. And we'll discuss understanding USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and cables for Macs and iPads. 29:58 false Apple is making the tools and documents needed for iPhone repairs available to users in the US. Are you ready to repair your own iPhone? Removing outdated apps is now a trend as Apple joins Google and begins removing older software from the app store. Apple may be forced by EU regulators to open up iMessage. And we'll discuss understanding USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and cables for Macs and iPads.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple is making the tools and documents needed for iPhone repairs available to users in the US. Are you ready to repair your own iPhone? Removing outdated apps is now a trend as Apple joins Google and begins removing older software from the app store. Apple may be forced by EU regulators to open up iMessage. And we'll discuss understanding USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and cables for Macs and iPads.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple is making the tools and documents needed for iPhone repairs available to users in the US. Are you ready to repair your own iPhone? Removing outdated apps is now a trend as Apple joins Google and begins removing older software from the app store. Apple may be forced by EU regulators to open up iMessage. And we'll discuss understanding USB-C and Thunderbolt ports and cables for Macs and iPads.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+uq9kfUMN ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 236: Install macOS Monterey on a 15-Year Old Mac http://podcast.intego.com/236 0457ad24-4e2f-49fa-b3db-6c19558ebc24 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:12 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+N7gNCZkP ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 235: Everything About Your Apple ID http://podcast.intego.com/235 c13a3f7a-4bc7-4536-88b9-8398cf3ae6b4 Thu, 14 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc on refurb companies. And we take a deep dive into managing your Apple ID, the key to all Apple services. 27:03 false DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc on refurb companies. And we take a deep dive into managing your Apple ID, the key to all Apple services.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc on refurb companies. And we take a deep dive into managing your Apple ID, the key to all Apple services.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc on refurb companies. And we take a deep dive into managing your Apple ID, the key to all Apple services.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+YftOk79P ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 234: Apple’s Security Approach Endangers Users of macOS Big Sur & Catalina http://podcast.intego.com/234 a1c845cb-cb54-4e39-b21a-526c6832a57c Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has issued new updates, but hasn't patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking. 25:12 false Apple has issued new updates, but hasn't patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has issued new updates, but hasn't patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has issued new updates, but hasn't patched two serious vulnerability for Big Sur and Catalina. We also look at a serious MailChimp data breach, and how AirTags are being used more for stalking.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ffwdz7oq ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 233: Universal Control Comes to macOS Monterey http://podcast.intego.com/233 202f2be3-b9ab-44fe-a233-fabf4571a7d0 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:47 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5kNqvvCw ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 232: The Jargon Episode, Part II http://podcast.intego.com/232 3595f550-de99-40fc-a83a-696b153e518b Thu, 24 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We follow up on our recent episode explaining the jargon used in cybersecurity, explaining hacking and cracking, black hats and white hats, and more. 23:39 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+6XMGh9Ds ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 231: Apple Peek Performance Review http://podcast.intego.com/231 9ca836f9-ac2e-45bd-b04c-bacd52172ff1 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:45:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane... it's a QR code? And, of course, we'll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple's most recent Peek Performance Event. 27:46 false Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane... it's a QR code? And, of course, we'll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple's most recent Peek Performance Event.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane... it's a QR code? And, of course, we'll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple's most recent Peek Performance Event.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Plenty of Apple software updates came out last week and we have the run-down. Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane... it's a QR code? And, of course, we'll have our take on the latest gear announced at Apple's most recent Peek Performance Event.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ZLyOxd9S ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 230: The Jargon Episode http://podcast.intego.com/230 9acf2815-84aa-4354-9125-98d5af150f6a Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Do you know your bot from your zombie, your evil maid from your man in the middle? Computer security, like any technical field, has lots of jargon, and in this episode, we explain the terms you hear us use often when talking about malware and security issues. 29:16 false Do you know your bot from your zombie, your evil maid from your man in the middle? Computer security, like any technical field, has lots of jargon, and in this episode, we explain the terms you hear us use often when talking about malware and security issues.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Do you know your bot from your zombie, your evil maid from your man in the middle? Computer security, like any technical field, has lots of jargon, and in this episode, we explain the terms you hear us use often when talking about malware and security issues.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Do you know your bot from your zombie, your evil maid from your man in the middle? Computer security, like any technical field, has lots of jargon, and in this episode, we explain the terms you hear us use often when talking about malware and security issues.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+CXkyVyCp ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 229: Apple Peek Performance Prognostics http://podcast.intego.com/229 3d0c2b42-d5a7-43f9-92ae-8c292c27136c Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 26:27 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+8ZUsTt50 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 228: Apple T2 Security Vulnerability, New Gmail Spam Rules, and How Thread Makes Your Home Smarter http://podcast.intego.com/228 fb1d6b9c-b46d-4bc9-a98d-49264141b4d6 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The Mac's T2 security chip has been hacked and your Mac's passwords can be cracked. What you should know about a potentially serious vulnerability. You should probably check your Gmail spam folder? And we've got a look at the wireless mesh system you might already have running in your home. 32:11 false The Mac's T2 security chip has been hacked and your Mac's passwords can be cracked. What you should know about a potentially serious vulnerability. You should probably check your Gmail spam folder? And we've got a look at the wireless mesh system you might already have running in your home.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The Mac's T2 security chip has been hacked and your Mac's passwords can be cracked. What you should know about a potentially serious vulnerability. You should probably check your Gmail spam folder? And we've got a look at the wireless mesh system you might already have running in your home.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The Mac's T2 security chip has been hacked and your Mac's passwords can be cracked. What you should know about a potentially serious vulnerability. You should probably check your Gmail spam folder? And we've got a look at the wireless mesh system you might already have running in your home.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+mGmAgkcn ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 227: Apple Vulns, Macro Viruses, and How Encryption Protects You http://podcast.intego.com/227 3384ed22-5b1b-4efb-b0b7-a834c9e1609d Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:31 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5ntDLfTm ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 226: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do http://podcast.intego.com/226 9d41519f-977d-4ce2-8cff-45848ed7d47a Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features will hurt its bottom line; and third parties are selling AirTags that have been hacked to make them less detectable and easier to use for stalking. And, break ups happen: we've got some advice for how to un-share devices, services and personal data with your ex, just in time for Valentine's Day. 28:40 false A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features will hurt its bottom line; and third parties are selling AirTags that have been hacked to make them less detectable and easier to use for stalking. And, break ups happen: we've got some advice for how to un-share devices, services and personal data with your ex, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features will hurt its bottom line; and third parties are selling AirTags that have been hacked to make them less detectable and easier to use for stalking. And, break ups happen: we've got some advice for how to un-share devices, services and personal data with your ex, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features will hurt its bottom line; and third parties are selling AirTags that have been hacked to make them less detectable and easier to use for stalking. And, break ups happen: we've got some advice for how to un-share devices, services and personal data with your ex, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+44URvGJz ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 225: Face ID with a Mask; Barcodes with Stamps; and Problems with OneDrive http://podcast.intego.com/225 6ae15384-ccbb-4447-8eea-5199f8c6ed64 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at some Face ID tricks for you, your iPhone, and your mask. OneDrive and Dropbox run into a kernel extension issue and things may be kind of haywire for their syncing capabilities. The App Store announces support for unlisted apps for private distribution. And the UK's Royal Mail starts including barcodes with stamps, and fun may ensue. 27:31 false We look at some Face ID tricks for you, your iPhone, and your mask. OneDrive and Dropbox run into a kernel extension issue and things may be kind of haywire for their syncing capabilities. The App Store announces support for unlisted apps for private distribution. And the UK's Royal Mail starts including barcodes with stamps, and fun may ensue.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at some Face ID tricks for you, your iPhone, and your mask. OneDrive and Dropbox run into a kernel extension issue and things may be kind of haywire for their syncing capabilities. The App Store announces support for unlisted apps for private distribution. And the UK's Royal Mail starts including barcodes with stamps, and fun may ensue.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at some Face ID tricks for you, your iPhone, and your mask. OneDrive and Dropbox run into a kernel extension issue and things may be kind of haywire for their syncing capabilities. The App Store announces support for unlisted apps for private distribution. And the UK's Royal Mail starts including barcodes with stamps, and fun may ensue.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+QgNxx4Lv ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 224: The Enemy in Your Pocket http://podcast.intego.com/224 a625c021-c0f1-4426-adc0-b338c4011f5e Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a close look at the new DazzleSpy malware that targets Macs. There's quite a bit of money to be made from Apple's bug bounty program; one recipient blabs on the payout. Time for procrastinators to update to iOS 15 as security updates dry up for earlier systems. Scammers are preying on prayers; prayer apps that is. And we've got another AirTags to the rescue adventure. Also, Apple released a whole slew of security updates right after we finished recording the podcast; check the link in the show notes for full info. 31:17 false We take a close look at the new DazzleSpy malware that targets Macs. There's quite a bit of money to be made from Apple's bug bounty program; one recipient blabs on the payout. Time for procrastinators to update to iOS 15 as security updates dry up for earlier systems. Scammers are preying on prayers; prayer apps that is. And we've got another AirTags to the rescue adventure. Also, Apple released a whole slew of security updates right after we finished recording the podcast; check the link in the show notes for full info.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a close look at the new DazzleSpy malware that targets Macs. There's quite a bit of money to be made from Apple's bug bounty program; one recipient blabs on the payout. Time for procrastinators to update to iOS 15 as security updates dry up for earlier systems. Scammers are preying on prayers; prayer apps that is. And we've got another AirTags to the rescue adventure. Also, Apple released a whole slew of security updates right after we finished recording the podcast; check the link in the show notes for full info.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We take a close look at the new DazzleSpy malware that targets Macs. There's quite a bit of money to be made from Apple's bug bounty program; one recipient blabs on the payout. Time for procrastinators to update to iOS 15 as security updates dry up for earlier systems. Scammers are preying on prayers; prayer apps that is. And we've got another AirTags to the rescue adventure. Also, Apple released a whole slew of security updates right after we finished recording the podcast; check the link in the show notes for full info.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+IMwwZlPJ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 223: How to Run Windows on an M1 Mac http://podcast.intego.com/223 f49666fd-7658-454c-89ff-921ef06fead9 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, and we take a deep dive into running Windows on an M1 Mac. 30:09 false A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, and we take a deep dive into running Windows on an M1 Mac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, and we take a deep dive into running Windows on an M1 Mac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, and we take a deep dive into running Windows on an M1 Mac.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+BSfBBG_a ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 222: SysJoker Malware and Scams in the App Store http://podcast.intego.com/222 be9992f3-40a6-4cd9-b5f2-b710fde412db Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Private Relay is provoking ire among phone carriers. 28:35 false New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Private Relay is provoking ire among phone carriers.

Show Notes:

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]]> New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Private Relay is provoking ire among phone carriers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Private Relay is provoking ire among phone carriers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+tW6_a9hd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 221: Look-Alike Letters Lead Users to Lose Moola http://podcast.intego.com/221 b812925b-93ab-4943-9d98-f07ed95149f9 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious QR codes, and we take a deep dive into Apple's two-factor authentication, which more and more users need to use Apple devices. 25:21 false Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious QR codes, and we take a deep dive into Apple's two-factor authentication, which more and more users need to use Apple devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious QR codes, and we take a deep dive into Apple's two-factor authentication, which more and more users need to use Apple devices.

Show Notes:

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]]> Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious QR codes, and we take a deep dive into Apple's two-factor authentication, which more and more users need to use Apple devices.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+0-pX8T41 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 220: The Challenge with Alexa http://podcast.intego.com/220 21c517cf-7037-4d6a-a359-cb56a3098794 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:51 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+kuwybX6q ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 219: $1,139 of Gelato http://podcast.intego.com/219 f7af8190-3c91-4b2c-b270-41503dac1564 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A four-year old child, using his father's phone, ordered $1,139 worth of gelato. We discuss the risks of lending your iPhone or iPad to a child, and we look at the new App Privacy Report, in iOS and iPad OS 15.2, which tells you what apps are doing behind your back. 30:52 false A four-year old child, using his father's phone, ordered $1,139 worth of gelato. We discuss the risks of lending your iPhone or iPad to a child, and we look at the new App Privacy Report, in iOS and iPad OS 15.2, which tells you what apps are doing behind your back.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A four-year old child, using his father's phone, ordered $1,139 worth of gelato. We discuss the risks of lending your iPhone or iPad to a child, and we look at the new App Privacy Report, in iOS and iPad OS 15.2, which tells you what apps are doing behind your back.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A four-year old child, using his father's phone, ordered $1,139 worth of gelato. We discuss the risks of lending your iPhone or iPad to a child, and we look at the new App Privacy Report, in iOS and iPad OS 15.2, which tells you what apps are doing behind your back.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+nvLwQhiX ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 218: Does the Log4j Vulnerability Affect You? http://podcast.intego.com/218 7ca60d9c-cc83-4869-86fb-5bd228c7db57 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The Log4j vulnerability is making the news, and we discuss what it is and who should worry. We look at Apple's new feature to detect nude photos in children's messages, and we discuss the potential demise of the NSO Group. 27:33 false The Log4j vulnerability is making the news, and we discuss what it is and who should worry. We look at Apple's new feature to detect nude photos in children's messages, and we discuss the potential demise of the NSO Group.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The Log4j vulnerability is making the news, and we discuss what it is and who should worry. We look at Apple's new feature to detect nude photos in children's messages, and we discuss the potential demise of the NSO Group.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The Log4j vulnerability is making the news, and we discuss what it is and who should worry. We look at Apple's new feature to detect nude photos in children's messages, and we discuss the potential demise of the NSO Group.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+y0sEz-6l ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 217: New Scam Emails Purport to Come from NSO Group Hacker http://podcast.intego.com/217 916356df-73f2-4eff-9d7b-a98c87321881 Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Amazon's AWS outage causes havoc with the internet; a simple mistake can lock you out of your Google account for 48 hours; and we discuss a new scam email purporting to come from an NSO Group hacker. 27:46 false Amazon's AWS outage causes havoc with the internet; a simple mistake can lock you out of your Google account for 48 hours; and we discuss a new scam email purporting to come from an NSO Group hacker.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Amazon's AWS outage causes havoc with the internet; a simple mistake can lock you out of your Google account for 48 hours; and we discuss a new scam email purporting to come from an NSO Group hacker.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Amazon's AWS outage causes havoc with the internet; a simple mistake can lock you out of your Google account for 48 hours; and we discuss a new scam email purporting to come from an NSO Group hacker.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+1ygyJzh1 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 216: The Problem with Default Passwords http://podcast.intego.com/216 6420ca8a-be1c-4a78-8165-7c523b97cd69 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The UK is mulling a bill to prohibit default passwords; the admin/admin that is often set by default on internet-connected devices. This would be a good thing, but there are drawbacks. We also discuss how Apple takes the lead in smartphone sales in China, and an upgrade program for Mac laptops. 27:17 false The UK is mulling a bill to prohibit default passwords; the admin/admin that is often set by default on internet-connected devices. This would be a good thing, but there are drawbacks. We also discuss how Apple takes the lead in smartphone sales in China, and an upgrade program for Mac laptops.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The UK is mulling a bill to prohibit default passwords; the admin/admin that is often set by default on internet-connected devices. This would be a good thing, but there are drawbacks. We also discuss how Apple takes the lead in smartphone sales in China, and an upgrade program for Mac laptops.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The UK is mulling a bill to prohibit default passwords; the admin/admin that is often set by default on internet-connected devices. This would be a good thing, but there are drawbacks. We also discuss how Apple takes the lead in smartphone sales in China, and an upgrade program for Mac laptops.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+upNXVEZ7 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 215: Apple Sues NSO Group for Pegasus Spyware http://podcast.intego.com/215 6b3b8bb6-0727-4fe8-9eae-2572c803bc07 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, that has targeted politicians, journalists, and activists. We discuss this surprising lawsuit and what it means for Apple users and security. 29:15 false Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, that has targeted politicians, journalists, and activists. We discuss this surprising lawsuit and what it means for Apple users and security.

Show Notes:

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]]> Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, that has targeted politicians, journalists, and activists. We discuss this surprising lawsuit and what it means for Apple users and security.

Show Notes:

Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021 holiday sales: From November 19 until December 2, save up to an incredible 65% off Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — via this link. You can also find great savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, that has targeted politicians, journalists, and activists. We discuss this surprising lawsuit and what it means for Apple users and security.

Show Notes:

Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021 holiday sales: From November 19 until December 2, save up to an incredible 65% off Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — via this link. You can also find great savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+OdOR1WTD ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 214: Shop Safely on Black Friday and Cyber Monday http://podcast.intego.com/214 4db16d83-c1da-40a8-8848-af7244e005d6 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We had to check our calendars when Apple announced a new self-service repair program for iPhones. We look at some new Mac malware, and we discuss how to shop safely and securely online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 32:09 false We had to check our calendars when Apple announced a new self-service repair program for iPhones. We look at some new Mac malware, and we discuss how to shop safely and securely online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Show Notes:

Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021 holiday sales: From November 21 until November 27, save up to an incredible 65% off Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — via this link. You can also find great savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> We had to check our calendars when Apple announced a new self-service repair program for iPhones. We look at some new Mac malware, and we discuss how to shop safely and securely online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Show Notes:

Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021 holiday sales: From November 21 until November 27, save up to an incredible 65% off Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — via this link. You can also find great savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> We had to check our calendars when Apple announced a new self-service repair program for iPhones. We look at some new Mac malware, and we discuss how to shop safely and securely online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Show Notes:

Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2021 holiday sales: From November 21 until November 27, save up to an incredible 65% off Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 — the ultimate Mac protection and utility suite — via this link. You can also find great savings on Intego Privacy Protection VPN via this link, and Intego Antivirus for Windows via this link. Share these deals with your friends and family to help them save, too!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+2vzjlMUG ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 213: Is Apple Planning to Lock Down the Mac? http://podcast.intego.com/213 b330592f-c312-49ab-bf45-23922d883c7a Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Mac to only allow apps to be installed from the Mac App Store. (Math correction: at one point I said $200 million; the correct number is $2 billion.) 28:35 false There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Mac to only allow apps to be installed from the Mac App Store. (Math correction: at one point I said $200 million; the correct number is $2 billion.)

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Mac to only allow apps to be installed from the Mac App Store. (Math correction: at one point I said $200 million; the correct number is $2 billion.)

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Mac to only allow apps to be installed from the Mac App Store. (Math correction: at one point I said $200 million; the correct number is $2 billion.)

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+mN2VD-gy ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 212: Apple’s Poor Patching Policies http://podcast.intego.com/212 66f876ad-6f5a-40bd-b5d3-2d4bf9c2f578 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at how Apple's inconsistent patching policies for fixing security threats puts users at risk. We also discuss Facebook's decision to shut down their facial recognition program, and an interesting "Trojan source" attack that could allow malware to be inserted into source code using invisible characters. 30:50 false We look at how Apple's inconsistent patching policies for fixing security threats puts users at risk. We also discuss Facebook's decision to shut down their facial recognition program, and an interesting "Trojan source" attack that could allow malware to be inserted into source code using invisible characters.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at how Apple's inconsistent patching policies for fixing security threats puts users at risk. We also discuss Facebook's decision to shut down their facial recognition program, and an interesting "Trojan source" attack that could allow malware to be inserted into source code using invisible characters.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We look at how Apple's inconsistent patching policies for fixing security threats puts users at risk. We also discuss Facebook's decision to shut down their facial recognition program, and an interesting "Trojan source" attack that could allow malware to be inserted into source code using invisible characters.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Ag4eayeT ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 211: Say Hey to macOS Monterey http://podcast.intego.com/211 bc024484-4017-499d-ac65-609e149b933a Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple releases macOS Monterey, the company's newest desktop operating system, along with a number of security updates. We discuss Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, which may be too powerful for most users. And if you're getting a new Mac, we discuss which is better: migrating your old system, or doing a clean installation. 29:46 false Apple releases macOS Monterey, the company's newest desktop operating system, along with a number of security updates. We discuss Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, which may be too powerful for most users. And if you're getting a new Mac, we discuss which is better: migrating your old system, or doing a clean installation.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple releases macOS Monterey, the company's newest desktop operating system, along with a number of security updates. We discuss Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, which may be too powerful for most users. And if you're getting a new Mac, we discuss which is better: migrating your old system, or doing a clean installation.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple releases macOS Monterey, the company's newest desktop operating system, along with a number of security updates. We discuss Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models, which may be too powerful for most users. And if you're getting a new Mac, we discuss which is better: migrating your old system, or doing a clean installation.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+i1D10oq3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 210: Apple’s New MacBook Pros, Really for Pros http://podcast.intego.com/210 49924c4e-f001-4fb7-8753-6145d874e138 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Google removes FTP from Chrome; a journalist looks at a state website's source code and the governor brands him a "hacker"; Facebook is in trouble, and plans to change its name, sort of; and we look at Apple's new MacBook Pros, that really are for pros. 30:47 false Google removes FTP from Chrome; a journalist looks at a state website's source code and the governor brands him a "hacker"; Facebook is in trouble, and plans to change its name, sort of; and we look at Apple's new MacBook Pros, that really are for pros.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Google removes FTP from Chrome; a journalist looks at a state website's source code and the governor brands him a "hacker"; Facebook is in trouble, and plans to change its name, sort of; and we look at Apple's new MacBook Pros, that really are for pros.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Google removes FTP from Chrome; a journalist looks at a state website's source code and the governor brands him a "hacker"; Facebook is in trouble, and plans to change its name, sort of; and we look at Apple's new MacBook Pros, that really are for pros.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+dQepTRBf ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 209: What the heck is Apple doing?? http://podcast.intego.com/209 1b0c3765-242f-46b7-a4a7-01b18503a13e Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:18 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+1OsbN7-q ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 208: iPad mini 6, Facebook's Time-Out, and a Contactless iPhone Rip-Off http://podcast.intego.com/208 84336c39-0dbd-4444-91a7-7ebc9eef6386 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Facebook's downtime shows how risky it is to use social media services to log into other services. An interesting proof of concept can steal money from Visa cards on iPhones. And we discuss the new iPad mini 6, and the Apple Watch Series 7 that goes on sale Friday. 28:04 false Facebook's downtime shows how risky it is to use social media services to log into other services. An interesting proof of concept can steal money from Visa cards on iPhones. And we discuss the new iPad mini 6, and the Apple Watch Series 7 that goes on sale Friday.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Facebook's downtime shows how risky it is to use social media services to log into other services. An interesting proof of concept can steal money from Visa cards on iPhones. And we discuss the new iPad mini 6, and the Apple Watch Series 7 that goes on sale Friday.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Facebook's downtime shows how risky it is to use social media services to log into other services. An interesting proof of concept can steal money from Visa cards on iPhones. And we discuss the new iPad mini 6, and the Apple Watch Series 7 that goes on sale Friday.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rPiCfwYJ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 207: iOS 12 Security Updates, Zero-Day iOS Vulnerabilities, and the iPhone 13 http://podcast.intego.com/207 eb9e5c4c-c143-4a9c-9319-bbf16686d135 Thu, 30 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple issues a security update for iOS 12, zero-day vulnerabilities target iOS and iPadOS, and we look at the iPhone 13 Pro. 30:29 false Apple issues a security update for iOS 12, zero-day vulnerabilities target iOS and iPadOS, and we look at the iPhone 13 Pro.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple issues a security update for iOS 12, zero-day vulnerabilities target iOS and iPadOS, and we look at the iPhone 13 Pro.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple issues a security update for iOS 12, zero-day vulnerabilities target iOS and iPadOS, and we look at the iPhone 13 Pro.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+bzcD_l6Y ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 206: Why Doesn't Apple Want People to Upgrade to iOS 15? http://podcast.intego.com/206 9b537fbc-85a0-430a-9908-e321c776075f Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego There's new Mac malware hiding in a terminal emulator app, an interesting Finder vulnerability, and Apple launches iCloud+. We also wonder why Apple isn't prompting iOS users to upgrade to iOS 15 30:02 false There's new Mac malware hiding in a terminal emulator app, an interesting Finder vulnerability, and Apple launches iCloud+. We also wonder why Apple isn't prompting iOS users to upgrade to iOS 15

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's new Mac malware hiding in a terminal emulator app, an interesting Finder vulnerability, and Apple launches iCloud+. We also wonder why Apple isn't prompting iOS users to upgrade to iOS 15

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> There's new Mac malware hiding in a terminal emulator app, an interesting Finder vulnerability, and Apple launches iCloud+. We also wonder why Apple isn't prompting iOS users to upgrade to iOS 15

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Z0S3k_3P ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 205: Apple’s Consistent Iteration http://podcast.intego.com/205 539c2afd-ff31-428c-8783-a12e1ea0e9f4 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has patched two in-the-wild vulnerabilities, and you should update your devices right away. We look at the dangers of "corrupt my file" websites. And we discuss Apple's new product announcements. 32:30 false Apple has patched two in-the-wild vulnerabilities, and you should update your devices right away. We look at the dangers of "corrupt my file" websites. And we discuss Apple's new product announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has patched two in-the-wild vulnerabilities, and you should update your devices right away. We look at the dangers of "corrupt my file" websites. And we discuss Apple's new product announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has patched two in-the-wild vulnerabilities, and you should update your devices right away. We look at the dangers of "corrupt my file" websites. And we discuss Apple's new product announcements.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+_9zGTsSR ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 204: CSAM, GDPR, and Android Updates http://podcast.intego.com/204 26b9786d-6754-424a-8ad1-a0d3a5cfc6df Thu, 09 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:07 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+LIpjVifQ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 203: Zero Click, Russian Fines, and Apple Wallet http://podcast.intego.com/203 e4e555b3-9ecb-48e9-9b7f-7b38581be96e Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A new zero-click exploit targets the iPhone, Russia fines internet companies for not storing user data in the country, and you'll soon be able to put a driver's license in Apple Wallet, but should you? 31:42 false A new zero-click exploit targets the iPhone, Russia fines internet companies for not storing user data in the country, and you'll soon be able to put a driver's license in Apple Wallet, but should you?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new zero-click exploit targets the iPhone, Russia fines internet companies for not storing user data in the country, and you'll soon be able to put a driver's license in Apple Wallet, but should you?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new zero-click exploit targets the iPhone, Russia fines internet companies for not storing user data in the country, and you'll soon be able to put a driver's license in Apple Wallet, but should you?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Pe5XbXbh ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 202: How We've Changed Our Approach to Security and Privacy http://podcast.intego.com/202 25d93ec6-0960-4659-8333-451814d1ab8c Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:51 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rzS96HA6 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 201: Apple's New Child Protection Features http://podcast.intego.com/201 97f7cffc-2fed-4253-b1d7-721c79628fc0 Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has announced Expanded Protections for Children, designed to help limit the spread of child sexual abuse material. However, these features scan photos on iPhones and iPads, and many privacy advocates are concerned by their potential for misuse. 28:37 false Apple has announced Expanded Protections for Children, designed to help limit the spread of child sexual abuse material. However, these features scan photos on iPhones and iPads, and many privacy advocates are concerned by their potential for misuse.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has announced Expanded Protections for Children, designed to help limit the spread of child sexual abuse material. However, these features scan photos on iPhones and iPads, and many privacy advocates are concerned by their potential for misuse.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has announced Expanded Protections for Children, designed to help limit the spread of child sexual abuse material. However, these features scan photos on iPhones and iPads, and many privacy advocates are concerned by their potential for misuse.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Mq21twp8 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 200: Tales from the Hackin’ Shack with Patrick Wardle http://podcast.intego.com/200 0c8d4ace-dc19-41c0-a2ac-fd9fac180d50 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 32:51 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+G5ZWILIw ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 199: Understanding iCloud Private Relay http://podcast.intego.com/199 52a9c95c-e8e3-4bb7-8584-b9661f450110 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The Apple watch has been updated to cover a recent security vulnerability that has been patched on other Apple operating systems. Zoom pays users for lying, Apple brings back the Store tab on its website, and we look at how the forthcoming iCloud Private Relay works. 30:05 false The Apple watch has been updated to cover a recent security vulnerability that has been patched on other Apple operating systems. Zoom pays users for lying, Apple brings back the Store tab on its website, and we look at how the forthcoming iCloud Private Relay works.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The Apple watch has been updated to cover a recent security vulnerability that has been patched on other Apple operating systems. Zoom pays users for lying, Apple brings back the Store tab on its website, and we look at how the forthcoming iCloud Private Relay works.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The Apple watch has been updated to cover a recent security vulnerability that has been patched on other Apple operating systems. Zoom pays users for lying, Apple brings back the Store tab on its website, and we look at how the forthcoming iCloud Private Relay works.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+pr-zCl2I ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Buying and Selling Computer Vulnerabilities http://podcast.intego.com/198 96926c2d-fd58-4a8b-8807-e23753e7d86d Thu, 29 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A new Apple update is released for a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, we discuss how vulnerability brokers buy and sell computer bugs, and we look at three free secure email services. 29:26 false A new Apple update is released for a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, we discuss how vulnerability brokers buy and sell computer bugs, and we look at three free secure email services.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Apple update is released for a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, we discuss how vulnerability brokers buy and sell computer bugs, and we look at three free secure email services.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Apple update is released for a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, we discuss how vulnerability brokers buy and sell computer bugs, and we look at three free secure email services.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+a_4nEFQx ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 197: Prepare for the End of 3G Networks http://podcast.intego.com/197 d431f832-4e06-4115-a264-d897b8c30472 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has released security updates for all its operating systems. We discuss the new disclosures about Pegasus spyware, and Apple's response. And we look at what will happen when mobile phone carriers shut down their 3G networks; you may have 3G devices that you don't think about. And Josh has a new laptop; finally. 29:24 false Apple has released security updates for all its operating systems. We discuss the new disclosures about Pegasus spyware, and Apple's response. And we look at what will happen when mobile phone carriers shut down their 3G networks; you may have 3G devices that you don't think about. And Josh has a new laptop; finally.

(When we recorded the podcast, only some had been released, but shortly after the recording, Apple released the remaining updates.)

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has released security updates for all its operating systems. We discuss the new disclosures about Pegasus spyware, and Apple's response. And we look at what will happen when mobile phone carriers shut down their 3G networks; you may have 3G devices that you don't think about. And Josh has a new laptop; finally.

(When we recorded the podcast, only some had been released, but shortly after the recording, Apple released the remaining updates.)

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has released security updates for all its operating systems. We discuss the new disclosures about Pegasus spyware, and Apple's response. And we look at what will happen when mobile phone carriers shut down their 3G networks; you may have 3G devices that you don't think about. And Josh has a new laptop; finally.

(When we recorded the podcast, only some had been released, but shortly after the recording, Apple released the remaining updates.)

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+cZw-olAf ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 196: Screenshots and Shortcuts http://podcast.intego.com/196 19395688-85c0-4e18-ad2f-d1e9c090524c Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple is fixing a bug that would 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 31:37 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+e3LO7zGH ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 195: The Danger of Internet-Connected Devices http://podcast.intego.com/195 91564616-9429-4f90-b7d1-ad36fae56f74 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take another look at Windows 11 system requirements, we discuss another strange wi-fi network name that can break iPhones, and we look closely at the issue of Western Digital network storage devices that have had data deleted by hackers. 31:31 false We take another look at Windows 11 system requirements, we discuss another strange wi-fi network name that can break iPhones, and we look closely at the issue of Western Digital network storage devices that have had data deleted by hackers.

Show Notes:

]]> We take another look at Windows 11 system requirements, we discuss another strange wi-fi network name that can break iPhones, and we look closely at the issue of Western Digital network storage devices that have had data deleted by hackers.

Show Notes:

]]> We take another look at Windows 11 system requirements, we discuss another strange wi-fi network name that can break iPhones, and we look closely at the issue of Western Digital network storage devices that have had data deleted by hackers.

Show Notes:

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ZYbc9ZnA ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 194: iCloud Calendar Spam, In-App Purchases, and Windows 11 http://podcast.intego.com/194 42b751ff-8a09-4f6b-806f-a69f48cd9b05 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Owners of WD MyCloud Drives have found all their data remotely wiped by hackers. iCloud Calendar spam is problem again, and we explain why, and how to fix it. We also discuss managing in-app purchases and app subscriptions, and we even discuss the forthcoming Windows 11. 28:19 false Owners of WD MyCloud Drives have found all their data remotely wiped by hackers. iCloud Calendar spam is problem again, and we explain why, and how to fix it. We also discuss managing in-app purchases and app subscriptions, and we even discuss the forthcoming Windows 11.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Owners of WD MyCloud Drives have found all their data remotely wiped by hackers. iCloud Calendar spam is problem again, and we explain why, and how to fix it. We also discuss managing in-app purchases and app subscriptions, and we even discuss the forthcoming Windows 11.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Owners of WD MyCloud Drives have found all their data remotely wiped by hackers. iCloud Calendar spam is problem again, and we explain why, and how to fix it. We also discuss managing in-app purchases and app subscriptions, and we even discuss the forthcoming Windows 11.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+pFNNEP6r ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 193: Secure Password Recipes http://podcast.intego.com/193 17821736-3198-4b4b-a551-c7a0223dd6cf Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:23 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+h8QMX2h5 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 192: New Features Coming in macOS Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 http://podcast.intego.com/192 0100c1e4-4b08-4a1e-9e38-0f18f93d4df7 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:08 false 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.

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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:

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Qr718T1v ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 191: New Privacy Features in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey http://podcast.intego.com/191 ec019523-5243-4680-861c-9afed5aef3d7 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:15:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple introduced its new operating systems this week, and there are plenty of privacy features to help users better control their data. We discuss these new features, and especially a number of important features that Apple didn't discuss at the keynote. 31:12 false Apple introduced its new operating systems this week, and there are plenty of privacy features to help users better control their data. We discuss these new features, and especially a number of important features that Apple didn't discuss at the keynote.

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]]> Apple introduced its new operating systems this week, and there are plenty of privacy features to help users better control their data. We discuss these new features, and especially a number of important features that Apple didn't discuss at the keynote.

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]]> Apple introduced its new operating systems this week, and there are plenty of privacy features to help users better control their data. We discuss these new features, and especially a number of important features that Apple didn't discuss at the keynote.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+pt0e2MqE ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 190: Amazon Sidewalk and the Forever Mac http://podcast.intego.com/190 c96c0ff7-1e75-4aad-993f-98d97e70177a Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Facebook and Intel try to diss Apple, but score own goals. Amazon Sidewalk launches, and we tell you what it means, and how to opt out. And we discuss whether Apple's new processors, and extensions to AppleCare, suggest that we may have forever Macs. 31:10 false Facebook and Intel try to diss Apple, but score own goals. Amazon Sidewalk launches, and we tell you what it means, and how to opt out. And we discuss whether Apple's new processors, and extensions to AppleCare, suggest that we may have forever Macs.

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]]> Facebook and Intel try to diss Apple, but score own goals. Amazon Sidewalk launches, and we tell you what it means, and how to opt out. And we discuss whether Apple's new processors, and extensions to AppleCare, suggest that we may have forever Macs.

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]]> Facebook and Intel try to diss Apple, but score own goals. Amazon Sidewalk launches, and we tell you what it means, and how to opt out. And we discuss whether Apple's new processors, and extensions to AppleCare, suggest that we may have forever Macs.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+NASdGGmu ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 189: M1s Everywhere http://podcast.intego.com/189 1275362d-4198-484f-8b82-472025cdef36 Thu, 27 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 32:20 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+aek42YhS ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 188: How Much Abuse Can Apple's AirTags Take? http://podcast.intego.com/188 93f9dc6d-e83d-4c44-aae2-673b82454ebe Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We stress tested Apple AirTags and discuss how tough they are, but we also look at how AirTags can enable stalkers. And there's news about Apple touting its App Store enforcement, the accommodations the company makes with China, and a Find My app exploit. 30:06 false We stress tested Apple AirTags and discuss how tough they are, but we also look at how AirTags can enable stalkers. And there's news about Apple touting its App Store enforcement, the accommodations the company makes with China, and a Find My app exploit.

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]]> We stress tested Apple AirTags and discuss how tough they are, but we also look at how AirTags can enable stalkers. And there's news about Apple touting its App Store enforcement, the accommodations the company makes with China, and a Find My app exploit.

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]]> We stress tested Apple AirTags and discuss how tough they are, but we also look at how AirTags can enable stalkers. And there's news about Apple touting its App Store enforcement, the accommodations the company makes with China, and a Find My app exploit.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rmU8Hm7f ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 187: Pipeline Ransomware, Users Don’t Want Apps to Track Them, and Mailing AirTags http://podcast.intego.com/187 1accbf97-bbae-46f8-ab26-9214ec664715 Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:32 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+cdb1ruY1 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 186: Facebook and Instagram Beg Users to Be Allowed to Track Them http://podcast.intego.com/186 70267586-e6c9-40b8-94ff-4740b668d17b Thu, 06 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple issued emergency security updates to its operating systems to protect against vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Facebook and Instagram plead to be allowed to track users. And we discuss how QR codes can be switched and could pose risks to users. 28:56 false Apple issued emergency security updates to its operating systems to protect against vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Facebook and Instagram plead to be allowed to track users. And we discuss how QR codes can be switched and could pose risks to users.

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]]> Apple issued emergency security updates to its operating systems to protect against vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Facebook and Instagram plead to be allowed to track users. And we discuss how QR codes can be switched and could pose risks to users.

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]]> Apple issued emergency security updates to its operating systems to protect against vulnerabilities exploited in the wild. Facebook and Instagram plead to be allowed to track users. And we discuss how QR codes can be switched and could pose risks to users.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+0PrWAgWr ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 185: AirTags, AirDrop, and App Tracking http://podcast.intego.com/185 ca6c6cba-b013-49e3-8468-6217719ed67c Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Lots of updates for Apple operating systems, an AirDrop vulnerability that can lean phone numbers and email addresses, and hands on with the new Apple TV color calibration feature. We also discuss the many things you may want to track with Apple's new AirTags. 32:36 false Lots of updates for Apple operating systems, an AirDrop vulnerability that can lean phone numbers and email addresses, and hands on with the new Apple TV color calibration feature. We also discuss the many things you may want to track with Apple's new AirTags.

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]]> Lots of updates for Apple operating systems, an AirDrop vulnerability that can lean phone numbers and email addresses, and hands on with the new Apple TV color calibration feature. We also discuss the many things you may want to track with Apple's new AirTags.

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]]> Lots of updates for Apple operating systems, an AirDrop vulnerability that can lean phone numbers and email addresses, and hands on with the new Apple TV color calibration feature. We also discuss the many things you may want to track with Apple's new AirTags.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+-2hQHelK ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 184: The Acme of Thinness http://podcast.intego.com/184 239ca988-e743-4108-8f8e-ef2f0d66c68f Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego More bad news about Facebook, more browsers just saying no to FLoC, and we look at Apple's Spring Loaded product announcements. 29:34 false More bad news about Facebook, more browsers just saying no to FLoC, and we look at Apple's Spring Loaded product announcements.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+iKkzPJHp ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 183: 500 Million More Reasons to Talk About Facebook http://podcast.intego.com/183 3ca11fdf-97f1-4288-9ef0-90c3f33e1d85 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 28:01 false 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.

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+EBPIknHl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 182: Facebook, Google, and Stolen iPhones http://podcast.intego.com/182 4d3de2ba-b44b-4ab4-a51a-a0c1c86811eb Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Facebook leaks 500 million user records, Google is testing a new replacement for cookies to track users, and we explain how to check if that used iPhone you want to buy is stolen. 30:51 false Facebook leaks 500 million user records, Google is testing a new replacement for cookies to track users, and we explain how to check if that used iPhone you want to buy is stolen.

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]]> Facebook leaks 500 million user records, Google is testing a new replacement for cookies to track users, and we explain how to check if that used iPhone you want to buy is stolen.

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]]> Facebook leaks 500 million user records, Google is testing a new replacement for cookies to track users, and we explain how to check if that used iPhone you want to buy is stolen.

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Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+B3GD_rzc ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long No April Fool's Jokes Here, and Other News http://podcast.intego.com/181 6ebca5b1-26e6-4a55-832a-b41c936f6c09 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We talk about new malware targeting iOS developers, fleeceware in the App Store, 5G vulnerabilities that can leak your location, and discuss private browsing windows, with a Safari tip that is useful for anyone who uses this feature. And we have no April Fool's jokes. 29:47 false We talk about new malware targeting iOS developers, fleeceware in the App Store, 5G vulnerabilities that can leak your location, and discuss private browsing windows, with a Safari tip that is useful for anyone who uses this feature. And we have no April Fool's jokes.

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]]> We talk about new malware targeting iOS developers, fleeceware in the App Store, 5G vulnerabilities that can leak your location, and discuss private browsing windows, with a Safari tip that is useful for anyone who uses this feature. And we have no April Fool's jokes.

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]]> We talk about new malware targeting iOS developers, fleeceware in the App Store, 5G vulnerabilities that can leak your location, and discuss private browsing windows, with a Safari tip that is useful for anyone who uses this feature. And we have no April Fool's jokes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+evt0pR6S ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long 10 Mac security and privacy features to set up right away http://podcast.intego.com/180 88c091eb-0d80-4e1b-9c88-7801d0ea0ec6 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss our checklist of the 10 security and privacy features that you should set up right away on your new Mac. 27:22 false We discuss our checklist of the 10 security and privacy features that you should set up right away on your new Mac.

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]]> We discuss our checklist of the 10 security and privacy features that you should set up right away on your new Mac.

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]]> We discuss our checklist of the 10 security and privacy features that you should set up right away on your new Mac.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+nVUpDbqO ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Google, iOS Security Updates, and the End of the Original HomePod http://podcast.intego.com/179 f36b0c2a-c434-41d4-ad45-129c8276c71d Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Google is sued for its incognito browsing mode. iOS security updates may be delivered more frequently. We look at how easy it is to take over someone's SMS messages. And we discuss the demise of the original HomePod. 29:42 false Google is sued for its incognito browsing mode. iOS security updates may be delivered more frequently. We look at how easy it is to take over someone's SMS messages. And we discuss the demise of the original HomePod.

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]]> Google is sued for its incognito browsing mode. iOS security updates may be delivered more frequently. We look at how easy it is to take over someone's SMS messages. And we discuss the demise of the original HomePod.

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]]> Google is sued for its incognito browsing mode. iOS security updates may be delivered more frequently. We look at how easy it is to take over someone's SMS messages. And we discuss the demise of the original HomePod.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+BPtC9eWG ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Everything You Need to Know About Batteries http://podcast.intego.com/178 28744d87-e97d-4d61-9891-36e84f4c4efc Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 35:18 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Ce-R2HWx ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long All About Cookies http://podcast.intego.com/177 182d124b-ccfb-4cf0-8ac8-717c97e14cb7 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:04 false 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.

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Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+wvdXOw-i ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Silver Sparrow Malware Targets Apple’s New M1 Macs http://podcast.intego.com/176 129a30ae-d719-4540-99e9-5e4648a1f396 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:17 false 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.

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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:

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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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ahf05kl- ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long A New Amazon Phishing Scam, Malvertizing, and Apple Activation Lock Removal http://podcast.intego.com/175 cd4d814c-1ae9-42c4-ac12-dbe529d83c0e Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A new Amazon phishing scam doesn't include links to click, but rather a telephone number to call: beware! Malvertizing takes advantage of a zero-day WebKit vulnerability to display deceptive ads, and serve malware. And Apple has set up a website for people to request the removal of activation lock on devices they own. 32:05 false A new Amazon phishing scam doesn't include links to click, but rather a telephone number to call: beware! Malvertizing takes advantage of a zero-day WebKit vulnerability to display deceptive ads, and serve malware. And Apple has set up a website for people to request the removal of activation lock on devices they own.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Amazon phishing scam doesn't include links to click, but rather a telephone number to call: beware! Malvertizing takes advantage of a zero-day WebKit vulnerability to display deceptive ads, and serve malware. And Apple has set up a website for people to request the removal of activation lock on devices they own.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A new Amazon phishing scam doesn't include links to click, but rather a telephone number to call: beware! Malvertizing takes advantage of a zero-day WebKit vulnerability to display deceptive ads, and serve malware. And Apple has set up a website for people to request the removal of activation lock on devices they own.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+8UrES0q_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Software Updates, Scam iPhone Apps, and Using Safari Browser Extensions http://podcast.intego.com/174 29165063-b903-41fc-bb02-b93fa2f77485 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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 35:07 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5TFMt4mA ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Face ID with Masks, a sudo vulnerability, and Apple's Privacy Labels http://podcast.intego.com/173 97feae2b-0722-474b-8c10-342ecda3edd1 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple is testing a new feature allowing users with Face ID iPhones to unlock them with their Apple Watch, if they're wearing masks. There's a vulnerability with the sudo command in various Unix distributions, including macOS. And we discuss how Apple's privacy labels have been abused already by developers. 31:24 false Apple is testing a new feature allowing users with Face ID iPhones to unlock them with their Apple Watch, if they're wearing masks. There's a vulnerability with the sudo command in various Unix distributions, including macOS. And we discuss how Apple's privacy labels have been abused already by developers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple is testing a new feature allowing users with Face ID iPhones to unlock them with their Apple Watch, if they're wearing masks. There's a vulnerability with the sudo command in various Unix distributions, including macOS. And we discuss how Apple's privacy labels have been abused already by developers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple is testing a new feature allowing users with Face ID iPhones to unlock them with their Apple Watch, if they're wearing masks. There's a vulnerability with the sudo command in various Unix distributions, including macOS. And we discuss how Apple's privacy labels have been abused already by developers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+27JWNwtx ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple Updates, Web Browsers, and Ergonomics http://podcast.intego.com/172 e9302d0a-34fe-4370-ba28-048a2957ec17 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple updated most of its operating system, and these updates are important because they patch vulnerabilities that are exploited in the wild. We talk about some web browsers and Flash, and we discuss ergonomics and how you can make your workstation healthier. 34:42 false Apple updated most of its operating system, and these updates are important because they patch vulnerabilities that are exploited in the wild. We talk about some web browsers and Flash, and we discuss ergonomics and how you can make your workstation healthier.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple updated most of its operating system, and these updates are important because they patch vulnerabilities that are exploited in the wild. We talk about some web browsers and Flash, and we discuss ergonomics and how you can make your workstation healthier.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple updated most of its operating system, and these updates are important because they patch vulnerabilities that are exploited in the wild. We talk about some web browsers and Flash, and we discuss ergonomics and how you can make your workstation healthier.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+oIIA2PWY ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long DNS, Lost Bitcoin, and the new Big Sur Control Center http://podcast.intego.com/171 216e27bf-f3ba-4dff-83ec-92c47df235a6 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 32:33 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+99znKvMs ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How iTunes Changed Apple http://podcast.intego.com/170 b9c48465-e9c0-40c5-98c9-cacb1c15680a Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego iTunes is 20 years old. Even if, on the Mac, that name has been eclipsed, the iTunes brand still exists, and iTunes is one of the reasons that Apple is such a strong services company. We also look at some new AppleScript malware, how some millionaires are losing Bitcoin because they forgot their passwords, and discuss "brushing," a new semi-scam where people received Amazon deliveries they never ordered. 33:11 false iTunes is 20 years old. Even if, on the Mac, that name has been eclipsed, the iTunes brand still exists, and iTunes is one of the reasons that Apple is such a strong services company. We also look at some new AppleScript malware, how some millionaires are losing Bitcoin because they forgot their passwords, and discuss "brushing," a new semi-scam where people received Amazon deliveries they never ordered.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> iTunes is 20 years old. Even if, on the Mac, that name has been eclipsed, the iTunes brand still exists, and iTunes is one of the reasons that Apple is such a strong services company. We also look at some new AppleScript malware, how some millionaires are losing Bitcoin because they forgot their passwords, and discuss "brushing," a new semi-scam where people received Amazon deliveries they never ordered.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> iTunes is 20 years old. Even if, on the Mac, that name has been eclipsed, the iTunes brand still exists, and iTunes is one of the reasons that Apple is such a strong services company. We also look at some new AppleScript malware, how some millionaires are losing Bitcoin because they forgot their passwords, and discuss "brushing," a new semi-scam where people received Amazon deliveries they never ordered.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+cbzwwGJ0 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Year’s Resolution: Cull Your Notifications http://podcast.intego.com/169 407f1e5c-8f5e-4d02-97c2-4e82170afeda Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 32:03 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+qNgacS9A ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long A Brief History of Adobe Flash Player: From Multimedia to Malware http://podcast.intego.com/168 2815eb78-792d-419d-9f31-8417e79d1e1c Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:13 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+tNIpWbzR ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Looking Back on the Year in Apple Security http://podcast.intego.com/167 a98c78b4-d9a7-4b45-a700-a7cd0d522e7b Thu, 24 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego As the year ends, we look back on the security issues that arose in 2020, including malware that bypassed Apple's checks, Flash Player malware, and malware that specifically targeted Mac developers. 32:32 false As the year ends, we look back on the security issues that arose in 2020, including malware that bypassed Apple's checks, Flash Player malware, and malware that specifically targeted Mac developers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> As the year ends, we look back on the security issues that arose in 2020, including malware that bypassed Apple's checks, Flash Player malware, and malware that specifically targeted Mac developers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> As the year ends, we look back on the security issues that arose in 2020, including malware that bypassed Apple's checks, Flash Player malware, and malware that specifically targeted Mac developers.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+jZgx-l3R ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Understanding Apple’s App Privacy Information http://podcast.intego.com/166 b8989803-7f2e-43fb-a8dc-cc3b98774fbb Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has introduced new app privacy information on its app stores, explaining how developers collect data. We also look at this week's Apple updates, including one for iOS 12, and even iCloud for Windows. And we discuss how Google is manipulating links in emails, ostensibly to protect users. 35:07 false Apple has introduced new app privacy information on its app stores, explaining how developers collect data. We also look at this week's Apple updates, including one for iOS 12, and even iCloud for Windows. And we discuss how Google is manipulating links in emails, ostensibly to protect users.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has introduced new app privacy information on its app stores, explaining how developers collect data. We also look at this week's Apple updates, including one for iOS 12, and even iCloud for Windows. And we discuss how Google is manipulating links in emails, ostensibly to protect users.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple has introduced new app privacy information on its app stores, explaining how developers collect data. We also look at this week's Apple updates, including one for iOS 12, and even iCloud for Windows. And we discuss how Google is manipulating links in emails, ostensibly to protect users.

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+2f07vMr0 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What Do You Want for Christmas? http://podcast.intego.com/165 3c357b37-82ec-462c-80e8-08dd2ade9751 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 35:16 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+52QRiLGh ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long A Week with the New MacBook Air http://podcast.intego.com/164 1b97f29a-0180-46f2-a6d8-8fd683a755b6 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 36:50 false 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Cyber Week 2020 special offer: save up to an incredible 65% off Mac Premium Bundle X9 (through this Saturday only) via this link. Share it with your friends and family to help them save, too!

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Cyber Week 2020 special offer: save up to an incredible 65% off Mac Premium Bundle X9 (through this Saturday only) via this link. Share it with your friends and family to help them save, too!

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Cyber Week 2020 special offer: save up to an incredible 65% off Mac Premium Bundle X9 (through this Saturday only) via this link. Share it with your friends and family to help them save, too!

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+x8oDozDh ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Black Friday; Securely Dispose of Your Old Mac; The HomePod mini http://podcast.intego.com/163 9a8e3812-9fa0-4557-b479-350dc2b11eb7 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:30:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego With Black Friday coming up, we give some tips on buying older devices that may be insecure. We discuss how to audit your subscriptions with Apple, so you don't pay for what you're no longer using. We look at how to securely dispose of a Mac when you're selling or giving it away. And we talk about the new HomePod mini: is it the right smart speaker for you? 33:52 false With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, we give some tips on buying older devices that may be insecure. We discuss how to audit your subscriptions with Apple, so you don't pay for what you're no longer using. We look at how to securely dispose of a Mac when you're selling or giving it away. And we talk about the new HomePod mini: is it the right smart speaker for you?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Black Friday/Cyber Monday special offer: save up to an incredible 65% off Mac Premium Bundle X9 via this link. Share it with your friends and family to help them save, too!

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Be sure to use this link for a special discount, and recommend it to your Windows-using family and friends.

]]> With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, we give some tips on buying older devices that may be insecure. We discuss how to audit your subscriptions with Apple, so you don't pay for what you're no longer using. We look at how to securely dispose of a Mac when you're selling or giving it away. And we talk about the new HomePod mini: is it the right smart speaker for you?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Black Friday/Cyber Monday special offer: save up to an incredible 65% off Mac Premium Bundle X9 via this link. Share it with your friends and family to help them save, too!

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Be sure to use this link for a special discount, and recommend it to your Windows-using family and friends.

]]> With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, we give some tips on buying older devices that may be insecure. We discuss how to audit your subscriptions with Apple, so you don't pay for what you're no longer using. We look at how to securely dispose of a Mac when you're selling or giving it away. And we talk about the new HomePod mini: is it the right smart speaker for you?

Show Notes:

Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Black Friday/Cyber Monday special offer: save up to an incredible 65% off Mac Premium Bundle X9 via this link. Share it with your friends and family to help them save, too!

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Be sure to use this link for a special discount, and recommend it to your Windows-using family and friends.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+1qfnaiMc ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How To Prepare Your Mac for macOS Big Sur http://podcast.intego.com/162 fc937306-a112-49b4-8b8f-68a33662b275 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 05:15:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple released macOS Big Sur last week. On release day, there were a number of issues, including problems launching apps on Macs. We discuss what happened, and how Apple is changing its Gatekeeper security check. We also talk about when you should upgrade to Big Sur and how you should prepare your Mac for the big upgrade. 32:56 false Apple released macOS Big Sur last week. On release day, there were a number of issues, including problems launching apps on Macs. We discuss what happened, and how Apple is changing its Gatekeeper security check. We also talk about when you should upgrade to Big Sur and how you should prepare your Mac for the big upgrade.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple released macOS Big Sur last week. On release day, there were a number of issues, including problems launching apps on Macs. We discuss what happened, and how Apple is changing its Gatekeeper security check. We also talk about when you should upgrade to Big Sur and how you should prepare your Mac for the big upgrade.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple released macOS Big Sur last week. On release day, there were a number of issues, including problems launching apps on Macs. We discuss what happened, and how Apple is changing its Gatekeeper security check. We also talk about when you should upgrade to Big Sur and how you should prepare your Mac for the big upgrade.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+FavkZO_6 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple Launches New Macs, and Big Sur Arrives http://podcast.intego.com/161 5b8cff4a-8fa4-4d75-8097-ec026a3cd48d Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple announced three new Macs with its own processors, the first of a transition of the complete line of Macs to Apple silicon that should be complete in about two years. At the same time, macOS Big Sur is released. We discuss the new Macs, Apple's M1 "system on a chip", and a two-year old Apple bug that still hasn't been fixed. 34:08 false Apple announced three new Macs with its own processors, the first of a transition of the complete line of Macs to Apple silicon that should be complete in about two years. At the same time, macOS Big Sur is released. We discuss the new Macs, Apple's M1 "system on a chip", and a two-year old Apple bug that still hasn't been fixed.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple announced three new Macs with its own processors, the first of a transition of the complete line of Macs to Apple silicon that should be complete in about two years. At the same time, macOS Big Sur is released. We discuss the new Macs, Apple's M1 "system on a chip", and a two-year old Apple bug that still hasn't been fixed.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple announced three new Macs with its own processors, the first of a transition of the complete line of Macs to Apple silicon that should be complete in about two years. At the same time, macOS Big Sur is released. We discuss the new Macs, Apple's M1 "system on a chip", and a two-year old Apple bug that still hasn't been fixed.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+4hnqTxn8 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What to do if you think you have malware on your Mac http://podcast.intego.com/160 11d62060-56da-4b99-ab1c-36d30f0c7b60 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:13 false 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+qIC3D2IS ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Will Quantum Computing Change Computer Security? http://podcast.intego.com/159 c617441e-3e25-47d8-b495-92845caa154f Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Quantum computing is just around the corner, and it will affect the way computer security works. Strong passwords and encryption will be cracked, and we'll need new ways to secure our data and identity. We also discuss complaints against Apple's coming anti-tracking protection in iOS, and we revisit the suggestions that Apple may build its own search engine. 27:26 false Quantum computing is just around the corner, and it will affect the way computer security works. Strong passwords and encryption will be cracked, and we'll need new ways to secure our data and identity. We also discuss complaints against Apple's coming anti-tracking protection in iOS, and we revisit the suggestions that Apple may build its own search engine.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Quantum computing is just around the corner, and it will affect the way computer security works. Strong passwords and encryption will be cracked, and we'll need new ways to secure our data and identity. We also discuss complaints against Apple's coming anti-tracking protection in iOS, and we revisit the suggestions that Apple may build its own search engine.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Quantum computing is just around the corner, and it will affect the way computer security works. Strong passwords and encryption will be cracked, and we'll need new ways to secure our data and identity. We also discuss complaints against Apple's coming anti-tracking protection in iOS, and we revisit the suggestions that Apple may build its own search engine.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c3BWSYtp ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long 5G Is Here: What Does This Mean for You? http://podcast.intego.com/158 6782f403-4bfd-4d71-9be9-6f44df56724d Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh and Kirk discuss 5G: what it is, how it works, and how fast it is. Is it worth getting a new iPhone 12 for 5G? Also, we look at another case of Apple notarizing malware, and a new RAT that started out on Windows and is now threatening the Mac. 33:45 false Josh and Kirk discuss 5G: what it is, how it works, and how fast it is. Is it worth getting a new iPhone 12 for 5G? Also, we look at another case of Apple notarizing malware, and a new RAT that started out on Windows and is now threatening the Mac.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk discuss 5G: what it is, how it works, and how fast it is. Is it worth getting a new iPhone 12 for 5G? Also, we look at another case of Apple notarizing malware, and a new RAT that started out on Windows and is now threatening the Mac.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk discuss 5G: what it is, how it works, and how fast it is. Is it worth getting a new iPhone 12 for 5G? Also, we look at another case of Apple notarizing malware, and a new RAT that started out on Windows and is now threatening the Mac.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+eQF1_uQc ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple's New iPhone 12 and HomePod mini http://podcast.intego.com/157 d3251af2-dacd-4960-a2b6-4944257daca8 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh and Kirk talk about Apple's announcement of the iPhone 12, and whether they plan to upgrade. They explain the point of the HomePod mini, and discuss what Siri can do with this new home device from Apple. We also look at the new MagSafe charging system on the iPhone 12. 30:41 false Josh and Kirk talk about Apple's announcement of the iPhone 12, and whether they plan to upgrade. They explain the point of the HomePod mini, and discuss what Siri can do with this new home device from Apple. We also look at the new MagSafe charging system on the iPhone 12.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk talk about Apple's announcement of the iPhone 12, and whether they plan to upgrade. They explain the point of the HomePod mini, and discuss what Siri can do with this new home device from Apple. We also look at the new MagSafe charging system on the iPhone 12.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk talk about Apple's announcement of the iPhone 12, and whether they plan to upgrade. They explain the point of the HomePod mini, and discuss what Siri can do with this new home device from Apple. We also look at the new MagSafe charging system on the iPhone 12.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c7gPmD4s ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Three Years! And What's Next for Apple? http://podcast.intego.com/156 a48361c6-d829-42f7-b156-cf7165a06f1b Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh and Kirk celebrate three years of the Intego Mac Podcast, and we discuss what Apple is likely to announce next week. We also look at a useful tip to keep thieves from using a stolen iPhone, a problematic macOS update that Apple had to pull, and serious, unmatchable issues with the T2 security chip in recent Macs. And yet another reminder that Flash is dead. 29:20 false Josh and Kirk celebrate three years of the Intego Mac Podcast, and we discuss what Apple is likely to announce next week. We also look at a useful tip to keep thieves from using a stolen iPhone, a problematic macOS update that Apple had to pull, and serious, unmatchable issues with the T2 security chip in recent Macs. And yet another reminder that Flash is dead.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk celebrate three years of the Intego Mac Podcast, and we discuss what Apple is likely to announce next week. We also look at a useful tip to keep thieves from using a stolen iPhone, a problematic macOS update that Apple had to pull, and serious, unmatchable issues with the T2 security chip in recent Macs. And yet another reminder that Flash is dead.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Josh and Kirk celebrate three years of the Intego Mac Podcast, and we discuss what Apple is likely to announce next week. We also look at a useful tip to keep thieves from using a stolen iPhone, a problematic macOS update that Apple had to pull, and serious, unmatchable issues with the T2 security chip in recent Macs. And yet another reminder that Flash is dead.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+DhZ3szCl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Who Is Tracking You? http://podcast.intego.com/155 e4a84ee9-fb5e-40e1-8cfd-0cef3ca4d52f Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's Safari web browser has a new feature that prevents trackers from profiling you; we discuss how this works to protect you on the Mac and on iOS. We also talk about the new Series 6 Apple watch, and the solo loop band. And we take a detour to look at how a security researcher put ransomware on a coffee machine. 30:06 false Apple's Safari web browser has a new feature that prevents trackers from profiling you; we discuss how this works to protect you on the Mac and on iOS. We also talk about the new Series 6 Apple watch, and the solo loop band. And we take a detour to look at how a security researcher put ransomware on a coffee machine.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's Safari web browser has a new feature that prevents trackers from profiling you; we discuss how this works to protect you on the Mac and on iOS. We also talk about the new Series 6 Apple watch, and the solo loop band. And we take a detour to look at how a security researcher put ransomware on a coffee machine.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple's Safari web browser has a new feature that prevents trackers from profiling you; we discuss how this works to protect you on the Mac and on iOS. We also talk about the new Series 6 Apple watch, and the solo loop band. And we take a detour to look at how a security researcher put ransomware on a coffee machine.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+mvKc7OCr ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Beware Drive-By Downloads in Safari http://podcast.intego.com/154 d1b94c86-0c1a-410b-a135-1046aba36e3e Thu, 24 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The popular fitness tracking app Strava can assist stalkers; Facebook is irked about European regulators; a new Bluetooth vulnerability takes a new tack on attacks; and we look at some disturbing drive-by downloads that are coming from rogue Google ads. 26:12 false The popular fitness tracking app Strava can assist stalkers; Facebook is irked about European regulators; a new Bluetooth vulnerability takes a new tack on attacks; and we look at some disturbing drive-by downloads that are coming from rogue Google ads.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The popular fitness tracking app Strava can assist stalkers; Facebook is irked about European regulators; a new Bluetooth vulnerability takes a new tack on attacks; and we look at some disturbing drive-by downloads that are coming from rogue Google ads.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> The popular fitness tracking app Strava can assist stalkers; Facebook is irked about European regulators; a new Bluetooth vulnerability takes a new tack on attacks; and we look at some disturbing drive-by downloads that are coming from rogue Google ads.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+1QWeFoyd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New, New, New from Apple! http://podcast.intego.com/153 734d2a76-0dc4-4361-abc0-fd7619638140 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple announced new Apple Watch models, updated iPads, a new fitness subscription service, and a subscription bundle, Apple One. While iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 were released this week, there's still no news on macOS. Josh and Kirk look at all the new stuff, and try to figure out what's best for most users. 31:51 false Apple announced new Apple Watch models, updated iPads, a new fitness subscription service, and a subscription bundle, Apple One. While iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 were released this week, there's still no news on macOS. Josh and Kirk look at all the new stuff, and try to figure out what's best for most users.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple announced new Apple Watch models, updated iPads, a new fitness subscription service, and a subscription bundle, Apple One. While iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 were released this week, there's still no news on macOS. Josh and Kirk look at all the new stuff, and try to figure out what's best for most users.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple announced new Apple Watch models, updated iPads, a new fitness subscription service, and a subscription bundle, Apple One. While iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 were released this week, there's still no news on macOS. Josh and Kirk look at all the new stuff, and try to figure out what's best for most users.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+m1w1A2Qg ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What if Apple Built a Search Engine? http://podcast.intego.com/152 376956a6-5d30-4f25-ac89-420e309605b6 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:34 false 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+RiAB_UZk ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple Authorized Mac Malware http://podcast.intego.com/151 c3796d2d-e485-4042-94b3-23db42b4db30 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego iOS 13.7 is out, with support for COVID-19 exposure notifications. Apple's clever new privacy ad highlights the way people give up personal data. Criminals are using Ring doorbells to know when the cops are coming. And Apple approved, through their "notarization" system, dozens of malicious apps. 29:00 false iOS 13.7 is out, with support for COVID-19 exposure notifications. Apple's clever new privacy ad highlights the way people give up personal data. Criminals are using Ring doorbells to know when the cops are coming. And Apple approved, through their "notarization" system, dozens of malicious apps.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> iOS 13.7 is out, with support for COVID-19 exposure notifications. Apple's clever new privacy ad highlights the way people give up personal data. Criminals are using Ring doorbells to know when the cops are coming. And Apple approved, through their "notarization" system, dozens of malicious apps.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> iOS 13.7 is out, with support for COVID-19 exposure notifications. Apple's clever new privacy ad highlights the way people give up personal data. Criminals are using Ring doorbells to know when the cops are coming. And Apple approved, through their "notarization" system, dozens of malicious apps.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Rtatt6eO ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long A Six-Digit Passcode Isn’t Strong Enough http://podcast.intego.com/150 8b0c8eb0-3f10-4f9c-8e4c-dc2856b79c08 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A Lightroom update has wiped user photos, and there's no way to get them back; malicious Chinese code in 1,200 iOS apps is collecting data and simulating clicks to make money; and a chilling story shows why a six-digit passcode isn't enough to protect your data on an iOS device. 31:56 false A Lightroom update has wiped user photos, and there's no way to get them back; malicious Chinese code in 1,200 iOS apps is collecting data and simulating clicks to make money; and a chilling story shows why a six-digit passcode isn't enough to protect your data on an iOS device.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A Lightroom update has wiped user photos, and there's no way to get them back; malicious Chinese code in 1,200 iOS apps is collecting data and simulating clicks to make money; and a chilling story shows why a six-digit passcode isn't enough to protect your data on an iOS device.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> A Lightroom update has wiped user photos, and there's no way to get them back; malicious Chinese code in 1,200 iOS apps is collecting data and simulating clicks to make money; and a chilling story shows why a six-digit passcode isn't enough to protect your data on an iOS device.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+x7FUgiVH ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Back That Mac Up http://podcast.intego.com/149 4ea54460-7dd2-4b8b-a6ac-ad0b38c4c35d Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New Mac malware targets the Xcode development environment, and Apple has know about it for more than a month, but didn't share the information with security specialists. Epic vs. Apple: who will win the Fortnite battle royale? And we discuss backing up your Mac using Time Machine, Intego Personal Backup, and using a NAS for backups and other file storage. 29:55 false New Mac malware targets the Xcode development environment, and Apple has know about it for more than a month, but didn't share the information with security specialists. Epic vs. Apple: who will win the Fortnite battle royale? And we discuss backing up your Mac using Time Machine, Intego Personal Backup, and using a NAS for backups and other file storage.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New Mac malware targets the Xcode development environment, and Apple has know about it for more than a month, but didn't share the information with security specialists. Epic vs. Apple: who will win the Fortnite battle royale? And we discuss backing up your Mac using Time Machine, Intego Personal Backup, and using a NAS for backups and other file storage.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> New Mac malware targets the Xcode development environment, and Apple has know about it for more than a month, but didn't share the information with security specialists. Epic vs. Apple: who will win the Fortnite battle royale? And we discuss backing up your Mac using Time Machine, Intego Personal Backup, and using a NAS for backups and other file storage.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+8gxBbG1E ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Send Files Securely, and Why You Shouldn’t Use Tor http://podcast.intego.com/148 e2fc81f9-c4fc-4db5-9809-82be5fb262c6 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:45:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple is planning on offering a bundle of services called Apple One, and we discuss how useful it might be. We mention new iOS and macOS updates, talk about the Have I Been Pwned website going open source, look into an Amazon Alexa abomination, and explain why Tor isn't as safe as you might have thought. We then take a look at the many ways you can send files securely to someone; and explain how sending files by email can be secure. 33:55 false Apple is planning on offering a bundle of services called Apple One, and we discuss how useful it might be. We mention new iOS and macOS updates, talk about the Have I Been Pwned website going open source, look into an Amazon Alexa abomination, and explain why Tor isn't as safe as you might have thought. We then take a look at the many ways you can send files securely to someone; and explain how sending files by email can be secure.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple is planning on offering a bundle of services called Apple One, and we discuss how useful it might be. We mention new iOS and macOS updates, talk about the Have I Been Pwned website going open source, look into an Amazon Alexa abomination, and explain why Tor isn't as safe as you might have thought. We then take a look at the many ways you can send files securely to someone; and explain how sending files by email can be secure.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple is planning on offering a bundle of services called Apple One, and we discuss how useful it might be. We mention new iOS and macOS updates, talk about the Have I Been Pwned website going open source, look into an Amazon Alexa abomination, and explain why Tor isn't as safe as you might have thought. We then take a look at the many ways you can send files securely to someone; and explain how sending files by email can be secure.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+XmDP18Md ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long A New iMac, a Google Gotcha, and a Zoom Zinger http://podcast.intego.com/147 4fcb2052-05ae-4c6a-b9ed-a27f9e5d6af9 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple updated the 27" iMac this week, and it may be the last new desktop Mac running Intel processors, but should you buy this one or wait for Apple's own chips? Google accidentally enabled some of its speakers to listen in on sounds in people's homes, and we update recent stories about Garmin getting hit by ransomware, and the Great Twitter Hack of 2020. 29:33 false Apple updated the 27" iMac this week, and it may be the last new desktop Mac running Intel processors, but should you buy this one or wait for Apple's own chips? Google accidentally enabled some of its speakers to listen in on sounds in people's homes, and we update recent stories about Garmin getting hit by ransomware, and the Great Twitter Hack of 2020.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple updated the 27" iMac this week, and it may be the last new desktop Mac running Intel processors, but should you buy this one or wait for Apple's own chips? Google accidentally enabled some of its speakers to listen in on sounds in people's homes, and we update recent stories about Garmin getting hit by ransomware, and the Great Twitter Hack of 2020.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple updated the 27" iMac this week, and it may be the last new desktop Mac running Intel processors, but should you buy this one or wait for Apple's own chips? Google accidentally enabled some of its speakers to listen in on sounds in people's homes, and we update recent stories about Garmin getting hit by ransomware, and the Great Twitter Hack of 2020.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+slOEyhpF ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How computer security is depicted in movies http://podcast.intego.com/146 e7903a68-40e3-4888-b163-10531ffd48a0 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We talk about an update on the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, discuss a ransomware attack on Garmin that shut down the company's services, and even its assembly lines, and warn listeners about some Netgear devices that have vulnerabilities and can't be updated. We then discuss the often ridiculous way hacking is portrayed in movies and TV. 32:04 false We talk about an update on the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, discuss a ransomware attack on Garmin that shut down the company's services, and even its assembly lines, and warn listeners about some Netgear devices that have vulnerabilities and can't be updated. We then discuss the often ridiculous way hacking is portrayed in movies and TV.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We talk about an update on the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, discuss a ransomware attack on Garmin that shut down the company's services, and even its assembly lines, and warn listeners about some Netgear devices that have vulnerabilities and can't be updated. We then discuss the often ridiculous way hacking is portrayed in movies and TV.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We talk about an update on the Great Twitter Hack of 2020, discuss a ransomware attack on Garmin that shut down the company's services, and even its assembly lines, and warn listeners about some Netgear devices that have vulnerabilities and can't be updated. We then discuss the often ridiculous way hacking is portrayed in movies and TV.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+u67OuAZP ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Are smart locks really that smart? http://podcast.intego.com/145 bb1f98c6-6539-4284-8934-3e9969ac1983 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We follow up on the great Twitter hack of 2020, we discuss how a Cloudflare outage brought down many major websites, and Kirk tells a story of a suspicious email from his local government. We then examine whether smart locks are really safe. 31:41 false We follow up on the great Twitter hack of 2020, we discuss how a Cloudflare outage brought down many major websites, and Kirk tells a story of a suspicious email from his local government. We then examine whether smart locks are really safe.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We follow up on the great Twitter hack of 2020, we discuss how a Cloudflare outage brought down many major websites, and Kirk tells a story of a suspicious email from his local government. We then examine whether smart locks are really safe.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> We follow up on the great Twitter hack of 2020, we discuss how a Cloudflare outage brought down many major websites, and Kirk tells a story of a suspicious email from his local government. We then examine whether smart locks are really safe.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+4lNmlpQ_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The Great Twitter Hack of 2020 http://podcast.intego.com/144 6fd2d53e-15ea-4778-84d8-261fc78ad71b Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple issues another round of updates, hackers target organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development, and there was a big Twitter hack where CEOs and politicians had their accounts compromised. Tweets were posted for a cryptocurrency scam, but were there other reasons for the hack? 30:52 false Apple issues another round of updates, hackers target organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development, and there was a big Twitter hack where CEOs and politicians had their accounts compromised. Tweets were posted for a cryptocurrency scam, but were there other reasons for the hack?

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple issues another round of updates, hackers target organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development, and there was a big Twitter hack where CEOs and politicians had their accounts compromised. Tweets were posted for a cryptocurrency scam, but were there other reasons for the hack?

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> Apple issues another round of updates, hackers target organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development, and there was a big Twitter hack where CEOs and politicians had their accounts compromised. Tweets were posted for a cryptocurrency scam, but were there other reasons for the hack?

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+sw4QSbe3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long An actual Mac virus, and 1 in 142 passwords is "123456" http://podcast.intego.com/143 e48952b8-7e18-4347-ae31-7c092d597c5a Fri, 10 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego While there is plenty of malware that affects the Mac, actual viruses are rare; but new malware has been found that does meet that description. We talk about how 1 in 142 passwords is "123456," and we have a special announcement about new Intego software. 31:20 false While there is plenty of malware that affects the Mac, actual viruses are rare; but new malware has been found that does meet that description. We talk about how 1 in 142 passwords is "123456," and we have a special announcement about new Intego software.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> While there is plenty of malware that affects the Mac, actual viruses are rare; but new malware has been found that does meet that description. We talk about how 1 in 142 passwords is "123456," and we have a special announcement about new Intego software.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> While there is plenty of malware that affects the Mac, actual viruses are rare; but new malware has been found that does meet that description. We talk about how 1 in 142 passwords is "123456," and we have a special announcement about new Intego software.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

Intego Antivirus for Windows keeps your Boot Camp, VM, or PC protected from the latest malware threats. Download a free trial now, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+qasW-nZX ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Mac Ransomware-wiper-spyware ThiefQuest discovered http://podcast.intego.com/142 e40c44a4-63fa-4288-95cf-1d5d3fe4941d Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New malware targeting the Mac was discovered this week; it's a hybrid ransomware-wiper-spyware, but you don't need to worry if you don't download pirated software. We also discuss how a journalist's iPhone was hacked by him visiting a website, look at issues with the TikTok app on iOS, and look at how Google is now auto-deleting new user history after 18 months. 27:19 false New malware targeting the Mac was discovered this week; it's a hybrid ransomware-wiper-spyware, but you don't need to worry if you don't download pirated software. We also discuss how a journalist's iPhone was hacked by him visiting a website, look at issues with the TikTok app on iOS, and look at how Google is now auto-deleting new user history after 18 months.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> New malware targeting the Mac was discovered this week; it's a hybrid ransomware-wiper-spyware, but you don't need to worry if you don't download pirated software. We also discuss how a journalist's iPhone was hacked by him visiting a website, look at issues with the TikTok app on iOS, and look at how Google is now auto-deleting new user history after 18 months.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> New malware targeting the Mac was discovered this week; it's a hybrid ransomware-wiper-spyware, but you don't need to worry if you don't download pirated software. We also discuss how a journalist's iPhone was hacked by him visiting a website, look at issues with the TikTok app on iOS, and look at how Google is now auto-deleting new user history after 18 months.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+0UfX9PmX ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What’s Coming in macOS Big Sur and iOS 14 http://podcast.intego.com/141 c26f9a6a-518f-40c6-865c-2f676982093b Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week, Apple announced the new features for its coming operating system updates: macOS Big Sur, and iOS 14. They also announced a big change to Mac hardware. Josh and Kirk discuss the changes coming, and take a close look at security and privacy features in these operating systems. 34:00 false This week, Apple announced the new features for its coming operating system updates: macOS Big Sur, and iOS 14. They also announced a big change to Mac hardware. Josh and Kirk discuss the changes coming, and take a close look at security and privacy features in these operating systems.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> This week, Apple announced the new features for its coming operating system updates: macOS Big Sur, and iOS 14. They also announced a big change to Mac hardware. Josh and Kirk discuss the changes coming, and take a close look at security and privacy features in these operating systems.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> This week, Apple announced the new features for its coming operating system updates: macOS Big Sur, and iOS 14. They also announced a big change to Mac hardware. Josh and Kirk discuss the changes coming, and take a close look at security and privacy features in these operating systems.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5vFY8leg ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long We Can’t Be Safe without a Faraday Cage http://podcast.intego.com/140 296a11b5-7157-417b-862e-f07842ece255 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 32:48 false 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> 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:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+-MHfh2WO ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What Could Apple Switching to ARM Processors on Macs Mean for You? http://podcast.intego.com/139 6893dd6f-e8ec-4734-a439-fcf12d5e4685 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has been making its own chips for iOS devices for a while now, and it seems likely that the company will announce a move to the same ARM-based processors for Macs at the coming WorldWide Developer Conference. We discuss how Apple has changed processor architecture twice in the past, and cover some news about Dropbox, Zoom, the Brave web browser, and smart home devices. 33:44 false Apple has been making its own chips for iOS devices for a while now, and it seems likely that the company will announce a move to the same ARM-based processors for Macs at the coming WorldWide Developer Conference. We discuss how Apple has changed processor architecture twice in the past, and cover some news about Dropbox, Zoom, the Brave web browser, and smart home devices.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> Apple has been making its own chips for iOS devices for a while now, and it seems likely that the company will announce a move to the same ARM-based processors for Macs at the coming WorldWide Developer Conference. We discuss how Apple has changed processor architecture twice in the past, and cover some news about Dropbox, Zoom, the Brave web browser, and smart home devices.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> Apple has been making its own chips for iOS devices for a while now, and it seems likely that the company will announce a move to the same ARM-based processors for Macs at the coming WorldWide Developer Conference. We discuss how Apple has changed processor architecture twice in the past, and cover some news about Dropbox, Zoom, the Brave web browser, and smart home devices.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+paUaNxSK ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Polymorphic Viruses http://podcast.intego.com/138 91296e6a-e912-430e-8fee-8600c2e57490 Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We begin by learning how Josh got interesting in computer security. We then discuss Apple patches and flaws, end-to-end encryption, coronavirus scams, a Google lawsuit, and a photo that can crash Android phones. 32:45 false We begin by learning how Josh got interesting in computer security. We then discuss Apple patches and flaws, end-to-end encryption, coronavirus scams, a Google lawsuit, and a photo that can crash Android phones.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> We begin by learning how Josh got interesting in computer security. We then discuss Apple patches and flaws, end-to-end encryption, coronavirus scams, a Google lawsuit, and a photo that can crash Android phones.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> We begin by learning how Josh got interesting in computer security. We then discuss Apple patches and flaws, end-to-end encryption, coronavirus scams, a Google lawsuit, and a photo that can crash Android phones.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+oi5Qz-Sn ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple operating system updates, iPhone & iPad storage, and shooting video on an iPhone http://podcast.intego.com/137 922a0f45-2a62-4bc5-a052-57c4c9b05cb3 Fri, 29 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple updated all its operating systems again this week, but a jailbreak vulnerability was found quickly. We discuss the new contact tracing feature in iOS, how to free up storage on an iOS device, and give some tips on shooting video on an iPhone. 34:00 false Apple updated all its operating systems again this week, but a jailbreak vulnerability was found quickly. We discuss the new contact tracing feature in iOS, how to free up storage on an iOS device, and give some tips on shooting video on an iPhone.

Show Notes:

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 PODCAST20 at checkout.

]]> Apple updated all its operating systems again this week, but a jailbreak vulnerability was found quickly. We discuss the new contact tracing feature in iOS, how to free up storage on an iOS device, and give some tips on shooting video on an iPhone.

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]]> Apple updated all its operating systems again this week, but a jailbreak vulnerability was found quickly. We discuss the new contact tracing feature in iOS, how to free up storage on an iOS device, and give some tips on shooting video on an iPhone.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+KnYX3g5S ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Tips for using your Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch http://podcast.intego.com/136 0101347b-988e-44ba-83f1-a79bdbe2edc6 Fri, 22 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 34:52 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+nnyc6cKA ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long iCloud, Thunderbolt, WWDC, and North Korean Malware http://podcast.intego.com/135 725ba0c7-9b34-4c07-a732-d8e83c21a0af Fri, 15 May 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The date for this year's WWDC has been set (June 22). Many users don't know that the government can access some of your iCloud data (with a warrant). We look at a new Thunderbolt vulnerability that affects Macs made since 2011 (but you don't need to worry). And we discuss contact tracing apps and new North Korean malware. 29:58 false The date for this year's WWDC has been set (June 22). Many users don't know that the government can access some of your iCloud data (with a warrant). We look at a new Thunderbolt vulnerability that affects Macs made since 2011 (but you don't need to worry). And we discuss contact tracing apps and new North Korean malware.

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]]> The date for this year's WWDC has been set (June 22). Many users don't know that the government can access some of your iCloud data (with a warrant). We look at a new Thunderbolt vulnerability that affects Macs made since 2011 (but you don't need to worry). And we discuss contact tracing apps and new North Korean malware.

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]]> The date for this year's WWDC has been set (June 22). Many users don't know that the government can access some of your iCloud data (with a warrant). We look at a new Thunderbolt vulnerability that affects Macs made since 2011 (but you don't need to worry). And we discuss contact tracing apps and new North Korean malware.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Vo_e3wXi ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long It’s World Password Day; Why do we still use passwords? http://podcast.intego.com/134 1c3fe0a9-c948-45b0-a741-6336f96c1ba3 Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:32 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Mf5MTxqv ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Don’t Share Your Apple ID (so a Friend Can Watch Apple TV+) http://podcast.intego.com/133 80854807-925f-43df-8a8e-53c833a41d85 Fri, 01 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Getting a text message on an iOS device can crash your iPhone or iPad; but it can't do any more harm than that. Apple has released a beta version of iOS with its coronavirus notification API, but Americans don't trust tech companies. And we talk about Apple TV+, and how you should never share your Apple ID so friends can watch shows with your account. 31:02 false Getting a text message on an iOS device can crash your iPhone or iPad; but it can't do any more harm than that. Apple has released a beta version of iOS with its coronavirus notification API, but Americans don't trust tech companies. And we talk about Apple TV+, and how you should never share your Apple ID so friends can watch shows with your account.

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]]> Getting a text message on an iOS device can crash your iPhone or iPad; but it can't do any more harm than that. Apple has released a beta version of iOS with its coronavirus notification API, but Americans don't trust tech companies. And we talk about Apple TV+, and how you should never share your Apple ID so friends can watch shows with your account.

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]]> Getting a text message on an iOS device can crash your iPhone or iPad; but it can't do any more harm than that. Apple has released a beta version of iOS with its coronavirus notification API, but Americans don't trust tech companies. And we talk about Apple TV+, and how you should never share your Apple ID so friends can watch shows with your account.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+9KxJ9cGT ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Zero Day, Compromised Ad Servers, and the New iPad Magic Keyboard http://podcast.intego.com/132 9a5bb716-04f1-4d53-a490-8003a2b55d37 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Every day is zero day in the security world. Researchers have found some serious vulnerabilities in iOS that affect the Mail app, and a fix is coming. Compromised ad servers allow cybercriminals to serve malware on respected websites. And we discuss the new Magic Keyboard for iPad, which turns the iPad into a new computing device. 32:11 false Every day is zero day in the security world. Researchers have found some serious vulnerabilities in iOS that affect the Mail app, and a fix is coming. Compromised ad servers allow cybercriminals to serve malware on respected websites. And we discuss the new Magic Keyboard for iPad, which turns the iPad into a new computing device.

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]]> Every day is zero day in the security world. Researchers have found some serious vulnerabilities in iOS that affect the Mail app, and a fix is coming. Compromised ad servers allow cybercriminals to serve malware on respected websites. And we discuss the new Magic Keyboard for iPad, which turns the iPad into a new computing device.

Show Notes:

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]]> Every day is zero day in the security world. Researchers have found some serious vulnerabilities in iOS that affect the Mail app, and a fix is coming. Compromised ad servers allow cybercriminals to serve malware on respected websites. And we discuss the new Magic Keyboard for iPad, which turns the iPad into a new computing device.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+qZUrqVpa ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Contact Tracing, Phishing, and a New iPhone http://podcast.intego.com/131 898d5c99-14a2-44a2-9ffb-3263f1787b9d Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:45:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has announced a new iPhone SE, a low-priced phone that's really the iPhone for everyone. Google and Apple are working on a contract tracing app, to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. And Apple users are among those most targeted by phishing. And we inaugurate our new segment, Zoom Zinger, where we highlight security and privacy issues with the Zoom videoconferenceing software. (Sorry about the audio; Josh's recording software crashed, and we had to fall back on our backup Skype recording.) 28:18 false Apple has announced a new iPhone SE, a low-priced phone that's really the iPhone for everyone. Google and Apple are working on a contract tracing app, to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. And Apple users are among those most targeted by phishing. And we inaugurate our new segment, Zoom Zinger, where we highlight security and privacy issues with the Zoom videoconferencing software. (Sorry about the audio; Josh's recording software crashed, and we had to fall back on our backup Skype recording.)

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]]> Apple has announced a new iPhone SE, a low-priced phone that's really the iPhone for everyone. Google and Apple are working on a contract tracing app, to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. And Apple users are among those most targeted by phishing. And we inaugurate our new segment, Zoom Zinger, where we highlight security and privacy issues with the Zoom videoconferencing software. (Sorry about the audio; Josh's recording software crashed, and we had to fall back on our backup Skype recording.)

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]]> Apple has announced a new iPhone SE, a low-priced phone that's really the iPhone for everyone. Google and Apple are working on a contract tracing app, to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. And Apple users are among those most targeted by phishing. And we inaugurate our new segment, Zoom Zinger, where we highlight security and privacy issues with the Zoom videoconferencing software. (Sorry about the audio; Josh's recording software crashed, and we had to fall back on our backup Skype recording.)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+oUQL04Hl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How Not to Get Phone Scammed http://podcast.intego.com/130 a6bb2a04-ab70-4a65-b634-449aa741e6f6 Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A good friend of Kirk's, a very tech savvy guy, got scammed on the phone by someone pretending to be from his bank. We discuss how this happened, and all the red flags you need to be aware of. We also discuss how Apple is helping health care workers, and we look at the latest Zoom security and privacy issues. 37:02 false A good friend of Kirk's, a very tech savvy guy, got scammed on the phone by someone pretending to be from his bank. We discuss how this happened, and all the red flags you need to be aware of. We also discuss how Apple is helping health care workers, and we look at the latest Zoom security and privacy issues.

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]]> A good friend of Kirk's, a very tech savvy guy, got scammed on the phone by someone pretending to be from his bank. We discuss how this happened, and all the red flags you need to be aware of. We also discuss how Apple is helping health care workers, and we look at the latest Zoom security and privacy issues.

Show Notes:

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]]> A good friend of Kirk's, a very tech savvy guy, got scammed on the phone by someone pretending to be from his bank. We discuss how this happened, and all the red flags you need to be aware of. We also discuss how Apple is helping health care workers, and we look at the latest Zoom security and privacy issues.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+P1LBPK18 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Zoom Is a Security and Privacy Nightmare (Zoomenfreude) http://podcast.intego.com/129 28a68be0-dbde-4db2-a713-f60f25cc9c55 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:22 false 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.

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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:

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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:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+4AVizVsV ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Medical ID, Apple Updates, Intel Vulnerabilities, and More http://podcast.intego.com/128 e6ee0e10-9537-4cea-ae5b-935b7cc70809 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh and Kirk discuss how to set up a medical ID on an iPhone and Apple Watch, we cover this week's Apple updates, we look at a new Intel CPU bug, and more. 32:35 false Josh and Kirk discuss how to set up a medical ID on an iPhone and Apple Watch, we cover this week's Apple updates, we look at a new Intel CPU bug, and more.

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]]> Josh and Kirk discuss how to set up a medical ID on an iPhone and Apple Watch, we cover this week's Apple updates, we look at a new Intel CPU bug, and more.

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]]> Josh and Kirk discuss how to set up a medical ID on an iPhone and Apple Watch, we cover this week's Apple updates, we look at a new Intel CPU bug, and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+fWLlnWPP ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Adapt to Working From Home http://podcast.intego.com/127 3986fe5d-4946-48f5-97ed-6043a0a0b6ba Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:38 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+UG-CQSCa ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The History of Apple Malware, with Guest John McAfee http://podcast.intego.com/126 18943da9-e530-4e2b-bd0c-4955b0597671 Fri, 13 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 33:11 false 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.

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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.

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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:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+dx_akFmp ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long RSA Conference 2020 Highlights http://podcast.intego.com/125 f80b53c2-2390-4252-9f0d-37e4d67c3628 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh attended this year's RSA Conference, one of the big meet-ups about computer security, and discusses what he learned there. We also cover news about smart speakers listening to your conversations (again), a copy/paste issue that Apple says isn't a big deal, and a new limitation by Safari for HTTPS certificates, that will affect some websites. 34:50 false Josh attended this year's RSA Conference, one of the big meet-ups about computer security, and discusses what he learned there. We also cover news about smart speakers listening to your conversations (again), a copy/paste issue that Apple says isn't a big deal, and a new limitation by Safari for HTTPS certificates, that will affect some websites.

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]]> Josh attended this year's RSA Conference, one of the big meet-ups about computer security, and discusses what he learned there. We also cover news about smart speakers listening to your conversations (again), a copy/paste issue that Apple says isn't a big deal, and a new limitation by Safari for HTTPS certificates, that will affect some websites.

Show Notes:

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]]> Josh attended this year's RSA Conference, one of the big meet-ups about computer security, and discusses what he learned there. We also cover news about smart speakers listening to your conversations (again), a copy/paste issue that Apple says isn't a big deal, and a new limitation by Safari for HTTPS certificates, that will affect some websites.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+206evzt_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long 10 Things You Shouldn’t Do on Your Work Computer or Phone http://podcast.intego.com/124 a9253524-24ef-4bab-a3e3-231c254f114d Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Your work computer or phone doesn't belong to you, and you should be careful about what you do on these devices. Your employer can track you and all your activity, and record what you do, and even, perhaps, what you type. 34:05 false Your work computer or phone doesn't belong to you, and you should be careful about what you do on these devices. Your employer can track you and all your activity, and record what you do, and even, perhaps, what you type.

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]]> Your work computer or phone doesn't belong to you, and you should be careful about what you do on these devices. Your employer can track you and all your activity, and record what you do, and even, perhaps, what you type.

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]]> Your work computer or phone doesn't belong to you, and you should be careful about what you do on these devices. Your employer can track you and all your activity, and record what you do, and even, perhaps, what you type.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ot0IMG37 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Switching Default Apps on the iPhone and iPad http://podcast.intego.com/123 d9f110ca-cfa4-4b5f-a045-2809de6180df Fri, 21 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Your iPhone or iPad comes with 36 default apps, including Mail, Safari, and Messages. You may want to use other apps for email, for browsing, and for messaging, in part to enhance your security and privacy. While you can't set other apps to replace the defaults, as you can on macOS, you can switch. We explain how. 26:45 false Your iPhone or iPad comes with 36 default apps, including Mail, Safari, and Messages. You may want to use other apps for email, for browsing, and for messaging, in part to enhance your security and privacy. While you can't set other apps to replace the defaults, as you can on macOS, you can switch. We explain how.

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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.

]]> Your iPhone or iPad comes with 36 default apps, including Mail, Safari, and Messages. You may want to use other apps for email, for browsing, and for messaging, in part to enhance your security and privacy. While you can't set other apps to replace the defaults, as you can on macOS, you can switch. We explain how.

Show Notes:

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]]> Your iPhone or iPad comes with 36 default apps, including Mail, Safari, and Messages. You may want to use other apps for email, for browsing, and for messaging, in part to enhance your security and privacy. While you can't set other apps to replace the defaults, as you can on macOS, you can switch. We explain how.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+LMcueEO9 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Understanding Blockchain and Cryptocurrency http://podcast.intego.com/122 aea005f0-6dd8-42e6-a4a0-e97dc32ad9a8 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A child spends a fortune on in-app purchases, the CIA has been running a fake company providing encryption services, and beware of public lockers. We then take a deep dive into blockchain technology and cryptocurrency; if you've been wondering what Bitcoin is, we explain (almost) everything. 32:21 false A child spends a fortune on in-app purchases, the CIA has been running a fake company providing encryption services, and beware of public lockers. We then take a deep dive into blockchain technology and cryptocurrency; if you've been wondering what Bitcoin is, we explain (almost) everything.

Show Notes:

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]]> A child spends a fortune on in-app purchases, the CIA has been running a fake company providing encryption services, and beware of public lockers. We then take a deep dive into blockchain technology and cryptocurrency; if you've been wondering what Bitcoin is, we explain (almost) everything.

Show Notes:

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 child spends a fortune on in-app purchases, the CIA has been running a fake company providing encryption services, and beware of public lockers. We then take a deep dive into blockchain technology and cryptocurrency; if you've been wondering what Bitcoin is, we explain (almost) everything.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+WjK1bweI ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How Security Analysts Work http://podcast.intego.com/121 2f7b91c6-feb3-47c7-8470-30280a709d1c Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 34:01 false 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:

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.

]]> 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:

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.

]]> 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:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+-cS-7eUf ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long If It’s Free, You’re the Product http://podcast.intego.com/120 67a18f74-05f0-4309-bb71-c795307c90e1 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple updates everything, the Ring doorbell has trackers in its app, and the Shlayer malware has infected lots of Macs. We then discussed a number of issues where free services you use monetize data collected about you and your activities. 31:28 false Apple updates everything, the Ring doorbell has trackers in its app, and the Shlayer malware has infected lots of Macs. We then discussed a number of issues where free services you use monetize data collected about you and your activities.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> Apple updates everything, the Ring doorbell has trackers in its app, and the Shlayer malware has infected lots of Macs. We then discussed a number of issues where free services you use monetize data collected about you and your activities.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> Apple updates everything, the Ring doorbell has trackers in its app, and the Shlayer malware has infected lots of Macs. We then discussed a number of issues where free services you use monetize data collected about you and your activities.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+VcHhSkuc ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long iPhones Hacked and Cracked http://podcast.intego.com/119 cafa298a-8473-438f-839f-dab7d19294dc Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The world's richest man's iPhone was hacked when he clicked on a video in WhatsApp. Police and the FBI are cracking iPhones to get evidence. Should we worry? Tom Cruise would know what to do. 29:48 false The world's richest man's iPhone was hacked when he clicked on a video in WhatsApp. Police and the FBI are cracking iPhones to get evidence. Should we worry? Tom Cruise would know what to do.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> The world's richest man's iPhone was hacked when he clicked on a video in WhatsApp. Police and the FBI are cracking iPhones to get evidence. Should we worry? Tom Cruise would know what to do.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> The world's richest man's iPhone was hacked when he clicked on a video in WhatsApp. Police and the FBI are cracking iPhones to get evidence. Should we worry? Tom Cruise would know what to do.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+N41kgMOF ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Your Photos Can Tell People Where You Live http://podcast.intego.com/118 8304ee74-3d39-4184-a176-57e184ee3998 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Photos you shoot with your iPhone, and with some cameras, store location data. Sharing these photos on social media may pinpoint your location: where you live, or where you work. It's easy to remove this data. In the news, we talk about listening in on Skype audio, another Apple - FBI spat about accessing data on an iPhone, Google getting rid of cookies, and more. 32:00 false Photos you shoot with your iPhone, and with some cameras, store location data. Sharing these photos on social media may pinpoint your location: where you live, or where you work. It's easy to remove this data. In the news, we talk about listening in on Skype audio, another Apple - FBI spat about accessing data on an iPhone, Google getting rid of cookies, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> Photos you shoot with your iPhone, and with some cameras, store location data. Sharing these photos on social media may pinpoint your location: where you live, or where you work. It's easy to remove this data. In the news, we talk about listening in on Skype audio, another Apple - FBI spat about accessing data on an iPhone, Google getting rid of cookies, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> Photos you shoot with your iPhone, and with some cameras, store location data. Sharing these photos on social media may pinpoint your location: where you live, or where you work. It's easy to remove this data. In the news, we talk about listening in on Skype audio, another Apple - FBI spat about accessing data on an iPhone, Google getting rid of cookies, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+lRoHFC9X ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The Year in Apple Security 2019 http://podcast.intego.com/117 86c37499-2ae6-4297-a52a-476beac06348 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look back at the eventful year 2019 in Apple security. In the news, Apple is switching to randomized serial numbers for its products, Apple sues a company over jailbreaking, Firefox has critical vulnerabilities, and more. 34:52 false We look back at the eventful year 2019 in Apple security. In the news, Apple is switching to randomized serial numbers for its products, Apple sues a company over jailbreaking, Firefox has critical vulnerabilities, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We look back at the eventful year 2019 in Apple security. In the news, Apple is switching to randomized serial numbers for its products, Apple sues a company over jailbreaking, Firefox has critical vulnerabilities, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We look back at the eventful year 2019 in Apple security. In the news, Apple is switching to randomized serial numbers for its products, Apple sues a company over jailbreaking, Firefox has critical vulnerabilities, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+781afPUy ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long 9 Security and Privacy Settings to Activate on Your New iPhone or iPad http://podcast.intego.com/116 24a8d163-18c2-4a49-ba6a-50e7795e3695 Fri, 03 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:22 false 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:

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.

]]> 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:

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.

]]> 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:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+HZpZFzYI ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long 8 Steps to Ensure the Security and Privacy of Your New Mac http://podcast.intego.com/115 5a86c019-66c1-4bec-9959-6abb214c51db Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:30:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego If you got a new Mac for the holidays, there are a number of settings you can adjust to enhance its security and privacy. We discuss eight tips to make your Mac stronger. We also look at some news, with Ring's reaction to the claims that they were compromised, Apple pulling an app from the App Store for spying on users, and Apple's new bug bounty program. 30:44 false If you got a new Mac for the holidays, there are a number of settings you can adjust to enhance its security and privacy. We discuss eight tips to make your Mac stronger. We also look at some news, with Ring's reaction to the claims that they were compromised, Apple pulling an app from the App Store for spying on users, and Apple's new bug bounty program.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> If you got a new Mac for the holidays, there are a number of settings you can adjust to enhance its security and privacy. We discuss eight tips to make your Mac stronger. We also look at some news, with Ring's reaction to the claims that they were compromised, Apple pulling an app from the App Store for spying on users, and Apple's new bug bounty program.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> If you got a new Mac for the holidays, there are a number of settings you can adjust to enhance its security and privacy. We discuss eight tips to make your Mac stronger. We also look at some news, with Ring's reaction to the claims that they were compromised, Apple pulling an app from the App Store for spying on users, and Apple's new bug bounty program.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ezAy2Rqa ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple HomeKit and the Smart Home http://podcast.intego.com/114 aa8cfb77-81a8-4562-b98c-c3183110e288 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a close look at smart home technology and Apple's HomeKit, and also discuss why Vladimir Putin is still using Windows XP, another Ring camera issue, some password problems, and a new Intel vulnerability called Plundervolt. 36:08 false We take a close look at smart home technology and Apple's HomeKit, and also discuss why Vladimir Putin is still using Windows XP, another Ring camera issue, some password problems, and a new Intel vulnerability called Plundervolt.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We take a close look at smart home technology and Apple's HomeKit, and also discuss why Vladimir Putin is still using Windows XP, another Ring camera issue, some password problems, and a new Intel vulnerability called Plundervolt.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We take a close look at smart home technology and Apple's HomeKit, and also discuss why Vladimir Putin is still using Windows XP, another Ring camera issue, some password problems, and a new Intel vulnerability called Plundervolt.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+WqMHCvYR ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Mac Pro costs the same as Tesla Cybertruck http://podcast.intego.com/113 94d4d296-ec61-403c-b5ce-08a10c4b7a15 Fri, 13 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has released the new Mac Pro, along with updates for all its operating systems this week. Google Chrome gets a serious update, Google Maps gets incognito mode, and the Ring doorbell leaks some location data allowing journalists to create heat maps of Ring-protected homes. Plus an AirDrop vulnerability, a tweet with an iPhone decryption key, and more. 29:01 false Apple has released the new Mac Pro, along with updates for all its operating systems this week. Google Chrome gets a serious update, Google Maps gets incognito mode, and the Ring doorbell leaks some location data allowing journalists to create heat maps of Ring-protected homes. Plus an AirDrop vulnerability, a tweet with an iPhone decryption key, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> Apple has released the new Mac Pro, along with updates for all its operating systems this week. Google Chrome gets a serious update, Google Maps gets incognito mode, and the Ring doorbell leaks some location data allowing journalists to create heat maps of Ring-protected homes. Plus an AirDrop vulnerability, a tweet with an iPhone decryption key, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> Apple has released the new Mac Pro, along with updates for all its operating systems this week. Google Chrome gets a serious update, Google Maps gets incognito mode, and the Ring doorbell leaks some location data allowing journalists to create heat maps of Ring-protected homes. Plus an AirDrop vulnerability, a tweet with an iPhone decryption key, and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+FyPLtLiL ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Twitter Trickery, Charging Insecurity, Cryptocurrency Malware, and More http://podcast.intego.com/112 e47a255d-fb7f-414c-bca4-1d8a4974dc92 Fri, 06 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We follow up on our Black Friday purchases, then talk about some Twitter trickery, some Russian rigidity, some charging insecurity, some location confusion, and some new Mac cryptocurrency malware. 36:41 false We follow up on our Black Friday purchases, then talk about some Twitter trickery, some Russian rigidity, some charging insecurity, some location confusion, and some new Mac cryptocurrency malware.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We follow up on our Black Friday purchases, then talk about some Twitter trickery, some Russian rigidity, some charging insecurity, some location confusion, and some new Mac cryptocurrency malware.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We follow up on our Black Friday purchases, then talk about some Twitter trickery, some Russian rigidity, some charging insecurity, some location confusion, and some new Mac cryptocurrency malware.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+cw1ETeqQ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The Chain of Trust http://podcast.intego.com/111 8dcf1e10-378e-4500-b6ee-a8e1855b1e16 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple's two-factor authentication system sets up a chain of trust from one device to another. By ensuring your identity on one device, that device can then authenticate you on another device, and provide you with enhanced features, such as an Apple Watch unlocking a Mac, or an iPhone authorizing Apple Pay on a Mac. Understanding this chain of trust helps you better understand how Apple protects you. 33:20 false Apple's two-factor authentication system sets up a chain of trust from one device to another. By ensuring your identity on one device, that device can then authenticate you on another device, and provide you with enhanced features, such as an Apple Watch unlocking a Mac, or an iPhone authorizing Apple Pay on a Mac. Understanding this chain of trust helps you better understand how Apple protects you.

Show Notes:

CyberGhost VPN is the best personal VPN solution, that works seamlessly with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other devices. Pricing this good doesn't happen very often. On Black Friday or Cyber Monday, get up to 79% off. Pricing this good doesn't happen very often! Use this special link to save up to 79% on CyberGhost VPN to fortify your online privacy. Don't wait! This special offer is valid from today (Black Friday), through December 4th, 2019. *Note: 79% discount is based on U.S. pricing; exact percentage of discount varies by currency.

]]> Apple's two-factor authentication system sets up a chain of trust from one device to another. By ensuring your identity on one device, that device can then authenticate you on another device, and provide you with enhanced features, such as an Apple Watch unlocking a Mac, or an iPhone authorizing Apple Pay on a Mac. Understanding this chain of trust helps you better understand how Apple protects you.

Show Notes:

CyberGhost VPN is the best personal VPN solution, that works seamlessly with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other devices. Pricing this good doesn't happen very often. On Black Friday or Cyber Monday, get up to 79% off. Pricing this good doesn't happen very often! Use this special link to save up to 79% on CyberGhost VPN to fortify your online privacy. Don't wait! This special offer is valid from today (Black Friday), through December 4th, 2019. *Note: 79% discount is based on U.S. pricing; exact percentage of discount varies by currency.

]]> Apple's two-factor authentication system sets up a chain of trust from one device to another. By ensuring your identity on one device, that device can then authenticate you on another device, and provide you with enhanced features, such as an Apple Watch unlocking a Mac, or an iPhone authorizing Apple Pay on a Mac. Understanding this chain of trust helps you better understand how Apple protects you.

Show Notes:

CyberGhost VPN is the best personal VPN solution, that works seamlessly with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other devices. Pricing this good doesn't happen very often. On Black Friday or Cyber Monday, get up to 79% off. Pricing this good doesn't happen very often! Use this special link to save up to 79% on CyberGhost VPN to fortify your online privacy. Don't wait! This special offer is valid from today (Black Friday), through December 4th, 2019. *Note: 79% discount is based on U.S. pricing; exact percentage of discount varies by currency.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+o4EXdwgR ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Black Friday Safe Shopping Advice http://podcast.intego.com/110 83729be7-0a07-4bc1-bbe2-6e808cbc2e72 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego It's Black Friday again, either the day we release this episode if you're in Europe, or next week, if you're in the US. It's the day when you can get some good deals on things you need, discounts on things you don't need, and, if you're not careful, you could get scammed. We discuss some best practices for buying new and used on Black Friday, and warn you about buying a used iPhone. 29:51 false It's Black Friday again, either the day we release this episode if you're in Europe, or next week, if you're in the US. It's the day when you can get some good deals on things you need, discounts on things you don't need, and, if you're not careful, you could get scammed. We discuss some best practices for buying new and used on Black Friday, and warn you about buying a used iPhone.

Show Notes:

Get the best deal on Intego Privacy Protection VPN for Mac and Windows via this link.

Not an Intego customer yet? Get even bigger Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings on our Mac antivirus and utility suite bundles via this special link.

]]> It's Black Friday again, either the day we release this episode if you're in Europe, or next week, if you're in the US. It's the day when you can get some good deals on things you need, discounts on things you don't need, and, if you're not careful, you could get scammed. We discuss some best practices for buying new and used on Black Friday, and warn you about buying a used iPhone.

Show Notes:

Get the best deal on Intego Privacy Protection VPN for Mac and Windows via this link.

Not an Intego customer yet? Get even bigger Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings on our Mac antivirus and utility suite bundles via this special link.

]]> It's Black Friday again, either the day we release this episode if you're in Europe, or next week, if you're in the US. It's the day when you can get some good deals on things you need, discounts on things you don't need, and, if you're not careful, you could get scammed. We discuss some best practices for buying new and used on Black Friday, and warn you about buying a used iPhone.

Show Notes:

Get the best deal on Intego Privacy Protection VPN for Mac and Windows via this link.

Not an Intego customer yet? Get even bigger Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings on our Mac antivirus and utility suite bundles via this special link.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+xE3HE-MW ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Vice President of Integrity http://podcast.intego.com/109 5e7c9198-9f53-43cc-87fa-6e621c920289 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss Apple's new 16" MacBook Pro with a redesigned keyboard; two new entrants in the video streaming market, Apple TV+ and Disney+; a bug in Facebook's app; Google's Pixel 4's face unlock; and more. 32:47 false We discuss Apple's new 16" MacBook Pro with a redesigned keyboard; two new entrants in the video streaming market, Apple TV+ and Disney+; a bug in Facebook's app; Google's Pixel 4's face unlock; and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We discuss Apple's new 16" MacBook Pro with a redesigned keyboard; two new entrants in the video streaming market, Apple TV+ and Disney+; a bug in Facebook's app; Google's Pixel 4's face unlock; and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> We discuss Apple's new 16" MacBook Pro with a redesigned keyboard; two new entrants in the video streaming market, Apple TV+ and Disney+; a bug in Facebook's app; Google's Pixel 4's face unlock; and more.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+nIVGvbzu ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long iPad vs. MacBook: is iPadOS a game changer? http://podcast.intego.com/108 4650c825-dca5-4c33-b15c-37c5771e5ac2 Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego With the release of iPadOS, the iPad has become a serious competitor to a laptop. While you can't do everything on an iPad that you can on a laptop, the gulf between the two is getting slimmer. We talk with Ian Schray, a dedicated iPad user, about replacing a laptop with an iPad. 34:10 false With the release of iPadOS, the iPad has become a serious competitor to a laptop. While you can't do everything on an iPad that you can on a laptop, the gulf between the two is getting slimmer. We talk with Ian Schray, a dedicated iPad user, about replacing a laptop with an iPad.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> With the release of iPadOS, the iPad has become a serious competitor to a laptop. While you can't do everything on an iPad that you can on a laptop, the gulf between the two is getting slimmer. We talk with Ian Schray, a dedicated iPad user, about replacing a laptop with an iPad.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> With the release of iPadOS, the iPad has become a serious competitor to a laptop. While you can't do everything on an iPad that you can on a laptop, the gulf between the two is getting slimmer. We talk with Ian Schray, a dedicated iPad user, about replacing a laptop with an iPad.

Show Notes:

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.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+nO6qEr3R ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long admin / admin http://podcast.intego.com/107 df42a99a-7e33-4412-b6f0-815a3d3aa4bb Fri, 01 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has release a whole slew of security updates this week, stretching back quite far, and we discuss some of the changes, and also Apple's problematic HomePod update. Equifax is sued for using admin as user name and password to protect sensitive data. (Duh.) And we take a close look at the many security alerts and dialogs you see with macOS Catalina. 35:43 false Apple has released a whole slew of security updates this week, stretching back quite far, and we discuss some of the changes, and also Apple's problematic HomePod update. Equifax is sued for using admin as user name and password to protect sensitive data. (Duh.) And we take a close look at the many security alerts and dialogs you see with macOS Catalina.

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]]> Apple has released a whole slew of security updates this week, stretching back quite far, and we discuss some of the changes, and also Apple's problematic HomePod update. Equifax is sued for using admin as user name and password to protect sensitive data. (Duh.) And we take a close look at the many security alerts and dialogs you see with macOS Catalina.

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]]> Apple has released a whole slew of security updates this week, stretching back quite far, and we discuss some of the changes, and also Apple's problematic HomePod update. Equifax is sued for using admin as user name and password to protect sensitive data. (Duh.) And we take a close look at the many security alerts and dialogs you see with macOS Catalina.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+QaM8fsSv ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Depending on Your Threat Model... http://podcast.intego.com/106 7909bcbc-07f4-446d-bbf5-28b13db9eb24 Fri, 25 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Samsung is foiled by screen protectors, users are spoofed by a clever two-factor authentication con, Firefox offers social tracking protection, and a stalker found his idol by analyzing reflections in her eyes in photos. And Google announces a quantum computing breakthrough that may mean that we need to use reeeeeeaaaaaallllllyyyyy long passwords in the future. 38:48 false Samsung is foiled by screen protectors, users are spoofed by a clever two-factor authentication con, Firefox offers social tracking protection, and a stalker found his idol by analyzing reflections in her eyes in photos. And Google announces a quantum computing breakthrough that may mean that we need to use reeeeeeaaaaaallllllyyyyy long passwords in the future.

Show Notes:

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]]> Samsung is foiled by screen protectors, users are spoofed by a clever two-factor authentication con, Firefox offers social tracking protection, and a stalker found his idol by analyzing reflections in her eyes in photos. And Google announces a quantum computing breakthrough that may mean that we need to use reeeeeeaaaaaallllllyyyyy long passwords in the future.

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]]> Samsung is foiled by screen protectors, users are spoofed by a clever two-factor authentication con, Firefox offers social tracking protection, and a stalker found his idol by analyzing reflections in her eyes in photos. And Google announces a quantum computing breakthrough that may mean that we need to use reeeeeeaaaaaallllllyyyyy long passwords in the future.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ctimDikR ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Developing a Security Mindset http://podcast.intego.com/105 a7be99b5-99d3-4a5a-8af6-4e8404ad7f4e Fri, 18 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego After a couple of news items, about Apple sending browsing data to Tencent in China, and a Google exec warning people to be wary of its smart home devices, we discuss Josh's talk at the MacTech conference about developing a security mindset. 40:45 false After a couple of news items, about Apple sending browsing data to Tencent in China, and a Google exec warning people to be wary of its smart home devices, we discuss Josh's talk at the MacTech conference about developing a security mindset.

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]]> After a couple of news items, about Apple sending browsing data to Tencent in China, and a Google exec warning people to be wary of its smart home devices, we discuss Josh's talk at the MacTech conference about developing a security mindset.

Show Notes:

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]]> After a couple of news items, about Apple sending browsing data to Tencent in China, and a Google exec warning people to be wary of its smart home devices, we discuss Josh's talk at the MacTech conference about developing a security mindset.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+TwDCWsb2 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Getting Ready for Catalina http://podcast.intego.com/104 1501fc95-8c87-476f-95b1-fd1630bdfa05 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 02:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 33:32 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+DqUC5ego ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Updates, Legit-Looking Lightning Cables, Malspam, and Touch ID http://podcast.intego.com/103 6da47280-a5f2-40f9-9d9e-3328f645fcfd Fri, 04 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh and Kirk discuss the many updates to iOS 13, how legit-looking lightning cables that can hack your devices will soon be on sale, how malspam mostly tries to trick people with bogus links, a Touch ID issue, and much more. 33:20 false Josh and Kirk discuss the many updates to iOS 13, how legit-looking lightning cables that can hack your devices will soon be on sale, how malspam mostly tries to trick people with bogus links, a Touch ID issue, and much more.

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]]> Josh and Kirk discuss the many updates to iOS 13, how legit-looking lightning cables that can hack your devices will soon be on sale, how malspam mostly tries to trick people with bogus links, a Touch ID issue, and much more.

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]]> Josh and Kirk discuss the many updates to iOS 13, how legit-looking lightning cables that can hack your devices will soon be on sale, how malspam mostly tries to trick people with bogus links, a Touch ID issue, and much more.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+74795uAX ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long iOS Updates, New Amazon Hardware, an Apple Security Advisory, and New Apple Gear http://podcast.intego.com/102 e08e2cd2-0094-4279-8337-cc54aa65043b Fri, 27 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego It hasn't been long, but Apple has already released iOS 13.1, and iPad OS 13.1, both initially scheduled for next week. Josh and Kirk discuss these updates, an Apple security advisory about third-party iOS keyboard apps, and some other security news, then chat about the new Apple Watches and iPhones. 37:11 false It hasn't been long, but Apple has already released iOS 13.1, and iPad OS 13.1, both initially scheduled for next week. Josh and Kirk discuss these updates, an Apple security advisory about third-party iOS keyboard apps, and some other security news, then chat about the new Apple Watches and iPhones.

Show Notes:

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]]> It hasn't been long, but Apple has already released iOS 13.1, and iPad OS 13.1, both initially scheduled for next week. Josh and Kirk discuss these updates, an Apple security advisory about third-party iOS keyboard apps, and some other security news, then chat about the new Apple Watches and iPhones.

Show Notes:

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]]> It hasn't been long, but Apple has already released iOS 13.1, and iPad OS 13.1, both initially scheduled for next week. Josh and Kirk discuss these updates, an Apple security advisory about third-party iOS keyboard apps, and some other security news, then chat about the new Apple Watches and iPhones.

Show Notes:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+PfZN_mBZ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Features in iOS, Smart TVs Spying on You, and More http://podcast.intego.com/101 810efa4b-487a-4efb-9877-bea3bc9d6f65 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego As iOS 13 is out, Josh and Kirk discuss its new features and what you can look forward to. They also discuss how smart TVs spy on you and send data about everything you watch, as well as a new SIM card flaw and an iOS 13 lock screen bypass. One note: we mentioned that iOS 13.1 was due to be released on September 30. After we recorded the podcast, Apple announced that iOS 13.1 would be released early, on September 24. 35:00 false As iOS 13 is out, Josh and Kirk discuss its new features and what you can look forward to. They also discuss how smart TVs spy on you and send data about everything you watch, as well as a new SIM card flaw and an iOS 13 lock screen bypass. One note: we mentioned that iOS 13.1 was due to be released on September 30. After we recorded the podcast, Apple announced that iOS 13.1 would be released early, on September 24.

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]]> As iOS 13 is out, Josh and Kirk discuss its new features and what you can look forward to. They also discuss how smart TVs spy on you and send data about everything you watch, as well as a new SIM card flaw and an iOS 13 lock screen bypass. One note: we mentioned that iOS 13.1 was due to be released on September 30. After we recorded the podcast, Apple announced that iOS 13.1 would be released early, on September 24.

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]]> As iOS 13 is out, Josh and Kirk discuss its new features and what you can look forward to. They also discuss how smart TVs spy on you and send data about everything you watch, as well as a new SIM card flaw and an iOS 13 lock screen bypass. One note: we mentioned that iOS 13.1 was due to be released on September 30. After we recorded the podcast, Apple announced that iOS 13.1 would be released early, on September 24.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+icIzZ7hH ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple's New iPhone, and More http://podcast.intego.com/100 4e868623-a5c8-48bc-83dd-b40b1b2cb216 Fri, 13 Sep 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh and Kirk celebrate episode 100 of the Intego Mac Podcast with special guest Dave Hamilton and discuss Apple's new iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. And we discuss changes to Apple's AppleCare extended warranty and insurance plan. 36:05 false Josh and Kirk celebrate episode 100 of the Intego Mac Podcast with special guest Dave Hamilton and discuss Apple's new iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. And we discuss changes to Apple's AppleCare extended warranty and insurance plan.

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]]> Josh and Kirk celebrate episode 100 of the Intego Mac Podcast with special guest Dave Hamilton and discuss Apple's new iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. And we discuss changes to Apple's AppleCare extended warranty and insurance plan.

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]]> Josh and Kirk celebrate episode 100 of the Intego Mac Podcast with special guest Dave Hamilton and discuss Apple's new iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. And we discuss changes to Apple's AppleCare extended warranty and insurance plan.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+L-fxC1Dy ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Twitter and Deepfakes http://podcast.intego.com/99 6edca9a5-3a17-4722-8cf1-478da258f6e9 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Twitter's boss had his Twitter account hacked, and Twitter has disabled a feature from its earliest days, which let you tweet via SMS. Firefox's new update blocks trackers and crypto miners. And we take a look at audio and video deepfakes. 39:39 false Twitter's boss had his Twitter account hacked, and Twitter has disabled a feature from its earliest days, which let you tweet via SMS. Firefox's new update blocks trackers and crypto miners. And we take a look at audio and video deepfakes.

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]]> Twitter's boss had his Twitter account hacked, and Twitter has disabled a feature from its earliest days, which let you tweet via SMS. Firefox's new update blocks trackers and crypto miners. And we take a look at audio and video deepfakes.

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.

]]> Twitter's boss had his Twitter account hacked, and Twitter has disabled a feature from its earliest days, which let you tweet via SMS. Firefox's new update blocks trackers and crypto miners. And we take a look at audio and video deepfakes.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+BOiliJ_E ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Everyone Is Listening! http://podcast.intego.com/98 11b9b940-7b46-4134-a4f1-39eeaa3c684d Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 33:19 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5OjJJ1TE ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Do Macs need an antivirus? http://podcast.intego.com/97 2c8a863e-3221-4b26-8c75-dcb5e6fd8777 Fri, 23 Aug 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 36:07 false 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.

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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.

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.

]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+-2Gci_fa ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Hacker Conventions http://podcast.intego.com/96 f7c8703b-4793-4523-af8f-0cfd6a2aa44e Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Summer is when hackers get together to present and discuss malware, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Two big hacker conventions - Black Hat and DEF CON - were held recently, and we discuss some of the Mac-related discoveries. We also look at some interesting news, including certain Macs being banned by the FCC, and answer a listener question about ransomware and files on a Mac. 35:21 false Summer is when hackers get together to present and discuss malware, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Two big hacker conventions - Black Hat and DEF CON - were held recently, and we discuss some of the Mac-related discoveries. We also look at some interesting news, including certain Macs being banned by the FCC, and answer a listener question about ransomware and files on a Mac.

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]]> Summer is when hackers get together to present and discuss malware, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Two big hacker conventions - Black Hat and DEF CON - were held recently, and we discuss some of the Mac-related discoveries. We also look at some interesting news, including certain Macs being banned by the FCC, and answer a listener question about ransomware and files on a Mac.

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.

]]> Summer is when hackers get together to present and discuss malware, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Two big hacker conventions - Black Hat and DEF CON - were held recently, and we discuss some of the Mac-related discoveries. We also look at some interesting news, including certain Macs being banned by the FCC, and answer a listener question about ransomware and files on a Mac.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+_IsmE3bl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Who’s Listening to Your Private Conversations? http://podcast.intego.com/95 501350e6-82b9-4a8d-8aeb-dcf35ee4bd52 Fri, 09 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Last week, we discussed how Apple was listening to some of your Siri requests. The company changed its policy, and Amazon and Google followed suit, but what else does Apple listen to? We also discuss Apple's new bug bounty program, how AT&T workers unlocked phones for profit, and how cryptojacking isn't financially viable any more. 31:26 false Last week, we discussed how Apple was listening to some of your Siri requests. The company changed its policy, and Amazon and Google followed suit, but what else does Apple listen to? We also discuss Apple's new bug bounty program, how AT&T workers unlocked phones for profit, and how cryptojacking isn't financially viable any more.

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]]> Last week, we discussed how Apple was listening to some of your Siri requests. The company changed its policy, and Amazon and Google followed suit, but what else does Apple listen to? We also discuss Apple's new bug bounty program, how AT&T workers unlocked phones for profit, and how cryptojacking isn't financially viable any more.

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]]> Last week, we discussed how Apple was listening to some of your Siri requests. The company changed its policy, and Amazon and Google followed suit, but what else does Apple listen to? We also discuss Apple's new bug bounty program, how AT&T workers unlocked phones for profit, and how cryptojacking isn't financially viable any more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+6Q2RUzZ4 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Preparing for macOS Catalina http://podcast.intego.com/94 eb68e775-4c4c-4ed5-af4a-34435722666c Fri, 02 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss some ways to check that your apps are all compatible with macOS Catalina. We also talk about Apple contractors listening to Siri recordings (but Kirk also adds a last minute update about Apple's change of heart), how the Facebook "Like" button can be a privacy problem, and how Google has discovered some new iOS vulnerabilities. 31:20 false We discuss some ways to check that your apps are all compatible with macOS Catilana. We also talk about Apple contractors listening to Siri recordings (but Kirk also adds a last minute update about Apple's change of heart), how the Facebook "Like" button can be a privacy problem, and how Google has discovered some new iOS vulnerabilities.

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]]> We discuss some ways to check that your apps are all compatible with macOS Catilana. We also talk about Apple contractors listening to Siri recordings (but Kirk also adds a last minute update about Apple's change of heart), how the Facebook "Like" button can be a privacy problem, and how Google has discovered some new iOS vulnerabilities.

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]]> We discuss some ways to check that your apps are all compatible with macOS Catilana. We also talk about Apple contractors listening to Siri recordings (but Kirk also adds a last minute update about Apple's change of heart), how the Facebook "Like" button can be a privacy problem, and how Google has discovered some new iOS vulnerabilities.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+__b43LsM ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Hacking humans: How to avoid social engineering scams http://podcast.intego.com/93 fa08f82c-62ba-4183-b49d-2b4518507327 Fri, 26 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Kirk and Josh take a close look at how you can be scammed by social engineering techniques. They also discuss Apple's recent updates to iOS 9 and 10, a report about the increase in malware targeting Macs, and some good and bad news about Google. 36:10 false Kirk and Josh take a close look at how you can be scammed by social engineering techniques. They also discuss Apple's recent updates to iOS 9 and 10, a report about the increase in malware targeting Macs, and some good and bad news about Google.

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]]> Kirk and Josh take a close look at how you can be scammed by social engineering techniques. They also discuss Apple's recent updates to iOS 9 and 10, a report about the increase in malware targeting Macs, and some good and bad news about Google.

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]]> Kirk and Josh take a close look at how you can be scammed by social engineering techniques. They also discuss Apple's recent updates to iOS 9 and 10, a report about the increase in malware targeting Macs, and some good and bad news about Google.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+6fa0dwdD ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Zoom Zero-Day, and Unmasking Mac Malware Makers http://podcast.intego.com/92 0a5f5286-e8dc-48a7-945c-d3d729cc639b Fri, 19 Jul 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 34:03 false 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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+FyDItnOb ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Browser Fingerprinting, Hyper-Threading, Firefox, VPN, and More http://podcast.intego.com/91 abacb2fb-82d0-44cb-a60a-8100077cdfd4 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss a number of issues in the news, such as a 17-year old Firefox vulnerability, the threat to end-to-end encryption, and whether Apple should offer a VPN. We also answer listening questions about browser fingerprinting - what is it? we explain - and turning off hyper-threading (we explain that too). 32:09 false We discuss a number of issues in the news, such as a 17-year old Firefox vulnerability, the threat to end-to-end encryption, and whether Apple should offer a VPN. We also answer listening questions about browser fingerprinting - what is it? we explain - and turning off hyper-threading (we explain that too).

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]]> We discuss a number of issues in the news, such as a 17-year old Firefox vulnerability, the threat to end-to-end encryption, and whether Apple should offer a VPN. We also answer listening questions about browser fingerprinting - what is it? we explain - and turning off hyper-threading (we explain that too).

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]]> We discuss a number of issues in the news, such as a 17-year old Firefox vulnerability, the threat to end-to-end encryption, and whether Apple should offer a VPN. We also answer listening questions about browser fingerprinting - what is it? we explain - and turning off hyper-threading (we explain that too).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+QdWlOtg4 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Browser Wars: Which Web Browser Is Best for Privacy? http://podcast.intego.com/90 036b5b9f-d064-483c-8c0d-afe7f3a93b46 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 02:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 35:27 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+WBh1Iv9k ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Mac Malware, Apple Public Betas, and More http://podcast.intego.com/89 728b8ca8-929a-4675-bd9b-3205d5353530 Fri, 28 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego There's been a lot of Mac malware appearing lately, and Intego has been discovering many serious new threats. We look at some of these malware, discuss an interesting new OneDrive feature, then talk about installing and using Apple's public betas for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS. 28:43 false There's been a lot of Mac malware appearing lately, and Intego has been discovering many serious new threats. We look at some of these malware, discuss an interesting new OneDrive feature, then talk about installing and using Apple's public betas for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

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]]> There's been a lot of Mac malware appearing lately, and Intego has been discovering many serious new threats. We look at some of these malware, discuss an interesting new OneDrive feature, then talk about installing and using Apple's public betas for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

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]]> There's been a lot of Mac malware appearing lately, and Intego has been discovering many serious new threats. We look at some of these malware, discuss an interesting new OneDrive feature, then talk about installing and using Apple's public betas for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+JUas6tuC ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Flash, Incognito Mode, Porn, and a Malware Extravaganza http://podcast.intego.com/88 7af4b3a8-1f43-41f1-be39-ef86b3e9967d Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week, as we are at Midsummer's Day, we look at the final nail in Adobe Flash's coffin, a new Chrome incognito mode feature, the UK's porn block, and a bunch of new malware. 36:36 false This week, as we are at Midsummer's Day, we look at the final nail in Adobe Flash's coffin, a new Chrome incognito mode feature, the UK's porn block, and a bunch of new malware.

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]]> This week, as we are at Midsummer's Day, we look at the final nail in Adobe Flash's coffin, a new Chrome incognito mode feature, the UK's porn block, and a bunch of new malware.

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]]> This week, as we are at Midsummer's Day, we look at the final nail in Adobe Flash's coffin, a new Chrome incognito mode feature, the UK's porn block, and a bunch of new malware.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+x0s6Yklw ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Privacy Policies Can Be as Complicated as Kant's Critique of Pure Reason http://podcast.intego.com/87 df4b86b7-1351-4b37-a671-1ee3203ea28c Fri, 14 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss running iOS and macOS betas, the new iPod touch, Firefox's coming subscription service, Safari auto-submitting user names and passwords, and how some companies' private policies can be as complicated as Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. 34:28 false We discuss running iOS and macOS betas, the new iPod touch, Firefox's coming subscription service, Safari auto-submitting user names and passwords, and how some companies' private policies can be as complicated as Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.

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]]> We discuss running iOS and macOS betas, the new iPod touch, Firefox's coming subscription service, Safari auto-submitting user names and passwords, and how some companies' private policies can be as complicated as Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.

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]]> We discuss running iOS and macOS betas, the new iPod touch, Firefox's coming subscription service, Safari auto-submitting user names and passwords, and how some companies' private policies can be as complicated as Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Cza3e662 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Security and Privacy Features in macOS Catalina and iOS 13 http://podcast.intego.com/86 c4413343-f210-4ae3-8dbf-84e7edbccfae Fri, 07 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple announced their new operating systems early this week, and we take a close look at the many interesting and useful new security privacy features that will soon be available on your Mac and iOS devices. 34:49 false Apple announced their new operating systems early this week, and we take a close look at the many interesting and useful new security privacy features that will soon be available on your Mac and iOS devices.

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]]> Apple announced their new operating systems early this week, and we take a close look at the many interesting and useful new security privacy features that will soon be available on your Mac and iOS devices.

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]]> Apple announced their new operating systems early this week, and we take a close look at the many interesting and useful new security privacy features that will soon be available on your Mac and iOS devices.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+JpLdzyl_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Deep Dive: Software Updates on Mac and iOS http://podcast.intego.com/85 c6f259eb-7cf2-4091-86a2-08c22fa3b836 Fri, 31 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego It's essential that you update your software, both to have improved features, squashed bugs, and security fixes. But should you update your software automatically, or should you wait? How can you best manage software updates on the Mac and on iOS? 27:44 false It's essential that you update your software, both to have improved features, squashed bugs, and security fixes. But should you update your software automatically, or should you wait? How can you best manage software updates on the Mac and on iOS?

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]]> It's essential that you update your software, both to have improved features, squashed bugs, and security fixes. But should you update your software automatically, or should you wait? How can you best manage software updates on the Mac and on iOS?

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]]> It's essential that you update your software, both to have improved features, squashed bugs, and security fixes. But should you update your software automatically, or should you wait? How can you best manage software updates on the Mac and on iOS?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+yKQXlNAZ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Oh, Google... http://podcast.intego.com/84 10d2298c-c460-42d0-81ff-dca622ba29b9 Fri, 24 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 34:08 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Wess31hl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Epic disasters: ZombieLoad, WhatsApp, Google 2FA Keys, and Microsoft RDP http://podcast.intego.com/83 50f8089d-58d0-4514-99ba-d83290ba2458 Fri, 17 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego It's been a busy week for security vulnerabilities. ZombieLoad affects all recent Intel processors, and Apple has issued a fix for it. A serious WhatsApp vulnerability made the evening news because it was so dangerous. And Google and Microsoft had a few issues as well. 30:57 false It's been a busy week for security vulnerabilities. ZombieLoad affects all recent Intel processors, and Apple has issued a fix for it. A serious WhatsApp vulnerability made the evening news because it was so dangerous. And Google and Microsoft had a few issues as well.

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]]> It's been a busy week for security vulnerabilities. ZombieLoad affects all recent Intel processors, and Apple has issued a fix for it. A serious WhatsApp vulnerability made the evening news because it was so dangerous. And Google and Microsoft had a few issues as well.

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]]> It's been a busy week for security vulnerabilities. ZombieLoad affects all recent Intel processors, and Apple has issued a fix for it. A serious WhatsApp vulnerability made the evening news because it was so dangerous. And Google and Microsoft had a few issues as well.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+SKXaos11 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How We Use Facebook http://podcast.intego.com/82 8ff0a922-38d0-4e7a-903f-a61974f89fa5 Fri, 10 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at an issue that caused Firefox add-ons to not work for a while, and discuss a suggestion about making Apple's AirDrop more secure. Then we discuss how we use Facebook, and why we don't use it much any more (and perhaps why you should rethink how you use the service). 33:21 false We look at an issue that caused Firefox add-ons to not work for a while, and discuss a suggestion about making Apple's AirDrop more secure. Then we discuss how we use Facebook, and why we don't use it much any more (and perhaps why you should rethink how you use the service).

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]]> We look at an issue that caused Firefox add-ons to not work for a while, and discuss a suggestion about making Apple's AirDrop more secure. Then we discuss how we use Facebook, and why we don't use it much any more (and perhaps why you should rethink how you use the service).

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]]> We look at an issue that caused Firefox add-ons to not work for a while, and discuss a suggestion about making Apple's AirDrop more secure. Then we discuss how we use Facebook, and why we don't use it much any more (and perhaps why you should rethink how you use the service).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+nRiwoP9j ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Should you worry about MDM software? http://podcast.intego.com/81 6dabf88a-3b2c-47c1-bcf2-020c26a03861 Fri, 03 May 2019 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple has updated XProtect; what is this? Facebook bans quizzes and useless apps; finally. And we take a close look at MDM software, and how Apple has taken measures against apps that use this technology. 30:11 false Apple has updated XProtect; what is this? Facebook bans quizzes and useless apps; finally. And we take a close look at MDM software, and how Apple has taken measures against apps that use this technology.

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]]> Apple has updated XProtect; what is this? Facebook bans quizzes and useless apps; finally. And we take a close look at MDM software, and how Apple has taken measures against apps that use this technology.

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]]> Apple has updated XProtect; what is this? Facebook bans quizzes and useless apps; finally. And we take a close look at MDM software, and how Apple has taken measures against apps that use this technology.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Hi40lH7u ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long When should you upgrade your Mac? http://podcast.intego.com/80 a70fdf6f-2e28-4ffe-8135-70682fc95504 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 02:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Macs last a long time, but whatever your needs, you’ll need to upgrade your Macs eventually. Whether you buy new or used, there comes a time when you need more power, RAM, storage, or all of the above. You don’t necessarily have to upgrade your entire Mac. We discuss the different variations of upgrading your Apple hardware. 32:43 false Macs last a long time, but whatever your needs, you’ll need to upgrade your Macs eventually. Whether you buy new or used, there comes a time when you need more power, RAM, storage, or all of the above. You don’t necessarily have to upgrade your entire Mac. We discuss the different variations of upgrading your Apple hardware.

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]]> Macs last a long time, but whatever your needs, you’ll need to upgrade your Macs eventually. Whether you buy new or used, there comes a time when you need more power, RAM, storage, or all of the above. You don’t necessarily have to upgrade your entire Mac. We discuss the different variations of upgrading your Apple hardware.

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]]> Macs last a long time, but whatever your needs, you’ll need to upgrade your Macs eventually. Whether you buy new or used, there comes a time when you need more power, RAM, storage, or all of the above. You don’t necessarily have to upgrade your entire Mac. We discuss the different variations of upgrading your Apple hardware.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+_b6pNmu3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Solving a problem that isn’t there http://podcast.intego.com/79 6f2e11b2-a760-4240-9ca4-b09ffea8df3f Fri, 19 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Breaking news: folding phones are out, and they’re breaking. Is this a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist? We also discuss the possibility of Apple creating a Find My Everything app, and we look at advertising identifiers on iOS device, and Mozilla’s campaign to get Apple to change them every month. 33:18 false Breaking news: folding phones are out, and they’re breaking. Is this a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist? We also discuss the possibility of Apple creating a Find My Everything app, and we look at advertising identifiers on iOS device, and Mozilla’s campaign to get Apple to change them every month.

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]]> Breaking news: folding phones are out, and they’re breaking. Is this a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist? We also discuss the possibility of Apple creating a Find My Everything app, and we look at advertising identifiers on iOS device, and Mozilla’s campaign to get Apple to change them every month.

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]]> Breaking news: folding phones are out, and they’re breaking. Is this a solution to a problem that doesn’t exist? We also discuss the possibility of Apple creating a Find My Everything app, and we look at advertising identifiers on iOS device, and Mozilla’s campaign to get Apple to change them every month.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+J9YABRty ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Is Apple Breaking Up iTunes? http://podcast.intego.com/78 a785eec6-f435-4dcf-a6ba-a02ada5c9ad6 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Rumors abound of Apple breaking up iTunes, and we look at what this might entail. We also discuss how Amazon employees are listening in on Alexa devices, and we relate the story of an Apple employee whose confidential Apple devices were subject to searches when he tried to cross the border. 36:13 false Rumors abound of Apple breaking up iTunes, and we look at what this might entail. We also discuss how Amazon employees are listening in on Alexa devices, and we relate the story of an Apple employee whose confidential Apple devices were subject to searches when he tried to cross the border.

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]]> Rumors abound of Apple breaking up iTunes, and we look at what this might entail. We also discuss how Amazon employees are listening in on Alexa devices, and we relate the story of an Apple employee whose confidential Apple devices were subject to searches when he tried to cross the border.

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]]> Rumors abound of Apple breaking up iTunes, and we look at what this might entail. We also discuss how Amazon employees are listening in on Alexa devices, and we relate the story of an Apple employee whose confidential Apple devices were subject to searches when he tried to cross the border.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+H6yQTh7P ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The One About the iPad http://podcast.intego.com/77 d7305f2b-997a-4467-a168-bb16c3010b06 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss the iPad: how it can replace a computer for some people, how the new iPad mini is a great little device, and how there are some elements of iOS that could be improved to make the iPad even better. 36:24 false We discuss the iPad: how it can replace a computer for some people, how the new iPad mini is a great little device, and how there are some elements of iOS that could be improved to make the iPad even better.

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]]> We discuss the iPad: how it can replace a computer for some people, how the new iPad mini is a great little device, and how there are some elements of iOS that could be improved to make the iPad even better.

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]]> We discuss the iPad: how it can replace a computer for some people, how the new iPad mini is a great little device, and how there are some elements of iOS that could be improved to make the iPad even better.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+qvTwRI6D ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple's New Services, with Chuck Joiner http://podcast.intego.com/76 8eb5fc84-f71c-4ebf-a81b-f52b86a1fbcf Fri, 29 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Mac podcaster Chuck Joiner joins us to discuss Apple's new services that were announced this week: news, games, TV, and even a credit card. 44:28 false Mac podcaster Chuck Joiner joins us to discuss Apple's new services that were announced this week: news, games, TV, and even a credit card.

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]]> Mac podcaster Chuck Joiner joins us to discuss Apple's new services that were announced this week: news, games, TV, and even a credit card.

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]]> Mac podcaster Chuck Joiner joins us to discuss Apple's new services that were announced this week: news, games, TV, and even a credit card.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+uRS62_Dl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long This Is a Brain Hack http://podcast.intego.com/75 deac1268-6354-436e-b0cc-8617a115681b Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a deep dive into spam: how it works, and how you can manage it. We also discuss another Facebook blunder, some thoughts on preventing facial recognition software from spotting you, and a new porn blackmail scam allegedly from the CIA. 33:35 false We take a deep dive into spam: how it works, and how you can manage it. We also discuss another Facebook blunder, some thoughts on preventing facial recognition software from spotting you, and a new porn blackmail scam allegedly from the CIA.

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]]> We take a deep dive into spam: how it works, and how you can manage it. We also discuss another Facebook blunder, some thoughts on preventing facial recognition software from spotting you, and a new porn blackmail scam allegedly from the CIA.

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]]> We take a deep dive into spam: how it works, and how you can manage it. We also discuss another Facebook blunder, some thoughts on preventing facial recognition software from spotting you, and a new porn blackmail scam allegedly from the CIA.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+elUyleMd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Spoiler Alert http://podcast.intego.com/74 f05e591f-b7d1-4824-9f9b-2173e6da688f Fri, 15 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Josh tells us about the RSA security conference, and there are some new vulnerabilities that affect processors; one even has its own website. We also bring you some news about Facebook using phone numbers when they said they wouldn't, and Firefox's new secure file-transfer service. 33:13 false Josh tells us about the RSA security conference, and there are some new vulnerabilities that affect processors; one even has its own website. We also bring you some news about Facebook using phone numbers when they said they wouldn't, and Firefox's new secure file-transfer service.

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]]> Josh tells us about the RSA security conference, and there are some new vulnerabilities that affect processors; one even has its own website. We also bring you some news about Facebook using phone numbers when they said they wouldn't, and Firefox's new secure file-transfer service.

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]]> Josh tells us about the RSA security conference, and there are some new vulnerabilities that affect processors; one even has its own website. We also bring you some news about Facebook using phone numbers when they said they wouldn't, and Firefox's new secure file-transfer service.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+4g9Fta_1 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Maintain Your Privacy When Browsing the Web http://podcast.intego.com/73 8b42741a-7736-4b0d-a563-6f902e3c3417 Fri, 08 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego All modern web browsers provide the capability to use "private browsing," a way of maintaining your privacy when using the web. We discuss how to use this feature, as well as some browser extensions that will also mask some of your personal information. 33:19 false All modern web browsers provide the capability to use "private browsing," a way of maintaining your privacy when using the web. We discuss how to use this feature, as well as some browser extensions that will also mask some of your personal information.

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]]> All modern web browsers provide the capability to use "private browsing," a way of maintaining your privacy when using the web. We discuss how to use this feature, as well as some browser extensions that will also mask some of your personal information.

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]]> All modern web browsers provide the capability to use "private browsing," a way of maintaining your privacy when using the web. We discuss how to use this feature, as well as some browser extensions that will also mask some of your personal information.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+LFPPTpXU ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Marzipan and the iOSification of macOS http://podcast.intego.com/72 0fbc72bb-f112-4e47-ae1b-c54c6fe767af Fri, 01 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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? 28:47 false 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?

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]]> 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?

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]]> 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?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+nGZJd2jr ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Securely Dispose of Hard Drives http://podcast.intego.com/71 3a5259be-4137-46c2-9155-f3b50fe99a7a Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego A Messages prank, Google getting caught with a hidden mic, and password managers have flaws. And we discuss destroying hard drives creatively. 31:43 false A Messages prank, Google getting caught with a hidden mic, and password managers have flaws. And we discuss destroying hard drives creatively.

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]]> A Messages prank, Google getting caught with a hidden mic, and password managers have flaws. And we discuss destroying hard drives creatively.

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]]> A Messages prank, Google getting caught with a hidden mic, and password managers have flaws. And we discuss destroying hard drives creatively.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+k3-r201n ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Avoid Getting Hacked After Data Breaches http://podcast.intego.com/70 a1975dfd-39a0-4763-a985-7ece73433deb Fri, 15 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Data breaches are common, and when this happens, and your data is included, you need to know what to do to protect yourself. We take a deep dive into data breaches and the things you can do to keep yourself safe. 31:23 false Data breaches are common, and when this happens, and your data is included, you need to know what to do to protect yourself. We take a deep dive into data breaches and the things you can do to keep yourself safe.

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]]> Data breaches are common, and when this happens, and your data is included, you need to know what to do to protect yourself. We take a deep dive into data breaches and the things you can do to keep yourself safe.

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]]> Data breaches are common, and when this happens, and your data is included, you need to know what to do to protect yourself. We take a deep dive into data breaches and the things you can do to keep yourself safe.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+yG0FFMgs ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Why Doesn't Apple Have a Mac Bug Bounty Program? http://podcast.intego.com/69 e9e556e0-f10e-4cb8-ab65-9dd33a966e6c Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss a new macOS Keychain vulnerability, which raises the question of why Apple still doesn't have a Mac bug bounty program. We also discuss shortcomings of two-factor authentication, the removal of the Do Not Track feature from Safari, whether or not Google Chrome's lookalike URL warnings are actually a good thing, and more. 32:23 false We discuss a new macOS Keychain vulnerability, which raises the question of why Apple still doesn't have a Mac bug bounty program. We also discuss shortcomings of two-factor authentication, the removal of the Do Not Track feature from Safari, whether or not Google Chrome's lookalike URL warnings are actually a good thing, and more (including why Apple still hadn't fixed the Group FaceTime spying bug; they finally did after we recorded the episode).

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]]> We discuss a new macOS Keychain vulnerability, which raises the question of why Apple still doesn't have a Mac bug bounty program. We also discuss shortcomings of two-factor authentication, the removal of the Do Not Track feature from Safari, whether or not Google Chrome's lookalike URL warnings are actually a good thing, and more (including why Apple still hadn't fixed the Group FaceTime spying bug; they finally did after we recorded the episode).

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]]> We discuss a new macOS Keychain vulnerability, which raises the question of why Apple still doesn't have a Mac bug bounty program. We also discuss shortcomings of two-factor authentication, the removal of the Do Not Track feature from Safari, whether or not Google Chrome's lookalike URL warnings are actually a good thing, and more (including why Apple still hadn't fixed the Group FaceTime spying bug; they finally did after we recorded the episode).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+AHmpZsh5 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long FaceTime, Facebook, Google, Shortcuts, Steganography, and More http://podcast.intego.com/68 73d78aca-4da8-4990-aa42-7a3e3f16f4c6 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple had a mean FaceTime bug; then they slapped down Facebook, and Google, for some underhanded app distribution. There are security risks using iOS Shortcuts, and there's new malware using steganography. 28:24 false Apple had a mean FaceTime bug; then they slapped down Facebook, and Google, for some underhanded app distribution. There are security risks using iOS Shortcuts, and there's new malware using steganography.

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]]> Apple had a mean FaceTime bug; then they slapped down Facebook, and Google, for some underhanded app distribution. There are security risks using iOS Shortcuts, and there's new malware using steganography.

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]]> Apple had a mean FaceTime bug; then they slapped down Facebook, and Google, for some underhanded app distribution. There are security risks using iOS Shortcuts, and there's new malware using steganography.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Pcs7oOnU ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The Biggest Data Breach Ever; Is Your Data Included? http://podcast.intego.com/67 ad4081e0-adf7-4e8e-8c7c-fadb67339bf8 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Google is blocking ad blockers, but not their own ads. Apple has released a slew of updates. And the biggest data breach ever has been discovered, with 2.7 billion records. Is your data included? 37:05 false Google is blocking ad blockers, but not their own ads. Apple has released a slew of updates. And the biggest data breach ever has been discovered, with 2.7 billion records. Is your data included?

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]]> Google is blocking ad blockers, but not their own ads. Apple has released a slew of updates. And the biggest data breach ever has been discovered, with 2.7 billion records. Is your data included?

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]]> Google is blocking ad blockers, but not their own ads. Apple has released a slew of updates. And the biggest data breach ever has been discovered, with 2.7 billion records. Is your data included?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ICQegS95 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Routers, Tweets, Bugs, and More http://podcast.intego.com/66 4d81979f-08fc-4e87-a9a1-c090d049a940 Fri, 18 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week we focus on a wide range of security news. From router vulnerabilities to tweets storing precise location data; from $2 million bug bounties to Face ID issues; and lots more. 30:36 false This week we focus on a wide range of security news. From router vulnerabilities to tweets storing precise location data; from $2 million bug bounties to Face ID issues; and lots more.

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]]> This week we focus on a wide range of security news. From router vulnerabilities to tweets storing precise location data; from $2 million bug bounties to Face ID issues; and lots more.

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]]> This week we focus on a wide range of security news. From router vulnerabilities to tweets storing precise location data; from $2 million bug bounties to Face ID issues; and lots more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ggitpMO- ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long It's the Ecosystem, Stupid http://podcast.intego.com/65 586cd5d0-8be7-4c74-847f-c10e99de34a4 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss Apple's trolling of other companies at the Consumer Electronics show this week, a delivery tracking app that sends and receives data in a strange way, and we then look at how Apple's ecosystem may be "under-appreciated," according to Tim Cook. 28:26 false We discuss Apple's trolling of other companies at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, a delivery tracking app that sends and receives data in a strange way, and we then look at how Apple's ecosystem may be "under-appreciated," according to Tim Cook.

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]]> We discuss Apple's trolling of other companies at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, a delivery tracking app that sends and receives data in a strange way, and we then look at how Apple's ecosystem may be "under-appreciated," according to Tim Cook.

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]]> We discuss Apple's trolling of other companies at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, a delivery tracking app that sends and receives data in a strange way, and we then look at how Apple's ecosystem may be "under-appreciated," according to Tim Cook.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+SkX_TTpM ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Year's Resolutions to Secure Your Mac and iOS Devices http://podcast.intego.com/64 fe1ac2f0-8a27-4dac-8038-50ee06dad091 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego As the new year rolls in, we look at some New Year's resolutions to secure your Mac and iOS devices. These are simple tips that you can apply immediately to make your devices more secure. 29:01 false As the new year rolls in, we look at some New Year's resolutions to secure your Mac and iOS devices. These are simple tips that you can apply immediately to make your devices more secure.

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]]> As the new year rolls in, we look at some New Year's resolutions to secure your Mac and iOS devices. These are simple tips that you can apply immediately to make your devices more secure.

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]]> As the new year rolls in, we look at some New Year's resolutions to secure your Mac and iOS devices. These are simple tips that you can apply immediately to make your devices more secure.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+QgfMgixs ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The Year in Mac and iOS Security http://podcast.intego.com/63 9217a2ae-df7c-4ec6-ba30-1820aabd8dcf Fri, 28 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at the biggest stories of 2018, and we discuss the impressive rise in the amount of malware that targets the Mac. 30:18 false We look at the biggest stories of 2018, and we discuss the impressive rise in the amount of malware that targets the Mac.

Mac malware:

Other news:

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]]> We look at the biggest stories of 2018, and we discuss the impressive rise in the amount of malware that targets the Mac.

Mac malware:

Other news:

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]]> We look at the biggest stories of 2018, and we discuss the impressive rise in the amount of malware that targets the Mac.

Mac malware:

Other news:

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+UiaAcfyM ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How Mobile Apps Track Your Location http://podcast.intego.com/62 4e8286b6-cd92-40d9-9ca4-fab864307ef7 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego New iPad Pros bend, but Apple says it's okay. Android's Face Unlock is much less secure than Apple's Face ID, and can be fooled with a 3D-printed head. And we look at a bank's password blunder. Then we look at how mobile apps track your location, and sell that data. 31:43 false New iPad Pros bend, but Apple says it's okay. Android's Face Unlock is much less secure than Apple's Face ID, and can be fooled with a 3D-printed head. And we look at a bank's password blunder. Then we look at how mobile apps track your location, and sell that data.

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]]> New iPad Pros bend, but Apple says it's okay. Android's Face Unlock is much less secure than Apple's Face ID, and can be fooled with a 3D-printed head. And we look at a bank's password blunder. Then we look at how mobile apps track your location, and sell that data.

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]]> New iPad Pros bend, but Apple says it's okay. Android's Face Unlock is much less secure than Apple's Face ID, and can be fooled with a 3D-printed head. And we look at a bank's password blunder. Then we look at how mobile apps track your location, and sell that data.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+w-8rpEbM ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Set Up a New Mac http://podcast.intego.com/61 4dcf1f4b-df7f-4390-b40f-975a6a4e94b0 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego There's a lot of security news this week, and we look at how facial recognition has been used at concerts, and at doorbells, a security vulnerability in software for headsets, and the most popular passwords of the year. Then we discuss the best way to set up a new Mac. 30:32 false There's a lot of security news this week, and we look at how facial recognition has been used at concerts, and at doorbells, a security vulnerability in software for headsets, and the most popular passwords of the year. Then we discuss the best way to set up a new Mac.

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]]> There's a lot of security news this week, and we look at how facial recognition has been used at concerts, and at doorbells, a security vulnerability in software for headsets, and the most popular passwords of the year. Then we discuss the best way to set up a new Mac.

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]]> There's a lot of security news this week, and we look at how facial recognition has been used at concerts, and at doorbells, a security vulnerability in software for headsets, and the most popular passwords of the year. Then we discuss the best way to set up a new Mac.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+VclTvPbv ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Choose the Mac You Need http://podcast.intego.com/60 30cc158c-159f-43f7-9515-d4f0a09557bf Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:26 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+r_XMpQXc ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Is Apple Changing from a Hardware Company to a Service Company? http://podcast.intego.com/59 833bf757-eb1b-4a87-823b-2a8b6312bd0c Fri, 30 Nov 2018 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego This week's news include info about an Instagram data breach, an Amazon data breach, a new class-action lawsuit against Apple, and an expensive way to get access to your iPhone if you get locked out. Then we discuss whether Apple is morphing from a hardware company to a service company. 32:59 false This week's news include info about an Instagram data breach, an Amazon data breach, a new class-action lawsuit against Apple, and an expensive way to get access to your iPhone if you get locked out. Then we discuss whether Apple is morphing from a hardware company to a service company.

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]]> This week's news include info about an Instagram data breach, an Amazon data breach, a new class-action lawsuit against Apple, and an expensive way to get access to your iPhone if you get locked out. Then we discuss whether Apple is morphing from a hardware company to a service company.

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]]> This week's news include info about an Instagram data breach, an Amazon data breach, a new class-action lawsuit against Apple, and an expensive way to get access to your iPhone if you get locked out. Then we discuss whether Apple is morphing from a hardware company to a service company.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+uuZCR-7V ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Security Features in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave http://podcast.intego.com/58 189f3bd5-410b-4274-94c4-f5e7784ae399 Fri, 23 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:02 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+0cVO6GzL ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The Advantages of Using a VPN, with CyberGhost http://podcast.intego.com/57 fa4b1e93-987f-4b6c-8bc9-f5a0243c6c8a Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We've often stressed how important it is to use a VPN. Today we welcome Andra Zaharia from Intego's partner company CyberGhost to discuss why we all need a VPN at times. 31:05 false We've often stressed how important it is to use a VPN. Today we welcome Andra Zaharia from Intego's partner company CyberGhost to discuss why we all need a VPN at times.

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]]> We've often stressed how important it is to use a VPN. Today we welcome Andra Zaharia from Intego's partner company CyberGhost to discuss why we all need a VPN at times.

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]]> We've often stressed how important it is to use a VPN. Today we welcome Andra Zaharia from Intego's partner company CyberGhost to discuss why we all need a VPN at times.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+2Raq5-I9 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Shop Securely (and Save Money) on Black Friday http://podcast.intego.com/56 b4baa6a5-7c1e-444e-acc1-32de2266f9c0 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego After some brief security news about the Mac, we discuss how you can be sure to shop securely on Black Friday; and we give you some tips to save money too! 30:07 false After some brief security news about the Mac, we discuss how you can be sure to shop securely on Black Friday; and we give you some tips to save money too!

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]]> After some brief security news about the Mac, we discuss how you can be sure to shop securely on Black Friday; and we give you some tips to save money too!

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]]> After some brief security news about the Mac, we discuss how you can be sure to shop securely on Black Friday; and we give you some tips to save money too!

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+xBu8EUj5 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Apple Brings Out New Macs and iPads http://podcast.intego.com/55 0a959aeb-f88c-4d45-a48f-2cec7a67e83a Fri, 02 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:32 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+T0e1FQx_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Spot Fake Online Product Reviews http://podcast.intego.com/54 581f45d5-9396-4997-b897-610c189b8bf8 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The holiday shopping season is here, and we all look at online product reviews, right? But many of them are fake. How can you tell which are reliable? We discuss that, cover more revelations about the "big hack" story that Bloomberg published recently, and more. 28:37 false The holiday shopping season is here, and we all look at online product reviews, right? But many of them are fake. How can you tell which are reliable? We discuss that, cover more revelations about the "big hack" story that Bloomberg published recently, and more.

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]]> The holiday shopping season is here, and we all look at online product reviews, right? But many of them are fake. How can you tell which are reliable? We discuss that, cover more revelations about the "big hack" story that Bloomberg published recently, and more.

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]]> The holiday shopping season is here, and we all look at online product reviews, right? But many of them are fake. How can you tell which are reliable? We discuss that, cover more revelations about the "big hack" story that Bloomberg published recently, and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+dxgxS9Mq ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Security Deep Dive: Digital Certificates http://podcast.intego.com/53 95a42cfb-b1be-4015-850f-c30fe547dba5 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a close look at how digital certificates work, and how they don't. We also discuss the latest Facebook data breach, Apple's new data download feature, and more. 28:30 false We take a close look at how digital certificates work, and how they don't. We also discuss the latest Facebook data breach, Apple's new data download feature, and more.

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]]> We take a close look at how digital certificates work, and how they don't. We also discuss the latest Facebook data breach, Apple's new data download feature, and more.

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]]> We take a close look at how digital certificates work, and how they don't. We also discuss the latest Facebook data breach, Apple's new data download feature, and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ZY7QfbhI ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Was the Big Hack Really Big? And We Celebrate Our One-Year Anniversary http://podcast.intego.com/52 9e0c4b32-32ba-49b9-a535-91d0bdf64315 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Was it really a big hack? Bloomberg claims that a Chinese hardware hack affected Apple, Amazon, and others, but the companies deny this accusation. And we look back on the first year of the podcast. 28:30 false Was it really a big hack? Bloomberg claims that a Chinese hardware hack affected Apple, Amazon, and others, but the companies deny this accusation. And we look back on the first year of the podcast.

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]]> Was it really a big hack? Bloomberg claims that a Chinese hardware hack affected Apple, Amazon, and others, but the companies deny this accusation. And we look back on the first year of the podcast.

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]]> Was it really a big hack? Bloomberg claims that a Chinese hardware hack affected Apple, Amazon, and others, but the companies deny this accusation. And we look back on the first year of the podcast.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+XEW3NTSy ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Facebook Blunders, Sloppy Russian Hackers, and More http://podcast.intego.com/51 3e87de85-6465-4adc-8527-e5d659840c77 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:15 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+p4uGFqZb ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long macOS Mojave Is Here http://podcast.intego.com/50 e3fb0cc9-2af5-411a-8dbe-a05ae364ee02 Fri, 28 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego macOS Mojave has been released this week, and we discuss the main features that users will like (or not). We also look at Apple's recent security updates to all its operating systems, and some recent security threats, including a way to get access to any iPhone with only its phone number (don't worry, you probably won't be targeted). 33:00 false macOS Mojave has been released this week, and we discuss the main features that users will like (or not). We also look at Apple's recent security updates to all its operating systems, and some recent security threats, including a way to get access to any iPhone with only its phone number (don't worry, you probably won't be targeted).

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]]> macOS Mojave has been released this week, and we discuss the main features that users will like (or not). We also look at Apple's recent security updates to all its operating systems, and some recent security threats, including a way to get access to any iPhone with only its phone number (don't worry, you probably won't be targeted).

Send us a thoughtful, useful question for Josh and Kirk and you'll have a chance to win a one-year subscription to Intego Mac Internet Security bundle. Send the email to podcast@intego.com. Deadline: October 3, midnight (California time).

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]]> macOS Mojave has been released this week, and we discuss the main features that users will like (or not). We also look at Apple's recent security updates to all its operating systems, and some recent security threats, including a way to get access to any iPhone with only its phone number (don't worry, you probably won't be targeted).

Send us a thoughtful, useful question for Josh and Kirk and you'll have a chance to win a one-year subscription to Intego Mac Internet Security bundle. Send the email to podcast@intego.com. Deadline: October 3, midnight (California time).

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+vp4q3WRM ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What iOS 12 Means for You http://podcast.intego.com/49 c937b748-7f97-44e3-8d98-42cffabb6644 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We take a look at some of the new features in iOS 12, released early this week. We also talk about some issues with Safari 12 and extensions, and follow up on a story we reported about malware in Mac App Store apps from Trend Micro. 32:09 false We take a look at some of the new features in iOS 12, released early this week. We also talk about some issues with Safari 12 and extensions, and follow up on a story we reported about malware in Mac App Store apps from Trend Micro.

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]]> We take a look at some of the new features in iOS 12, released early this week. We also talk about some issues with Safari 12 and extensions, and follow up on a story we reported about malware in Mac App Store apps from Trend Micro.

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]]> We take a look at some of the new features in iOS 12, released early this week. We also talk about some issues with Safari 12 and extensions, and follow up on a story we reported about malware in Mac App Store apps from Trend Micro.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+8ev8skX4 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Is the Mac App Store Really Safe? http://podcast.intego.com/48 c0c1b928-45d7-48ec-93ec-d803447a198b Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We used to think that apps from the Mac App Store were safe, but some recently discovered issues where apps purchased at the Mac App Store have been sending user data to servers have made us reconsider that. 32:32 false We used to think that apps from the Mac App Store were safe, but some recently discovered issues where apps purchased at the Mac App Store have been sending user data to servers have made us reconsider that.

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]]> We used to think that apps from the Mac App Store were safe, but some recently discovered issues where apps purchased at the Mac App Store have been sending user data to servers have made us reconsider that.

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]]> We used to think that apps from the Mac App Store were safe, but some recently discovered issues where apps purchased at the Mac App Store have been sending user data to servers have made us reconsider that.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+mZq3HK3H ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Coming Soon from Apple http://podcast.intego.com/47 6bc96b1b-206b-419b-91a3-a89ac1e726ab Fri, 07 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss the new products that Apple might (or is likely to) announcement next week. We also cover some privacy news about Twitter and Apple's App Store. 28:23 false We discuss the new products that Apple might (or is likely to) announcement next week. We also cover some privacy news about Twitter and Apple's App Store.

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]]> We discuss the new products that Apple might (or is likely to) announcement next week. We also cover some privacy news about Twitter and Apple's App Store.

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]]> We discuss the new products that Apple might (or is likely to) announcement next week. We also cover some privacy news about Twitter and Apple's App Store.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+R8wwip1g ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Advanced Persistent Threats by Nation-State Caliber Threat Actors http://podcast.intego.com/46 55d09983-ead8-4647-92d7-31419ad83192 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We start by looking at a couple of small but interesting updates to Apple hardware, then we discuss two advanced persistent threats. Do you know what this means? Listen to find out. 30:30 false We start by looking at a couple of small but interesting updates to Apple hardware, then we discuss two advanced persistent threats. Do you know what this means? Listen to find out.

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]]> We start by looking at a couple of small but interesting updates to Apple hardware, then we discuss two advanced persistent threats. Do you know what this means? Listen to find out.

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]]> We start by looking at a couple of small but interesting updates to Apple hardware, then we discuss two advanced persistent threats. Do you know what this means? Listen to find out.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+VQdOfE4X ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Can You Prevent Google from Tracking Your Movements? http://podcast.intego.com/45 0add86c4-399b-4d8c-a818-236c8629a302 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:29 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+qrSZwfoA ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What's a Botnet, and How Do They Work? http://podcast.intego.com/44 84ba9e74-15ef-4709-a622-f4a5332cc3e3 Fri, 17 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We mention the term "botnet" from time to time, but what exactly is a botnet? How does it work? Is it self-aware? Can botnets be taken down? We look into this, and discuss the week's security news. 27:01 false We mention the term "botnet" from time to time, but what exactly is a botnet? How does it work? Is it self-aware? Can botnets be taken down? We look into this, and discuss the week's security news.

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]]> We mention the term "botnet" from time to time, but what exactly is a botnet? How does it work? Is it self-aware? Can botnets be taken down? We look into this, and discuss the week's security news.

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]]> We mention the term "botnet" from time to time, but what exactly is a botnet? How does it work? Is it self-aware? Can botnets be taken down? We look into this, and discuss the week's security news.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+ZOIlQm6q ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Should You Be Concerned About Porn Blackmail Emails? http://podcast.intego.com/43 452438fd-cba1-4c69-b8d5-c4ae901eb520 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Lots of people having been receiving blackmail emails claiming that they've been filmed watching porn. We explain how this scam works. We also talk about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit apps, Firefox's new DNS scheme, and more. 28:43 false Lots of people having been receiving blackmail emails claiming that they've been filmed watching porn. We explain how this scam works. We also talk about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit apps, Firefox's new DNS scheme, and more.

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]]> Lots of people having been receiving blackmail emails claiming that they've been filmed watching porn. We explain how this scam works. We also talk about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit apps, Firefox's new DNS scheme, and more.

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]]> Lots of people having been receiving blackmail emails claiming that they've been filmed watching porn. We explain how this scam works. We also talk about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit apps, Firefox's new DNS scheme, and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+mreLcyLj ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Security Software Deep Dive: How Intego NetBarrier Firewall Works http://podcast.intego.com/42 3f280c20-face-4231-9ddf-e78c01cb53a5 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 25:33 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+THPJ85s0 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 41: Malware Masquerades as an Intego Software Installer http://podcast.intego.com/41 b8e0caa9-62a2-4d1d-9621-c0b52d4b5c31 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Some malware was found recently that pretends to be an Intego VirusBarrier installer. We also talk about Google's choice to suggest that HTTP websites are insecure, and a recent story showing that security keys can prevent phishing. 29:17 false Some malware was found recently that pretends to be an Intego VirusBarrier installer. We also talk about Google's choice to suggest that HTTP websites are insecure, and a recent story showing that security keys can prevent phishing.

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]]> Some malware was found recently that pretends to be an Intego VirusBarrier installer. We also talk about Google's choice to suggest that HTTP websites are insecure, and a recent story showing that security keys can prevent phishing.

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]]> Some malware was found recently that pretends to be an Intego VirusBarrier installer. We also talk about Google's choice to suggest that HTTP websites are insecure, and a recent story showing that security keys can prevent phishing.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+CV3N1fZn ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Protect Your Digital Legacy http://podcast.intego.com/40 557ce4c5-5116-40b8-8afd-8899dfd14b3e Fri, 20 Jul 2018 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss how you can protect your digital legacy and ensure that your data doesn't get lost if something happens to you, and we discuss the many elements of your data that are accessible from the lock screen of your iPhone or iPad. 31:41 false We discuss how you can protect your digital legacy and ensure that your data doesn't get lost if something happens to you, and we discuss the many elements of your data that are accessible from the lock screen of your iPhone or iPad.

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]]> We discuss how you can protect your digital legacy and ensure that your data doesn't get lost if something happens to you, and we discuss the many elements of your data that are accessible from the lock screen of your iPhone or iPad.

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]]> We discuss how you can protect your digital legacy and ensure that your data doesn't get lost if something happens to you, and we discuss the many elements of your data that are accessible from the lock screen of your iPhone or iPad.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+kz98A0Pj ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Security Software Deep Dive: How Antivirus Works http://podcast.intego.com/39 7bca088d-52da-4360-afdd-de25074b06e9 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego After a tale of an Apple ID getting blocked for a strange reason, and some security news, we take a close look at how antivirus software works. 32:12 false After a tale of an Apple ID getting blocked for a strange reason, and some security news, we take a close look at how antivirus software works.

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]]> After a tale of an Apple ID getting blocked for a strange reason, and some security news, we take a close look at how antivirus software works.

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]]> After a tale of an Apple ID getting blocked for a strange reason, and some security news, we take a close look at how antivirus software works.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+fe2MvQyW ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Make Sure Your Mac’s Software Is Working Smoothly http://podcast.intego.com/38 51de6bfa-e9b3-4d9c-9804-c18642cb8757 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss some ways to check your Mac's software and ensure that it is running smoothly. And we bring the latest Mac security news. 31:45 false We discuss some ways to check your Mac's software and ensure that it is running smoothly. And we bring the latest Mac security news.

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]]> We discuss some ways to check your Mac's software and ensure that it is running smoothly. And we bring the latest Mac security news.

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]]> We discuss some ways to check your Mac's software and ensure that it is running smoothly. And we bring the latest Mac security news.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+GE3ymAkx ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Make Sure Your Mac’s Hardware Is Working Properly http://podcast.intego.com/37 848d2f4f-e6bb-484d-a48e-0226b6525f1c Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss some ways to check your Mac's hardware to make sure everything is working correctly, and we discussed some recent security issues, and a new way that wi-fi will be protected in the future. 28:25 false We discuss some ways to check your Mac's hardware to make sure everything is working correctly, and we discussed some recent security issues, and a new way that wi-fi will be protected in the future.

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]]> We discuss some ways to check your Mac's hardware to make sure everything is working correctly, and we discussed some recent security issues, and a new way that wi-fi will be protected in the future.

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]]> We discuss some ways to check your Mac's hardware to make sure everything is working correctly, and we discussed some recent security issues, and a new way that wi-fi will be protected in the future.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+2IguNvee ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Lock Down and Secure Your Router http://podcast.intego.com/36 4f5a7d84-5e4a-4f2d-9be4-e3b29a67e799 Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at your home router and explain the many steps you can take to make sure it is secure. 26:51 false We look at your home router and explain the many steps you can take to make sure it is secure.

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]]> We look at your home router and explain the many steps you can take to make sure it is secure.

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]]> We look at your home router and explain the many steps you can take to make sure it is secure.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Mw7j0Nz9 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Where's the Best Place to Buy Mac Apps? http://podcast.intego.com/35 c49ee632-39df-43d3-861d-eaf671a784c2 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Some new security threats arise, and we discuss code signing and Apple's Gatekeeper technology. We then look at the pros and cons of buying Mac apps from the Mac App Store or directly from developers. 30:45 false Some new security threats arise, and we discuss code signing and Apple's Gatekeeper technology. We then look at the pros and cons of buying Mac apps from the Mac App Store or directly from developers.

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]]> Some new security threats arise, and we discuss code signing and Apple's Gatekeeper technology. We then look at the pros and cons of buying Mac apps from the Mac App Store or directly from developers.

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]]> Some new security threats arise, and we discuss code signing and Apple's Gatekeeper technology. We then look at the pros and cons of buying Mac apps from the Mac App Store or directly from developers.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Xe1CCiOV ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long iOS 12, macOS Mojave, Features and Security & Privacy Enhancements http://podcast.intego.com/34 4132c7b2-42f0-4ce0-ba97-2c593ecedc74 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 30:50 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+3ApdEQUl ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Cryptojacking, Russian Router Malware, and Parental Controls http://podcast.intego.com/33 286275b9-813d-43dc-8a43-3c88b672e1c9 Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:52 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+un4xR0e4 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Browser Cookies & Private Browsing http://podcast.intego.com/32 6279bcab-a785-4fbf-9338-ad9179f99982 Fri, 25 May 2018 07:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We talk about all those GDPR emails you've been receiving, mention a new Spectre-type vulnerability, and then take a deep dive into browser cookies and private browsing. 30:21 false We talk about all those GDPR emails you've been receiving, mention a new Spectre-type vulnerability, and then take a deep dive into browser cookies and private browsing.

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]]> We talk about all those GDPR emails you've been receiving, mention a new Spectre-type vulnerability, and then take a deep dive into browser cookies and private browsing.

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]]> We talk about all those GDPR emails you've been receiving, mention a new Spectre-type vulnerability, and then take a deep dive into browser cookies and private browsing.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+v_5OC3W3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Delete Your Social Media History http://podcast.intego.com/31 0f4e316f-44d4-4dba-87cb-63b979f38c0b Fri, 18 May 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:05 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+jZTHELXw ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What Is a Firewall, and How Does it Work? http://podcast.intego.com/30 2e786d15-864b-4c91-b8cf-f0471f292bb5 Fri, 11 May 2018 09:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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? 33:55 false 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?

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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?

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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?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rQ6RLczk ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Social Engineering Scams to Beware, and Digital Spring Cleaning Tips http://podcast.intego.com/29 1b935a16-fb69-48af-870a-26e53cd24074 Fri, 04 May 2018 03:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:44 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+KIyFDqRI ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Beware of Trustjacking http://podcast.intego.com/28 39f5a0d7-72d4-4978-a281-f31450bfc946 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:43 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+hB66I-Fu ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Securely Sell Your Old Mac, iPhone, or iPad http://podcast.intego.com/27 1dcdbd5d-56e9-4280-83e7-775675eb7138 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 31:33 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+rQjP5KB_ ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Facebook, DNS, Apple Privacy, New Mac Pro, and More http://podcast.intego.com/26 5335161c-e5a1-48d8-aaf6-3043f93b9cad Wed, 11 Apr 2018 05:15:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We cover a lot this week. Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, a new DNS service for individuals, new Apple privacy features, the new Mac Pro, and more. 32:20 false We cover a lot this week. Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, a new DNS service for individuals, new Apple privacy features, the new Mac Pro, and more.

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]]> We cover a lot this week. Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, a new DNS service for individuals, new Apple privacy features, the new Mac Pro, and more.

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]]> We cover a lot this week. Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, a new DNS service for individuals, new Apple privacy features, the new Mac Pro, and more.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+NeElual3 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long How to Not Get Scammed Online http://podcast.intego.com/25 3fc79e01-b5df-44c2-82d9-a43785b0629a Wed, 04 Apr 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:09 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+J1OOtnpd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Facebook, Privacy, and Logins http://podcast.intego.com/24 c3685657-8fa4-4178-b534-5450cd76c4f7 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego After some news - about a 100TB SSD, storing data in DNA, and more - we discuss whether your smart speaker is spying on you, then examine what could happen if you delete your Facebook account. Could you still log in on all the websites where you used your Facebook profile? 28:51 false After some news - about a 100TB SSD, storing data in DNA, and more - we discuss whether your smart speaker is spying on you, then examine what could happen if you delete your Facebook account. Could you still log in on all the websites where you used your Facebook profile?

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]]> After some news - about a 100TB SSD, storing data in DNA, and more - we discuss whether your smart speaker is spying on you, then examine what could happen if you delete your Facebook account. Could you still log in on all the websites where you used your Facebook profile?

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]]> After some news - about a 100TB SSD, storing data in DNA, and more - we discuss whether your smart speaker is spying on you, then examine what could happen if you delete your Facebook account. Could you still log in on all the websites where you used your Facebook profile?

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+NZn5ZUh9 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Which Hard Drive Is Best for Your Mac? http://podcast.intego.com/23 67a65a6c-da1f-456e-b7e1-32278b44d970 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We look at the three different types of hard drives you can use with your Mac: hard disks, fusion drives, and SSDs. We also discuss a cryptocurrency miner in the Mac App store, a new device that can crack any iPhone, and rumors of new Mac laptops. 30:11 false We look at the three different types of hard drives you can use with your Mac: hard disks, fusion drives, and SSDs. We also discuss a cryptocurrency miner in the Mac App store, a new device that can crack any iPhone, and rumors of new Mac laptops.

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]]> We look at the three different types of hard drives you can use with your Mac: hard disks, fusion drives, and SSDs. We also discuss a cryptocurrency miner in the Mac App store, a new device that can crack any iPhone, and rumors of new Mac laptops.

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]]> We look at the three different types of hard drives you can use with your Mac: hard disks, fusion drives, and SSDs. We also discuss a cryptocurrency miner in the Mac App store, a new device that can crack any iPhone, and rumors of new Mac laptops.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+_oDRWO05 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Passwords in the Cloud http://podcast.intego.com/22 0cbdff14-a6b2-4888-b1e2-be5f99de674e Wed, 14 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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.) 29:43 false 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.)

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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.)

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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.)

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+H7YkqCNx ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Changes Coming to macOS Server http://podcast.intego.com/21 d6566b74-8e3d-4988-9f41-673c761b374f Wed, 07 Mar 2018 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple is simplifying its macOS Server software, and we discuss what you may want to do if you use this software. We also look at some recent news, such as how a Mac user was able to track a Mac his sold for three years, and how a company claims they can unlock every iPhone. 30:48 false Apple is simplifying its macOS Server software, and we discuss what you may want to do if you use this software. We also look at some recent news, such as how a Mac user was able to track a Mac his sold for three years, and how a company claims they can unlock every iPhone.

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]]> Apple is simplifying its macOS Server software, and we discuss what you may want to do if you use this software. We also look at some recent news, such as how a Mac user was able to track a Mac his sold for three years, and how a company claims they can unlock every iPhone.

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]]> Apple is simplifying its macOS Server software, and we discuss what you may want to do if you use this software. We also look at some recent news, such as how a Mac user was able to track a Mac his sold for three years, and how a company claims they can unlock every iPhone.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+c2uNdiQd ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long To Beta or Not to Beta… http://podcast.intego.com/20 69bc75b6-5d75-4592-93a1-fccde4f88332 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Is it a good idea to join Apple’s public beta programs, to get access to new features before everyone else? We discuss the pros and cons of being a guinea pig. We also highlight some recent Mac security issues and malware. 27:56 false Is it a good idea to join Apple’s public beta programs, to get access to new features before everyone else? We discuss the pros and cons of being a guinea pig. We also highlight some recent Mac security issues and malware.

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]]> Is it a good idea to join Apple’s public beta programs, to get access to new features before everyone else? We discuss the pros and cons of being a guinea pig. We also highlight some recent Mac security issues and malware.

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]]> Is it a good idea to join Apple’s public beta programs, to get access to new features before everyone else? We discuss the pros and cons of being a guinea pig. We also highlight some recent Mac security issues and malware.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+np9XvwFy ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Do You Really Want an AI Listening to You All the Time? http://podcast.intego.com/19 6540020d-351c-4cfd-a3a8-141bd596237e Wed, 21 Feb 2018 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss Apple's HomePod, and the security implications of having an AI listening to you all the time. We also cover news about the Chrome browser's new built-in ad blocker, a text message bug that affects Apple devices (and is now fixed), and an interesting new chip in Apple's iMac Pro. 26:23 false We discuss Apple's HomePod, and the security implications of having an AI listening to you all the time. We also cover news about the Chrome browser's new built-in ad blocker, a text message bug that affects Apple devices (and is now fixed), and an interesting new chip in Apple's iMac Pro.

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]]> We discuss Apple's HomePod, and the security implications of having an AI listening to you all the time. We also cover news about the Chrome browser's new built-in ad blocker, a text message bug that affects Apple devices (and is now fixed), and an interesting new chip in Apple's iMac Pro.

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]]> We discuss Apple's HomePod, and the security implications of having an AI listening to you all the time. We also cover news about the Chrome browser's new built-in ad blocker, a text message bug that affects Apple devices (and is now fixed), and an interesting new chip in Apple's iMac Pro.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+3UiIdyYm ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long The Year in Mac Security, and Tips for Backing Up Your Mac http://podcast.intego.com/18 31ea65d9-b568-42aa-a775-7c139bb89be9 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 34:34 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+wfPmmBA5 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Ad Blocking: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly, and the Ethics http://podcast.intego.com/17 d024d0b0-506b-4768-a39d-9bc04e9c045d Wed, 07 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego An overuse of ads has made it hard to read websites. In order to read easily, and safely, it's useful to use an ad blocker. We discuss why you may want to use an ad blocker, how they work, and how to use them in macOS and iOS. 31:08 false An overuse of ads has made it hard to read websites. In order to read easily, and safely, it's useful to use an ad blocker. We discuss why you may want to use an ad blocker, how they work, and how to use them in macOS and iOS.

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]]> An overuse of ads has made it hard to read websites. In order to read easily, and safely, it's useful to use an ad blocker. We discuss why you may want to use an ad blocker, how they work, and how to use them in macOS and iOS.

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]]> An overuse of ads has made it hard to read websites. In order to read easily, and safely, it's useful to use an ad blocker. We discuss why you may want to use an ad blocker, how they work, and how to use them in macOS and iOS.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+59T9S4nf ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Malware and Security Lingo: What Do Those Words Mean? http://podcast.intego.com/16 e56f46a8-48ec-4cc3-959e-1e483416ecb9 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We use lots of strange words to describe malware and security issues. We look at malware and security lingo, explain who gets to name new malware, and also talk about Apple's latest updates to all their operating systems. 32:50 false We use lots of strange words to describe malware and security issues. We look at malware and security lingo, explain who gets to name new malware, and also talk about Apple's latest updates to all their operating systems.

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]]> We use lots of strange words to describe malware and security issues. We look at malware and security lingo, explain who gets to name new malware, and also talk about Apple's latest updates to all their operating systems.

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]]> We use lots of strange words to describe malware and security issues. We look at malware and security lingo, explain who gets to name new malware, and also talk about Apple's latest updates to all their operating systems.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Iv4-2YMq ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What's a VPN, and Why Should You Use One? http://podcast.intego.com/15 3e28492d-6763-4980-9a94-a726cfb09bb7 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 27:40 false 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.

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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.

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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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+LdKz_YA2 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What's Up with My iPhone's Battery? http://podcast.intego.com/14 a84c2f38-d852-4c05-8558-59d5f7c27665 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss and explain the issue around iPhone batteries, and tell you what to do if your iPhone's battery isn't lasting all day. We also look at a new, dumb password bug in macOS High Sierra, new Wi-Fi security standards, and new Mac malware. 33:51 false We discuss and explain the issue around iPhone batteries, and tell you what to do if your iPhone's battery isn't lasting all day. We also look at a new, dumb password bug in macOS High Sierra, new Wi-Fi security standards, and new Mac malware.

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]]> We discuss and explain the issue around iPhone batteries, and tell you what to do if your iPhone's battery isn't lasting all day. We also look at a new, dumb password bug in macOS High Sierra, new Wi-Fi security standards, and new Mac malware.

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]]> We discuss and explain the issue around iPhone batteries, and tell you what to do if your iPhone's battery isn't lasting all day. We also look at a new, dumb password bug in macOS High Sierra, new Wi-Fi security standards, and new Mac malware.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+VzYmIKgg ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Is My Computer's CPU Secure? http://podcast.intego.com/13 c7e82790-d9b4-4534-ac74-1ded0b761038 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Meltdown and Spectre; two vulnerabilities that affect the majority of computers and portable devices in circulation, need software and perhaps hardware fixes to be secure. Josh discuss an interview he conducted with a security researcher on some particularly malicious adware/malware. We also answer some reader email, and explain what "hashing" is. 31:04 false Meltdown and Spectre; two vulnerabilities that affect the majority of computers and portable devices in circulation, need software and perhaps hardware fixes to be secure. Josh discuss an interview he conducted with a security researcher on some particularly malicious adware/malware. We also answer some reader email, and explain what "hashing" is.

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]]> Meltdown and Spectre; two vulnerabilities that affect the majority of computers and portable devices in circulation, need software and perhaps hardware fixes to be secure. Josh discuss an interview he conducted with a security researcher on some particularly malicious adware/malware. We also answer some reader email, and explain what "hashing" is.

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]]> Meltdown and Spectre; two vulnerabilities that affect the majority of computers and portable devices in circulation, need software and perhaps hardware fixes to be secure. Josh discuss an interview he conducted with a security researcher on some particularly malicious adware/malware. We also answer some reader email, and explain what "hashing" is.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+5iw0wOPz ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long What to Do if You've Been Hacked http://podcast.intego.com/12 a7bf604e-3f43-44b4-bc3e-c64187686515 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego The producer of our podcast, Doug Adams, had his iCloud account hacked, and he joins us to explain what happened, and how he resolved the issue. We talk about what to do if this happens to you. And we tell you everything you need to know to not be a victim of phishing. 30:55 false The producer of our podcast, Doug Adams, had his iCloud account hacked, and he joins us to explain what happened, and how he resolved the issue. We talk about what to do if this happens to you. And we tell you everything you need to know to not be a victim of phishing.

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]]> The producer of our podcast, Doug Adams, had his iCloud account hacked, and he joins us to explain what happened, and how he resolved the issue. We talk about what to do if this happens to you. And we tell you everything you need to know to not be a victim of phishing.

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]]> The producer of our podcast, Doug Adams, had his iCloud account hacked, and he joins us to explain what happened, and how he resolved the issue. We talk about what to do if this happens to you. And we tell you everything you need to know to not be a victim of phishing.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+0mAzAPh6 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Handcuffs Made of Tissue Paper http://podcast.intego.com/11 edb8a187-864f-406b-b8e4-ad7608ae44f3 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 06:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Search engines collect and harvest lots of data about you, what you look for, where you are, and what you buy. We explain how you can tell Google to store less of their data, and how to change to a more privacy-friendly search engine. And we explain what Apple's "differential privacy" is all about. 28:12 false Search engines collect and harvest lots of data about you, what you look for, where you are, and what you buy. We explain how you can tell Google to store less of their data, and how to change to a more privacy-friendly search engine. And we explain what Apple's "differential privacy" is all about.

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]]> Search engines collect and harvest lots of data about you, what you look for, where you are, and what you buy. We explain how you can tell Google to store less of their data, and how to change to a more privacy-friendly search engine. And we explain what Apple's "differential privacy" is all about.

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]]> Search engines collect and harvest lots of data about you, what you look for, where you are, and what you buy. We explain how you can tell Google to store less of their data, and how to change to a more privacy-friendly search engine. And we explain what Apple's "differential privacy" is all about.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+hM7NOVFg ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Tom Cruise Is in Every Starbucks http://podcast.intego.com/10 77f8698c-9b15-40f9-839e-c2d1ea492610 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego With just a few days before Christmas, we discuss how to safely shop online in the holiday season and all year round. We also talk about a recent Apple firmware update for AirPort base stations, one that patches the KRACK exploit. 30:16 false With just a few days before Christmas, we discuss how to safely shop online in the holiday season and all year round. We also talk about a recent Apple firmware update for AirPort base stations, one that patches the KRACK exploit.

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]]> With just a few days before Christmas, we discuss how to safely shop online in the holiday season and all year round. We also talk about a recent Apple firmware update for AirPort base stations, one that patches the KRACK exploit.

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]]> With just a few days before Christmas, we discuss how to safely shop online in the holiday season and all year round. We also talk about a recent Apple firmware update for AirPort base stations, one that patches the KRACK exploit.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+Qf-LbXih ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long This Is Potemkin Security http://podcast.intego.com/9 8bcdfcc7-c048-457f-a7a1-afbc4977e4f3 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Apple discovered an embarrassing bug on December 2, and had to rush out a hurried update to fix it. We discuss this, look at the best way to back up iOS devices, and explain a change that Apple has made to iOS that trades security for convenience. 28:14 false Apple discovered an embarrassing bug on December 2, and had to rush out a hurried update to fix it. We discuss this, look at the best way to back up iOS devices, and explain a change that Apple has made to iOS that trades security for convenience.

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]]> Apple discovered an embarrassing bug on December 2, and had to rush out a hurried update to fix it. We discuss this, look at the best way to back up iOS devices, and explain a change that Apple has made to iOS that trades security for convenience.

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]]> Apple discovered an embarrassing bug on December 2, and had to rush out a hurried update to fix it. We discuss this, look at the best way to back up iOS devices, and explain a change that Apple has made to iOS that trades security for convenience.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+jpVrrWYs ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long I Have Root http://podcast.intego.com/8 637b9d6b-cc65-4ce5-943f-ba02f0b04ebc Wed, 06 Dec 2017 05:15:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego We discuss the recent serious vulnerability that affects macOS High Sierra, which prompted Apple to rush out a security update. We explain what this means, and how important it is to keep your Mac up to date. 27:07 false We discuss the recent serious vulnerability that affects macOS High Sierra, which prompted Apple to rush out a security update. We explain what this means, and how important it is to keep your Mac up to date.

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]]> We discuss the recent serious vulnerability that affects macOS High Sierra, which prompted Apple to rush out a security update. We explain what this means, and how important it is to keep your Mac up to date.

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]]> We discuss the recent serious vulnerability that affects macOS High Sierra, which prompted Apple to rush out a security update. We explain what this means, and how important it is to keep your Mac up to date.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+9IVJ5ZCu ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Tom Cruise Is in the Row Behind You http://podcast.intego.com/7 0e3bd41c-df9c-4b69-b2c4-eb92999f09a7 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 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. 29:47 false 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+x8TuwKss ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard (correcthorsebatterystaple) http://podcast.intego.com/6 70485d97-9ebd-495f-a860-c501f9a43726 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Kirk and Josh take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid. 32:29 false Kirk and Josh talk take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid.

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]]> Kirk and Josh talk take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid.

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]]> Kirk and Josh talk take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+EdQVcv6h ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Two-Factor Authentication; Should You Be Worried about Bitcoin? http://podcast.intego.com/5 8e4792e2-39d3-40cb-8020-40443d94100c Wed, 15 Nov 2017 04:30:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Kirk and Josh talk explain what two-factor authentication is and why you should use it, then discuss Bitcoin, and explain how some apps and websites hijack your processor to make (virtual) money. 32:49 false Kirk and Josh talk explain what two-factor authentication is and why you should use it, then discuss Bitcoin, and explain how some apps and websites hijack your processor to make (virtual) money.

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]]> Kirk and Josh talk explain what two-factor authentication is and why you should use it, then discuss Bitcoin, and explain how some apps and websites hijack your processor to make (virtual) money.

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]]> Kirk and Josh talk explain what two-factor authentication is and why you should use it, then discuss Bitcoin, and explain how some apps and websites hijack your processor to make (virtual) money.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+4poWWDsj ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long iOS Apps and Privacy; Amazon Wants to Open Your Front Door http://podcast.intego.com/4 a3873faf-4c19-43a9-9721-e9a220ea3261 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Kirk and Josh talk discuss recent issues around apps having access to your iPhone's or iPad's camera all the time. They then wonder if they'd let Amazon go into their homes when no one's there to drop off packages. 28:04 false Kirk and Josh talk discuss recent issues around apps having access to your iPhone's or iPad's camera all the time. They then wonder if they'd let Amazon go into their homes when no one's there to drop off packages.

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]]> Kirk and Josh talk discuss recent issues around apps having access to your iPhone's or iPad's camera all the time. They then wonder if they'd let Amazon go into their homes when no one's there to drop off packages.

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]]> Kirk and Josh talk discuss recent issues around apps having access to your iPhone's or iPad's camera all the time. They then wonder if they'd let Amazon go into their homes when no one's there to drop off packages.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+v2LcSeug ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long New Mac Malware, and Apple's New APFS File System http://podcast.intego.com/3 b279058c-9430-4d4c-a88c-5969a320b535 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego 25:25 false Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long talk about the latest Mac malware and threats, and look at Apple's new APFS file system, and what you need to know as you upgrade to macOS High Sierra.

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]]> Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long talk about the latest Mac malware and threats, and look at Apple's new APFS file system, and what you need to know as you upgrade to macOS High Sierra.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+J-Ur6vRV ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Intego's 20th Anniversary, and a Look at Apple's Face ID http://podcast.intego.com/2 cf41b550-8216-46f9-9883-01679ae45879 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long chat with Serge Kameni, a long-time Intego developer, about the company's early years, then discuss Apple's Face ID, coming with the iPhone X. 34:48 false Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long chat with Serge Kameni, a long-time Intego developer, about the company's early years, then discuss Apple's Face ID, coming with the iPhone X.

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]]> Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long chat with Serge Kameni, a long-time Intego developer, about the company's early years, then discuss Apple's Face ID, coming with the iPhone X.

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]]> Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long chat with Serge Kameni, a long-time Intego developer, about the company's early years, then discuss Apple's Face ID, coming with the iPhone X.

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]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/GegHgcrH+LmR5rUR4 ]]> Kirk McElhearn Joshua Long Introducing the Intego Mac Podcast http://podcast.intego.com/1 df408d33-2904-428c-abd4-aa59c81c7228 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:00:00 -0400 podcast@intego.com (Intego) full Intego Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long introduce the Intego Mac Podcast and discuss Apple's recent operating system upgrades, and take a close look at Apple's security and privacy features. 26:27 false Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long introduce the Intego Mac Podcast and discuss Apple's recent macOS and iOS operating system upgrades, and take a close look at Apple's security and privacy features.

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]]> Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long introduce the Intego Mac Podcast and discuss Apple's recent macOS and iOS operating system upgrades, and take a close look at Apple's security and privacy features.

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]]> Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long introduce the Intego Mac Podcast and discuss Apple's recent macOS and iOS operating system upgrades, and take a close look at Apple's security and privacy features.

Get 40% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

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