Intego Mac Podcast

Episode 394: The Last One

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes: Kirk McElhearn Josh Long Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free tria...

Episode 393: Reverse Engineering

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Better Business Bureau advises Apple to curb its deceptive Apple Intelligence marketing. What is "slopsquatting"? It doesn't sound very appealing,...

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

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 stil...

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

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 390: Apple Updates, Anniversary, and Innovation

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest macOS Sequoia update patches a near record number of vulnerabilities. Apple faces a class action lawsuit over how ebooks are sold, a lawsui...

Episode 389: Gaming on the Mac

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 388: RCS, FBI, and Alexa

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has officially announced support for encrypted RCS messaging, as the new RCS standard is finalized. Microsoft announces plans to phase out Windo...

Episode 387: Defense in Depth

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 386: What the Heck Is Apple Doing With Its Hardware and Software?

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's latest bevy of hardware releases feature processor upgrades and some processor naming confusion. The new iPhone 16e is Apple's least expensive...

Episode 385: iCloud Encryption, Apple Visual Intelligence, and Fake Browser Updates

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has disabled Advanced Data Protection in the UK. Will other countries insist on similar measures? New Apple Intelligence features have arrived, ...

Episode 384: iPhone 16e: The “e” is for Egregious Pricing

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 secur...

Episode 383: Apple Zero-Day Patch, Powerbeats Pro 2 Earbuds, and Migrating Purchases Between Apple Accounts

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Episode 382: DeepSeek, AppleCare, and Did Apple Approve a Porn App in the EU?

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 381: Latest Apple OS Updates and Changes to Apple Intelligence

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Ap...

Episode 380: PFAS, AI, FBI, and TikTok

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 379: Apple Anniversaries, and Possible New Apple Products for 2025

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Episode 378: Mac Malware in 2024, and Should We Trust Cyber Trust?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss ...

Episode 377: Apple in 2024: AI, EU, and USB-C

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 misapplie...

Episode 376: Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024. Show Notes: Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: T...

Episode 375: TikTok, TP-Link, and Apple AI

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI...

Episode 374: Apple Intelligence Is Finally Here

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipat...

Episode 373: Tim Cook on Retirement, the FBI on Encryption, and ChatGPT on Forbidden Names

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Episode 372: Hacking, Tracking, and Phishing

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Chrom...

Episode 371: What to Look for When Choosing a Wi-Fi Router

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 peop...

Episode 370: Hands On with the M4 iMac and New Apple Intelligence Image Tools

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 369: A Potpourri of Apple News

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The well-respected photo editing app Pixelmator has been purchased by Apple; are its creative tools coming to Apple Photos? Apple expands Apple Intell...

Episode 368: New M4 Macs and the First Apple Intelligence Tools

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 upda...

Episode 367: Apple Intelligence is Here! (Well, Almost)

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ser...

Episode 366: New iPad mini and iPhone Mirroring on Mac

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Episode 365: A Gaggle of Google Stories, and Leaked MacBook Pro M4

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 announc...

Episode 364: Things to Check When Transferring Data to a New iPhone

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Stor...

Episode 363: iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Hands On, and Big Brother TVs

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hom...

Episode 362: Apple Account, New Apple Operating Systems, and Passwords App

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ap...

Episode 361: Apple's New iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss all the new products Apple announced in its Glowtime event: the iPhone 16, Apple Watch and, and AirPods. Show Notes: Apple Introduces iP...

Episode 360: Trade In Your iPhone

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 negligi...

Episode 359: Glowtime, Apple Account, and Telegram

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 358: Apple Podcasts on the Web, AirTag Catches Porch Pirate, and More on the Biggest Ever Data Breach

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Episode 357: The Biggest Data Leak Ever

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more diffic...

Episode 355: Apple OS Updates, iCloud Private Relay Outage, and a First Look at Apple Intelligence

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage ...

Episode 354: How a CrowdStrike Update Affected Mission-Critical Systems Around the World

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 353: AT&T Data Breach, Apple Public Betas, and Is Safari a Browser That's Actually Private?

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 352: AI Siri Delayed, and Will Apple Make a Smart Ring?

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Episode 351: New iPhone Chips, macOS Sequoia Features, and the regreSSHion Vulnerability

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Wh...

Episode 350: Attack Surfaces

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 349: Security & Privacy Enhancements in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sy...

Episode 348: Apple’s Forthcoming AI Operating Systems

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Apple's announcements made it Its Worldwide Developers Conference, Keynote, and what to expect when new operating systems are officially re...

Episode 347: Top 10 Common Online Scams, and What to Look Out for

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 thei...

Episode 346: Facebook and AI, Chromebook with AI, and Apple's Coming AI

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 use...

Episode 345: What caused “deleted” photos to reappear on Apple devices?

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Episode 344: App Store Fraud, Apple’s “Crush!” Ad, and GPT 4o

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Episode 343: Apple “Let Loose”: iPad Pro gets M4 and OLED

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We look at what Apple let loose at this week's Apple event: the M4 chip, updated iPads, and the Apple Pencil Pro. Show Notes: Apple Revamps iPad Li...

Episode 342: Apple ID Lockout, AirTag Stalking Laws, and Weak Default Passwords Banned

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ar...

Episode 341: Is TikTok Safe?

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 340: How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone by SIM Swapping

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 339: Patches, Data Breaches, and Too Many Messaging Protocols

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 338: Vintage, Obsolete, and a Few Anniversaries

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apple calls old devices "obsolete" and "vintage;” what exactly do these terms mean? Alternative iPhone app stores will soon be available in Europe a...

Episode 337: WWDC, DOJ, and Smart Rings

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ri...

Episode 336: When Should You Not Update Your Mac to the Latest Version of macOS?

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Update-a-phobia". When do potential bugs in new system software updates outweigh the safety of new security patches? Apple faces a class action lawsu...

Episode 335: 68 Vulnerabilities Patched!

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Pr...

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

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

iOS and iPadOS updates bring security fixes and changes for iPhone users in the European Union. Those changes include Alternative App Marketplaces, AK...

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

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stealer malware continues to spawn variants, poisoning ad-search platforms and hijacking cryptocurrency wallets. How much is actually being done to de...

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

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Depar...

Episode 331: iTunes, iMessage, and Vision Pro

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 330: Apple and the EU: Changes Coming Soon

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apple attributes a hacker with a discovery of a vulnerability just after he's arrested for hacking and scamming Apple. Researchers in Cupertino have c...

Episode 329: A Look Back at 2023’s Mac Malware, and What To Expect in 2024

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 328: The Macintosh Turns 40 Years Old

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Protecti...

Episode 327: Tom Cruise Is in the Heating Ducts

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Episode 326: Apple’s Vision Pro and New Tech at CES

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 AirDro...

Episode 325: Looking Back at Apple Security and Privacy in 2023

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Episode 324: Apple Watch, Japan and App Sideloading, CarPlay, and Vision Pro

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 323: Apple Watch Ban, Clean Up Your Social Media Accounts, and Use Dictation and Predictive Text on Macs

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 322: Should Apple Make iMessage for Android?

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Episode 321: Is Your iPhone’s Lockdown Mode Fake?

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Episode 320: NameDrop, a Bluetooth Vulnerability, and a Chrome Zero-Day

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Chrome browser just got another update with security patches for serious vulnerabilities. A new Bluetooth vulnerability has been discovered that c...

Episode 319: Epic Shenanigans, Nothingburger, and RCS

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

Episode 318: An Apple Security Slip-Up, Counterfeit iPhones, and Black Friday Shopping Tips

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 iPhon...

Episode 317: Apple, Hackers, Google, and Grok

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, Go...

Episode 316: Apple's New M3 Chips, and iLeakage Attack Steals Passwords and Data from Safari

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 315: The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, and Chrome Hiding IP Addresses

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ad...

Episode 314: Why Are the Apple Pencil and iPad Product Lines so Confusing?

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ta...

Episode 313: DragonEgg, Watering Holes, Google Passkeys, and curl

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 312: Top 10 Features of macOS Sonoma

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 311: Getting Ready for macOS Sonoma

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 secu...

Episode 310: Welcome to iOS 17!

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 309: The “Wonderlust” Apple Event

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 308: Why SMS is Insecure, and 6 Hidden macOS Features

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 307: Fraudulent App Store apps, Spamoflauge, and Will the UK Ban Security Updates?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 306: Why Do iOS App Update Release Notes Not Mention Security Updates?

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 discu...

Episode 305: NightOwl, Downfall, and LinkedIn Hacks

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 vulnera...

Episode 304: Chrome Security, 95% Accurate Acoustic Attacks, and QR Code Parking Scams

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 303: Apple Updates, VaporMalware, and the Cyber Trust Mark

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 302: Old Macs, iPhones, and iPads Will Miss Out on These New Features

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 301: ShadowVault, WormGPT, and Apple's Re-released Rapid Security Response

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 300: Apple's Bungled Rapid Security Response

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

Episode 299: Threads Launches, Amazon Primes Again, and Carmakers Surveil Drivers

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 298: Hallucinating Bots, Unsolicited Smartwatches, and Could this Be the End of End-to-End Encryption?

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 smar...

Episode 297: JokerSpy, Passkeys, Apple Security Updates, and New Private Browsing Features

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

JokerSpy malware targets Macs, Apple announces passkey support for Apple IDs, new private browsing features in Safari delete tracking information, and...

Episode 296: New Security and Privacy Features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Episode 295: WWDC: New Macs, macOS Sonoma, iOS and iPadOS 17, and Vision Pro

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...