Intego Mac Podcast

Episode 294: WWDC Preview, RomCom, PyPI, Hot Pixels, and More

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPI 2FA, Hot Pixels (wh...

Episode 293: When Does Your iPhone Become Unsafe to Use?

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 292: New Top-Level Domains, .Zip and .Mov; Geacon Malware; and Google to Delete Dormant Accounts

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New top-level domains use common file extensions, and this could lead to confusion, and dangerous downloads. Apple announces a new personal voice mode...

Episode 291: Snake Malware, Lockdown Mode, and Apple App Subscriptions

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 malwa...

Episode 290: Apple's First Rapid Security Response, New Mac Malware, and Insecure Google Authenticator Sync

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

Episode 289: AI Is Everywhere, and How to Set Up an Old Mac as a Server

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 288: Sideloading on iOS, Lockbit Ransomware on Mac, and Zero-Day Chrome Vulnerabilities

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lockbit ransomware is starting to target Macs, two zero-day Chrome vulnerabilities require urgent updates, and sideloading - installing apps not from ...

Episode 287: Juice Jacking, Best Buy Phishing, and Garage Doors Redux

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FBI warns people not to use public charging stations; we warned about this five years ago. An interesting phishing attack leverages QuickBooks acc...

Episode 286: Supply Chain Attacks, Garage Doors, and Exploding USB Drives

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 285: New Mac Malware, and Stolen Session Cookies

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Episode 284: AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 pa...

Episode 283: Phishing Hackers Defeat 2FA via Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 $3...

Episode 282: ScamBots and ScAmazon

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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-gene...

Episode 281: Pirated Mac Apps Contain Malware, and iMessage Support on Windows (Sort of)

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Episode 280: Twitter and Two-Factor Authentication

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 authen...

Episode 279: Apple Zero-Day Update, the Kia Challenge, and How to Factory Reset Apple Devices

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 cabl...

Episode 278: ChatGPT & AI Risks

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 repo...

Episode 277: Credential Stuffing, Pig Butchering, Security Keys for Your Apple Account, and the New Mac mini

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's threats involve credential stuffing and pig butchering, and we examine whether you should use security keys to protect your Apple ID accou...

Episode 276: The Year in Mac Malware 2022

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 275: M2 Chip Boost, New Macs, and the Return of the HomePod

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. W...

Episode 274: Safari at 20, Apple Crash Detection False Positives, and ChatGPT AI for Hackers

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 detec...

Episode 273: LastPass, TikTok, Phishing, and the Year in Apple Security and Privacy

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 272: Top 10 Security and Privacy Tips for Apple Users

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Episode 271: Stalkerware, Gatekeeper Vulnerabilities, and No Mac Pro for Christmas

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and ...

Episode 270: Apple’s Advanced Data Protection

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 269: Find My Finds More

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 268: The “Secret” Apple Tax - Intego Mac Podcast Episode 268

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Episode 267: AirPods as Trackers, Hacking Hackers, and Apple Tracking

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 so...

Episode 266: Twitter, AirDrop, and Continuity Camera

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 265: Extreme Security and Privacy on the iPhone

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

Episode 264: The Dangers of Verified Accounts on Social Networks

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 263: What's New in macOS Ventura

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sy...

Episode 262: Apple's Confusing New iPad Line

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 dis...

Episode 261: Are AirTags Safe on Airlines?

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 260: The EU Mandates USB-C Ports

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ther...

Episode 259: The Dangers of Expired Domains and Old Email Addresses

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 domai...

Episode 258: Apple’s New iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 257: Hello, iOS 16!

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 cont...

Episode 256: Apple's Far Out Event

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 255: Email Privacy: Apple Hide My Email and DuckDuckGo Email Protection

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

Episode 254: Which Is More Secure: Face ID, Touch ID, or a Passcode?

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 253: Car Hacks, Facebook Tracks, and Windows on Macs

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Episode 252: Google Begs Apple to Replace iMessage with RCS

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sel...

Episode 251: Tom Cruise and the Leap Second

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 de...

Episode 250: Is Your Car the Next Security Risk?

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 249: Apple's New M2 MacBook Air

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Faceboo...

Episode 248: Lockdown Mode

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has announced a new extra-protection security feature called Lockdown Mode, which will protect those at high risk from hackers. We explain why t...

Episode 247: Prime Day Shopping Safety Tips

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 246: The iPhone at 15

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ri...

Episode 245: Everything You Can Do with iCloud

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ap...

Episode 244: Apple's Planned Obsolescence

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 243: Apple's New Operating Systems: macOS Ventura, iOS 16, & iPadOS 16

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple presented this year's operating systems at the Worldwide Developer Conference. We take a look at the key features, and especially at the securit...

Episode 242: Waiting for WWDC

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 241: Ellie’s Data Auction

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 matt...

Episode 240: The Pros and Cons of Sideloading Apps on iOS

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sour...

Episode 239: Requiem for the iPod

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

Episode 238: Apple AirTags: One Year On

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 237: Get Ready to Repair Your Own iPhone!

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 outd...

Episode 236: Install macOS Monterey on a 15-Year Old Mac

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 235: Everything About Your Apple ID

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DuckDuckGo is beta testing a privacy-focused browser; Google is deprecating old apps in its Play Store; activation-locked AirPods are wreaking havoc o...

Episode 234: Apple’s Security Approach Endangers Users of macOS Big Sur & Catalina

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Episode 233: Universal Control Comes to macOS Monterey

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 subscr...

Episode 232: The Jargon Episode, Part II

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 231: Apple Peek Performance Review

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 230: The Jargon Episode

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

Episode 229: Apple Peek Performance Prognostics

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Episode 228: Apple T2 Security Vulnerability, New Gmail Spam Rules, and How Thread Makes Your Home Smarter

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Yo...

Episode 227: Apple Vulns, Macro Viruses, and How Encryption Protects You

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 226: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bug has turned up that allowed Siri to record user interactions without permission; Facebook predicts Apple's strict privacy and tracking features w...

Episode 225: Face ID with a Mask; Barcodes with Stamps; and Problems with OneDrive

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Episode 224: The Enemy in Your Pocket

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 reci...

Episode 223: How to Run Windows on an M1 Mac

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new Safari vulnerability can leak your browser history, 5G can interfere with airplane altimeters, Google Analytics is being targeted by EU courts, ...

Episode 222: SysJoker Malware and Scams in the App Store

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New SysJoker malware attacks Mac, Windows, and Linux computers. Apple has difficulty managing scams and copycat apps in its App Stores. And iCloud Pri...

Episode 221: Look-Alike Letters Lead Users to Lose Moola

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Attackers can simulate an iPhone restart to keep malware alive, and an interesting HomeKit vulnerability could brick your device. We discuss malicious...

Episode 220: The Challenge with Alexa

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 219: $1,139 of Gelato

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Episode 218: Does the Log4j Vulnerability Affect You?

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ch...

Episode 217: New Scam Emails Purport to Come from NSO Group Hacker

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

Episode 216: The Problem with Default Passwords

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 go...

Episode 215: Apple Sues NSO Group for Pegasus Spyware

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, that has targeted politicians, journalists, and activists. We discuss thi...

Episode 214: Shop Safely on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 213: Is Apple Planning to Lock Down the Mac?

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition...

Episode 212: Apple’s Poor Patching Policies

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 211: Say Hey to macOS Monterey

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 210: Apple’s New MacBook Pros, Really for Pros

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

Episode 209: What the heck is Apple doing??

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ho...

Episode 208: iPad mini 6, Facebook's Time-Out, and a Contactless iPhone Rip-Off

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 fro...

Episode 207: iOS 12 Security Updates, Zero-Day iOS Vulnerabilities, and the iPhone 13

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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: iOS 12 is s...

Episode 206: Why Doesn't Apple Want People to Upgrade to iOS 15?

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's new Mac malware hiding in a terminal emulator app, an interesting Finder vulnerability, and Apple launches iCloud+. We also wonder why Apple i...

Episode 205: Apple’s Consistent Iteration

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 204: CSAM, GDPR, and Android Updates

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 upd...

Episode 203: Zero Click, Russian Fines, and Apple Wallet

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 202: How We've Changed Our Approach to Security and Privacy

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 201: Apple's New Child Protection Features

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has announced Expanded Protections for Children, designed to help limit the spread of child sexual abuse material. However, these features scan ...

Episode 200: Tales from the Hackin’ Shack with Patrick Wardle

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the 200th episode of the Intego Mac Podcast, we welcome independent security researcher Patrick Wardle, who shares tales of finding bugs and vulne...

Episode 199: Understanding iCloud Private Relay

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Buying and Selling Computer Vulnerabilities

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, an...

Episode 197: Prepare for the End of 3G Networks

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has released security updates for all its operating systems. We discuss the new disclosures about Pegasus spyware, and Apple's response. And we ...

Episode 196: Screenshots and Shortcuts

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 195: The Danger of Internet-Connected Devices

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...