Joshua Long
Co-Host of Intego Mac Podcast
Joshua Long (@theJoshMeister), Intego's Chief Security Analyst, is a renowned security researcher and writer, and an award-winning public speaker. Josh has a master's degree in IT concentrating in Internet Security and has taken doctorate-level coursework in Information Security. Apple has publicly acknowledged Josh for discovering an Apple ID authentication vulnerability. Josh has conducted cybersecurity research for more than 25 years, which is often featured by major news outlets worldwide. Look for more of Josh's articles at security.thejoshmeister.com and follow him on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Mastodon.
Joshua Long has hosted 389 Episodes.
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Why Doesn't Apple Have a Mac Bug Bounty Program?
February 8th, 2019 | 32 mins 23 secs
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.
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FaceTime, Facebook, Google, Shortcuts, Steganography, and More
February 1st, 2019 | 28 mins 24 secs
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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The Biggest Data Breach Ever; Is Your Data Included?
January 25th, 2019 | 37 mins 5 secs
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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Routers, Tweets, Bugs, and More
January 18th, 2019 | 30 mins 36 secs
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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It's the Ecosystem, Stupid
January 11th, 2019 | 28 mins 26 secs
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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New Year's Resolutions to Secure Your Mac and iOS Devices
January 4th, 2019 | 29 mins 1 sec
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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The Year in Mac and iOS Security
December 28th, 2018 | 30 mins 18 secs
We look at the biggest stories of 2018, and we discuss the impressive rise in the amount of malware that targets the Mac.
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How Mobile Apps Track Your Location
December 21st, 2018 | 31 mins 43 secs
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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How to Set Up a New Mac
December 14th, 2018 | 30 mins 32 secs
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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How to Choose the Mac You Need
December 7th, 2018 | 31 mins 26 secs
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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Is Apple Changing from a Hardware Company to a Service Company?
November 30th, 2018 | 32 mins 59 secs
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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New Security Features in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave
November 23rd, 2018 | 30 mins 2 secs
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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The Advantages of Using a VPN, with CyberGhost
November 16th, 2018 | 31 mins 5 secs
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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How to Shop Securely (and Save Money) on Black Friday
November 9th, 2018 | 30 mins 7 secs
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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Apple Brings Out New Macs and iPads
November 2nd, 2018 | 31 mins 32 secs
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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How to Spot Fake Online Product Reviews
October 26th, 2018 | 28 mins 37 secs
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.