
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 383 Episodes.
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Episode 351: New iPhone Chips, macOS Sequoia Features, and the regreSSHion Vulnerability
July 4th, 2024 | 28 mins 43 secs
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.
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Episode 350: Attack Surfaces
June 27th, 2024 | 29 mins 6 secs
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.
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Episode 349: Security & Privacy Enhancements in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia
June 20th, 2024 | 28 mins 9 secs
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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Episode 348: Apple’s Forthcoming AI Operating Systems
June 13th, 2024 | 29 mins 56 secs
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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Episode 347: Top 10 Common Online Scams, and What to Look Out for
June 6th, 2024 | 29 mins 32 secs
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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Episode 346: Facebook and AI, Chromebook with AI, and Apple's Coming AI
May 30th, 2024 | 28 mins 33 secs
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.
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Episode 345: What caused “deleted” photos to reappear on Apple devices?
May 23rd, 2024 | 29 mins 11 secs
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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Episode 344: App Store Fraud, Apple’s “Crush!” Ad, and GPT 4o
May 16th, 2024 | 29 mins 18 secs
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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Episode 343: Apple “Let Loose”: iPad Pro gets M4 and OLED
May 9th, 2024 | 28 mins 12 secs
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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Episode 342: Apple ID Lockout, AirTag Stalking Laws, and Weak Default Passwords Banned
May 2nd, 2024 | 29 mins 53 secs
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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Episode 341: Is TikTok Safe?
April 25th, 2024 | 31 mins 28 secs
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.
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Episode 340: How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone by SIM Swapping
April 18th, 2024 | 29 mins 6 secs
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.
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Episode 339: Patches, Data Breaches, and Too Many Messaging Protocols
April 11th, 2024 | 29 mins 56 secs
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?
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Episode 338: Vintage, Obsolete, and a Few Anniversaries
April 4th, 2024 | 28 mins 51 secs
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.
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Episode 337: WWDC, DOJ, and Smart Rings
March 28th, 2024 | 28 mins 56 secs
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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Episode 336: When Should You Not Update Your Mac to the Latest Version of macOS?
March 21st, 2024 | 30 mins 4 secs
"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?