Kirk McElhearn
Co-Host of Intego Mac Podcast
Kirk McElhearn has been writing about Apple product and computer security for more than 25 years. His blog, Kirkville, links to his work.
He is co-host of the Intego Mac Podcast, as well as several other podcasts, and is a regular contributor to The Mac Security Blog, TidBITS, and several other websites and publications.
Kirk has written more than two dozen books, including Take Control books about Apple's media apps, Scrivener, and LaunchBar.
Follow him on Bluesky at @kirkville.com.
Kirk McElhearn has hosted 394 Episodes.
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Tom Cruise Is in Every Starbucks
December 20th, 2017 | 30 mins 16 secs
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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This Is Potemkin Security
December 13th, 2017 | 28 mins 14 secs
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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I Have Root
December 6th, 2017 | 27 mins 7 secs
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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Tom Cruise Is in the Row Behind You
November 29th, 2017 | 29 mins 47 secs
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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Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard (correcthorsebatterystaple)
November 22nd, 2017 | 32 mins 29 secs
passwords, security
Kirk and Josh take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid.
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Two-Factor Authentication; Should You Be Worried about Bitcoin?
November 15th, 2017 | 32 mins 49 secs
security
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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iOS Apps and Privacy; Amazon Wants to Open Your Front Door
November 8th, 2017 | 28 mins 4 secs
security
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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New Mac Malware, and Apple's New APFS File System
November 1st, 2017 | 25 mins 25 secs
intego, macs, malware, security
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Intego's 20th Anniversary, and a Look at Apple's Face ID
October 23rd, 2017 | 34 mins 48 secs
face id, intego, security
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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Introducing the Intego Mac Podcast
October 5th, 2017 | 26 mins 27 secs
emergency sos, face id, ios 11, macos high sierra, office for mac
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.