Intego Mac Podcast

Advice from Mac experts on the latest Apple news in security and more

About the show

Join the Intego Mac security experts for the latest Apple news, industry opinions, and a splash of security advice in our easy-to-digest, entertaining, and informative podcast series.

Hosted by Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long.

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Episodes

  • Episode 359: Glowtime, Apple Account, and Telegram

    August 29th, 2024  |  26 mins 12 secs

    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 operating systems arrive. Some changes are also coming to Apple Care, and we have the details. And as usual, there's new Stealer malware to talk about this week.

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

    August 22nd, 2024  |  28 mins 46 secs

    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 placed AirTag catches a porch pirate. And there's more fallout from the recent breach of personal information from National Public Data.

  • Episode 357: The Biggest Data Leak Ever

    August 15th, 2024  |  27 mins 38 secs

    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 transactions. We think that's pretty cool, and we'll tell you why. It's a new week, which means there's another variant of stealer malware. And we've got a big reason to avoid browser extensions: they may contain malware.

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

    August 8th, 2024  |  29 mins 41 secs

    Apple releases updates to its beta software, including two versions of macOS Sequoia. Upcoming changes to Gatekeeper security will make it more difficult to run third-party software that hasn't been approved by Apple. A bug in Microsoft Authenticator, the two factor authenticating tool, locks users out of accounts. And Apple sells out of a popular piece of hardware.

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

    August 1st, 2024  |  28 mins 59 secs

    Operating system updates with security patches arrived for Apple devices this week and we have the rundown of fixes. Apple experiences a major outage of iCloud Private Relay. What does that mean, and who was affected? And the newest betas of Apple's upcoming software are giving us the first look at Apple Intelligence.

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

    July 25th, 2024  |  29 mins 57 secs

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

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

    July 18th, 2024  |  28 mins 5 secs

    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 are available, and we have some advice if you're thinking of installing the. A recover feature is coming to the Photos app. But...why? And Apple's latest ad highlighting its privacy features is big on imagination, but are its implied advantages accurate?

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

    July 11th, 2024  |  29 mins 8 secs

    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 more months. And Samsung can put a Smart Ring on your finger right now. Does Apple have plans for its own Smart Ring?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?