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 319: Epic Shenanigans, Nothingburger, and RCS

    November 23rd, 2023  |  29 mins 50 secs

    RCS, the messaging protocol used by Android, is coming to the Apple iPhone. How will it affect your messaging habits? The Nothing phone we talked about last week has failed miserably. And alarmingly. And new Apple patents suggest some interesting new iPhone features that can prevent spying.

  • Episode 318: An Apple Security Slip-Up, Counterfeit iPhones, and Black Friday Shopping Tips

    November 16th, 2023  |  29 mins 29 secs

    Has Apple dropped the ball on providing a security patch for a popular macOS command line too? A user receives a counterfeit phone instead of an iPhone, but in a way that even Houdini might have had trouble making happen. And some tips on shopping for tech devices safely and securely during Black Friday sales.

  • Episode 317: Apple, Hackers, Google, and Grok

    November 9th, 2023  |  30 mins 32 secs

    Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it.

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    Episode 316: Apple's New M3 Chips, and iLeakage Attack Steals Passwords and Data from Safari

    November 2nd, 2023  |  30 mins 34 secs

    Apple has updated all its operating systems again, the company introduced new M3 chips and upgraded MacBook Pros and iMacs, and we discuss how Apple's product line is not to big, not too small, just about right.

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    Episode 315: The End of iTunes, Amazon and Passkeys, and Chrome Hiding IP Addresses

    October 26th, 2023  |  29 mins 34 secs

    Apple is finally planning to kill off iTunes on Windows, Amazon now offers passkeys for logins, and Google Chrome will allow users to hide their IP addresses; just like Apple's iCloud Private Relay.

  • Episode 314: Why Are the Apple Pencil and iPad Product Lines so Confusing?

    October 19th, 2023  |  27 mins 3 secs

    Apple releases a new Apple Pencil, which joins the Apple Pencil and the Apple Pencil in the company's product line. If you think this is confusing, take a look at the current iPad models available. Apple needs to simplify. We also discuss the week's security news.

  • Episode 313: DragonEgg, Watering Holes, Google Passkeys, and curl

    October 12th, 2023  |  29 mins 3 secs

    We look at DragonEgg malware for Android, which has a link to some Mac surveillanceware, and is a watering hole. Google is now requiring passkeys for personal accounts. And the curl command line tool has a serious vulnerability that Apple needs to patch.

  • Episode 312: Top 10 Features of macOS Sonoma

    October 5th, 2023  |  29 mins 56 secs

    We look at the top 10 new features in macOS Sonoma, then take a closer look at two of the features that we think everyone should check out.

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    Episode 311: Getting Ready for macOS Sonoma

    September 28th, 2023  |  27 mins 33 secs

    Apple has released macOS Sonoma, and we discuss how to prepare your Mac to upgrade to this new operating system. We also talk about the dozens of security fixes included in macOS Sonoma, and how one file format that has been supported on the Mac for decades is going away.

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    Episode 310: Welcome to iOS 17!

    September 21st, 2023  |  29 mins 32 secs

    Apple has released iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, along with new versions of operating systems for the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. We discuss some of our favorite new features. We also look at radiation fears in France for the iPhone 12, and we examine why Apple may want to build a stock trading service into its devices. One correction: Standby Mode doesn't require a MagSafe charger, but just needs to be plugged in and on its side.

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    Episode 309: The “Wonderlust” Apple Event

    September 14th, 2023  |  29 mins 47 secs

    This week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities.

  • Episode 308: Why SMS is Insecure, and 6 Hidden macOS Features

    September 7th, 2023  |  29 mins 39 secs

    SMS is a popular text messaging system, but it's not secure. We take a deep dive into how SMS works, and how to use it. We also look at six features of macOS that you may never have discovered.

  • Episode 307: Fraudulent App Store apps, Spamoflauge, and Will the UK Ban Security Updates?

    August 31st, 2023  |  29 mins 22 secs

    Apple is a bit slow in deleting fraudulent apps from its App Store, but they are catching up. Meta says it has disrupted Spamoflauge, a major Chinese disinformation network. And the UK wants to end end-to-end encryption for messaging apps; does this mean the government will have to approve security updates?

  • Episode 306: Why Do iOS App Update Release Notes Not Mention Security Updates?

    August 24th, 2023  |  28 mins 27 secs

    Most iOS apps don't mention security updates in their release notes. We look into this, and suggest that Apple may have some work to do. We also discuss a small macOS update, smart ring technology, and the Batterygate class action lawsuit payouts.

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    Episode 305: NightOwl, Downfall, and LinkedIn Hacks

    August 17th, 2023  |  29 mins 25 secs

    A banal Mac app to change from day to night mode was bought out by a shady company, and enlists Macs in a botnet. A new Intel CPU vulnerability affects older Macs. And a lot of accounts have been hacked on LinkedIN; we offer some suggestions on how to protect your account.

  • Episode 304: Chrome Security, 95% Accurate Acoustic Attacks, and QR Code Parking Scams

    August 10th, 2023  |  29 mins 10 secs

    There's a lot of news about Google this week. Chrome will move to weekly security patches, because of the many vulnerabilities in the browser. Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. And a $5 billion lawsuit against Google highlights misunderstandings about private browsing, or incognito mode.