web01.fireside.fm Sat, 09 May 2026 09:13:23 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Intego Mac Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Security” https://podcast.intego.com/tags/security Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic Advice from Mac experts on the latest Apple news in security and more Intego 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. no Apple, Mac, Internet Security, Intego, Cybersecurity, Malware, Privacy, macOS, iPhone, iOS Intego podcast@intego.com Episode 6: Passwords Are Hard (correcthorsebatterystaple) http://podcast.intego.com/6 70485d97-9ebd-495f-a860-c501f9a43726 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0500 Intego full Intego Kirk and Josh take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid. 32:29 no <p>Kirk and Josh talk take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid. </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://podcast.intego.com/5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode 5: Two-Factor Authentication; Should You Be Worried about Bitcoin?</a></li> <li><a href="https://haveibeenpwned.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">haveibeenpwned.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://xkcd.com/936/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">correcthorsebatterystaple (XKCD)</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_most_common_passwords" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">List of the most common passwords (Wikipedia)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-to-choose-the-right-password-manager-for-you/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to Choose the Right Password Manager for You</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.schneier.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bruce Schneier</a></li> </ul> <p>Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at <a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-protection-bundle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">intego.com</a>. </p> Kirk and Josh talk take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid.

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]]> Kirk and Josh talk take a close look at passwords, how to create secure passwords, and what types of passwords to avoid.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

]]> Two-Factor Authentication; Should You Be Worried about Bitcoin? http://podcast.intego.com/5 8e4792e2-39d3-40cb-8020-40443d94100c Wed, 15 Nov 2017 04:30:00 -0500 Intego full Intego 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. 32:49 no <p>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. </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/two-factor-authentication-how-it-works-and-why-you-should-use-it/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Two-Factor Authentication: How It Works and Why You Should Use It</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.macvoices.com/macvoices-update-twitter-unhacked-overcast-issues-patreon-campaign/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MacVoices Update: Twitter Unhacked...</a></li> <li><a href="https://support.apple.com/HT204915" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Two-factor authentication for Apple ID</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Multi-factor authentication (Wikipedia)</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_token" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Security tokens (Wikipedia)</a></li> <li><a href="https://1password.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">1Password</a></li> <li><a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&amp;hl=en&amp;oco=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Authenticator</a></li> <li><a href="https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apd4200675b8?cid=acs::applesearch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/310418/why-you-shouldnt-use-sms-for-two-factor-authentication/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Why You Shouldn’t Use SMS for Two-Factor Authentication (and What to Use Instead)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/sim-swap-fraud-explained/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Here's how to stop SIM fraudsters from draining your bank account</a></li> <li><a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bitcoin</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrency" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cryptocurrency (Wikipedia)</a></li> <li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/11/drive-by-cryptomining-that-drains-cpus-picks-up-steam-with-aid-of-2500-sites/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cryptojacking craze that drains your CPU now done by 2,500 sites</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-to-use-activity-monitor-to-troubleshoot-problems-on-a-mac/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How to Use Activity Monitor to Troubleshoot Problems on a Mac</a></li> <li><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/no-coin/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">No Coin (Firefox add-on to block in-browser cryptocurrency miners)</a></li> <li>(The Chrome extension "AntiMiner" is no longer available, so the link has been removed)</li> </ul> <p>Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at <a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-protection-bundle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">intego.com</a>. </p> 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.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

]]> 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.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

]]> iOS Apps and Privacy; Amazon Wants to Open Your Front Door http://podcast.intego.com/4 a3873faf-4c19-43a9-9721-e9a220ea3261 Wed, 08 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500 Intego full Intego 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. 28:04 no <p>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.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://krausefx.com/blog/ios-privacy-watchuser-access-both-iphone-cameras-any-time-your-app-is-running" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iOS apps can access both your cameras at any time</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/ios-11-a-complete-guide-to-ios-security-and-privacy/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">iOS 11: A Complete Guide to iOS Security and Privacy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wired.com/2016/04/hacker-lexicon-white-hat-gray-hat-black-hat-hackers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hacker Lexicon: What Are White Hat, Gray Hat, and Black Hat Hackers?</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/b?&amp;node=17285120011" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon Key</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.laposte.fr/particulier/expedition-colissimo/qu-est-ce-que-la-boite-aux-lettres-normalisee" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">French mailboxes</a></li> </ul> <p>Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at <a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-protection-bundle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">intego.com</a>. </p> 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.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

]]> 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.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

]]> New Mac Malware, and Apple's New APFS File System http://podcast.intego.com/3 b279058c-9430-4d4c-a88c-5969a320b535 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 04:00:00 -0400 Intego full Intego 25:25 no <p>Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long talk about the latest Mac malware and threats, and look at Apple's new APFS file system, and what you need to know as you upgrade to macOS High Sierra.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/wi-fi-krack-vulnerabilities-faq-for-mac-iphone-and-ipad-users/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">KRACK and the state of malware that affects Macs</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Access" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/osxproton-malware-is-back-heres-what-mac-users-need-to-know/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">OSX/Proton Malware is back</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/how-the-anti-malware-function-in-apples-snow-leopard-works/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">How the Anti-Malware Function (XProtect) in Apple’s Snow Leopard Works</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/the-ins-and-outs-of-apples-new-file-system-apfs/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Ins and Outs of Apple’s New File System, APFS</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HFS_Plus" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HFS Plus file system</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZFS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ZFS file system</a></li> <li><a href="https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/FileManagement/Conceptual/APFS_Guide/FAQ/FAQ.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple’s APFS info and FAQ</a></li> </ul> <p>Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at <a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-protection-bundle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">intego.com</a>. </p> Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long talk about the latest Mac malware and threats, and look at Apple's new APFS file system, and what you need to know as you upgrade to macOS High Sierra.

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]]> Kirk McElhearn and Josh Long talk about the latest Mac malware and threats, and look at Apple's new APFS file system, and what you need to know as you upgrade to macOS High Sierra.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

]]> Intego's 20th Anniversary, and a Look at Apple's Face ID http://podcast.intego.com/2 cf41b550-8216-46f9-9883-01679ae45879 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:00:00 -0400 Intego full Intego 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. 34:48 no <p>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.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/happy-anniversary-intego-celebrates-20-years-in-business/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Happy Anniversary! Intego Celebrates 20 Years in Business</a></li> <li><a href="https://images.apple.com/business/docs/FaceID_Security_Guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Apple’s Face ID Security white paper (PDF)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.macworld.com/article/3225406/iphone-ipad/face-id-iphone-x-faq.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Macworld: Face ID FAQ</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/us/face-id-faq,news-25910.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tom's Guide: Face ID FAQ</a></li> </ul> <p>Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at <a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-protection-bundle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">intego.com</a>. </p> 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.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

]]> 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.

Get 50% off Intego's Mac Premium Bundle X9 with the code PODCAST19. Download now and try it for free at intego.com.

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