Google removes FTP from Chrome; a journalist looks at a state website's source code and the governor brands him a "hacker"; Facebook is in trouble, and plans to change its name, sort of; and we look at Apple's new MacBook Pros, that really are for pros. Show Notes: Governor wants to prosecute journalist who clicked View Source Hacker definitions Google finally removed FTP from Chrome 95 browser Facebook is planning to rebrand the company with new name Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg added to D.C. privacy lawsuit Apple Watch Series 7 Review: A Larger Display, but No Essential Changes Juli Clover's Apple Watch photo Apple Goes Pro in Second Homegrown Silicon Salvo Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

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Episode 210: Apple’s New MacBook Pros, Really for Pros

Apple has released a security update for an actively exploited vulnerability, but only for iOS 15, not iOS 14? What are they doing? We also discuss how Apple sometimes offers security updates for older versions of macOS, but not always. Show Notes: How to Use Focus to Limit Notifications in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey iOS 15.0.2 fixes new “actively exploited” vulnerability Tweet by Denis Tokarev Researcher discloses several zero-day iOS, iPadOS vulnerabilities NSO Pegasus spyware can no longer target UK phone numbers Josh’s Objective by the Sea talk: n-1 and n-2: Should we really trust in you? An examination of macOS security updates Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 209: What the heck is Apple doing??

Facebook's downtime shows how risky it is to use social media services to log into other services. An interesting proof of concept can steal money from Visa cards on iPhones. And we discuss the new iPad mini 6, and the Apple Watch Series 7 that goes on sale Friday. Show Notes: Apple Watch Series 7 Squircle Understanding How Facebook Disappeared from the Internet OpenID Company That Routes Billions of Text Messages Quietly Says It Was Hacked App Store Report a Problem link is back to help fight scams, with two significant improvements Lost Apple AirTag Can Lead Finder to Malicious Website Researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hack Use Express Transit with Apple Pay Review: iPad mini 2021 – in spite of the increased price, it’s still a great device Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 208: iPad mini 6, Facebook's Time-Out, and a Contactless iPhone Rip-Off

Apple issues a security update for iOS 12, zero-day vulnerabilities target iOS and iPadOS, and we look at the iPhone 13 Pro. Show Notes: iOS 12 is still getting security updates for in-the-wild issues Pegasus spyware found on 5 French cabinet members’ phones Remotely exploitable "inetloc" zero-day vulnerability hits the Mac Researcher discloses several zero-day iOS, iPadOS vulnerabilities Commission proposes a common charger for electronic devices Full EU text for chargers iPhone 13 Pro Review: The Camera’s the Star, but the Battery Life Is the Best New Feature Wireless Charging Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 207: iOS 12 Security Updates, Zero-Day iOS Vulnerabilities, and the iPhone 13

There's new Mac malware hiding in a terminal emulator app, an interesting Finder vulnerability, and Apple launches iCloud+. We also wonder why Apple isn't prompting iOS users to upgrade to iOS 15 Show Notes: Made in China: OSX.ZuRu Remotely exploitable "inetloc" zero-day vulnerability hits the Mac Why doesn’t Apple want people to upgrade to iOS 15? Netgear fixes dangerous code execution bug in multiple routers How to Use iCloud+, with Additional Security and Privacy Features, and More iOS 15 Adoption Lower Than iOS 14 Over First Two Days, Says Mixpanel Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 206: Why Doesn't Apple Want People to Upgrade to iOS 15?

Apple has patched two in-the-wild vulnerabilities, and you should update your devices right away. We look at the dangers of "corrupt my file" websites. And we discuss Apple's new product announcements. Show Notes: Apple patches two in-the-wild vulnerabilities for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS Pegasus Spyware Hacks iPhones of Prominent Individuals Are “corrupt my file” sites safe? Here’s why to avoid corrupt-a-file services Meet Meris, the new 250,000-strong DDoS botnet terrorizing the internet Apple Introduces the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and New iPads Hands On with Apple’s New M1 iMac and M1 iPad Pro (Center Stage video) Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 205: Apple’s Consistent Iteration

Apple pauses their new CSAM image scanning rollout, WhatsApp gets slapped with a big GDPR fine in Ireland, and Germany is mandating seven years of updates for all mobile phones. We also discuss new Mac malware, and Intego's 100% virus detection rating. Show Notes: Apple Event, September 14 Michael K. Williams OSX/Adload: Mac Malware Apple Missed for Many Months Intego Earns 100% Detection in AV-Comparatives 2021 Independent Testing Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Facebook confirms ProPublica report based on a misunderstanding (Original title: WhatsApp Messages are Not End-to-End Encrypted) Ireland watchdog fines WhatsApp record sum for flouting EU data rules ProtonMail logged IP address of French activist after order by Swiss authorities Three Free Secure Email Providers That Protect Your Data and Privacy Intego Privacy Protection Germany wants phone makers to offer 7 years of security updates Samsung Takes Galaxy Security to the Next Level by Extending Updates Android One Samsung security updates: “minimum of four” years Google Chrome OS Device Auto Update Policy Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 204: CSAM, GDPR, and Android Updates

A new zero-click exploit targets the iPhone, Russia fines internet companies for not storing user data in the country, and you'll soon be able to put a driver's license in Apple Wallet, but should you? Show Notes: Bahraini activists targeted with new iOS zero-click exploit WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter fined for not storing user data inside Russia Firefox follows Chrome and prepares to block insecure downloads Tom Cruise surprises starstruck British family by landing helicopter in garden Hundreds of thousands of Realtek-based devices under attack from IoT botnet Apple and Google must allow developers to use other in-app payment systems, per new South Korean law A Parent’s Guide to In-App Purchases on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Daring Fireball on the South Korean in-app payment law Apple adds driver's licenses, state IDs to Apple Wallet Tweet from Nilay Patel This phishing attack is using a sneaky trick to steal your passwords, warns Microsoft Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 203: Zero Click, Russian Fines, and Apple Wallet

Josh and Kirk look at some new iCloud features, and talk about how they've changed their security and privacy practices over the 200+ episodes of the Intego Mac Podcast. Show Notes: Apple already scans iCloud Mail for CSAM, but not iCloud Photos iCloud+ custom email domains now available in beta California man admits to stealing nude photos from iCloud Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 202: How We've Changed Our Approach to Security and Privacy

Apple has announced Expanded Protections for Children, designed to help limit the spread of child sexual abuse material. However, these features scan photos on iPhones and iPads, and many privacy advocates are concerned by their potential for misuse. Show Notes: Apple Announces Expanded Protections for Children Expanded Protections for Children: Frequently Asked Questions Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 201: Apple's New Child Protection Features

For the 200th episode of the Intego Mac Podcast, we welcome independent security researcher Patrick Wardle, who shares tales of finding bugs and vulnerabilities on the iPhone and Mac. Show Notes: Objective-See Objective by the Sea Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 200: Tales from the Hackin’ Shack with Patrick Wardle

The Apple watch has been updated to cover a recent security vulnerability that has been patched on other Apple operating systems. Zoom pays users for lying, Apple brings back the Store tab on its website, and we look at how the forthcoming iCloud Private Relay works. Show Notes: Zoom to pay $85M for lying about encryption and sending data to Facebook and Google Apple reverts back to having a Store tab (it’s about time) With help from Google, impersonated Brave.com website pushes malware Lookalike domains are spreading malware; here's how to stay safe How to Use iCloud Private Relay What3Words Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 199: Understanding iCloud Private Relay

A new Apple update is released for a zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, we discuss how vulnerability brokers buy and sell computer bugs, and we look at three free secure email services. Show Notes: Speculation that yesterday’s iOS security fix was for NSO exploit Twitter Account Security report Three Free Secure Email Hosts That Protect Your Data Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Buying and Selling Computer Vulnerabilities

Apple has released security updates for all its operating systems. We discuss the new disclosures about Pegasus spyware, and Apple's response. And we look at what will happen when mobile phone carriers shut down their 3G networks; you may have 3G devices that you don't think about. And Josh has a new laptop; finally. (When we recorded the podcast, only some had been released, but shortly after the recording, Apple released the remaining updates.) Show Notes: Apple releases iOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6, macOS 11.5, and more Latest iOS 14.7 Beta Patches Bug That Disables iPhone's Ability to Connect to Wi-Fi Pegasus Project - The Guardian Why Apple’s walled garden is no match for Pegasus spyware Twitter thread about OS updates - Reed Albergotti 3G Networks Are Shutting Down; What Will Happen to Your Older Devices? What is 5G, how does it work, and how fast is it really? Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 197: Prepare for the End of 3G Networks

Apple is fixing a bug that could disable network access on devices connecting to wi-fi networks containing weird characters, and Ring rolls out end-to-end encryption for doorbells. We take a close look at how to shoot screenshots on the Mac, and we discuss the new Shortcuts coming to macOS Monterey Show Notes: Latest iOS 14.7 Beta Patches Bug That Disables iPhone's Ability to Connect to Wi-Fi Ring Launches Video End-to-End Encryption Ring: End-to-End Encryption MagSafe power adaptors The Complete Guide to Taking Screenshots and Screen Recordings on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Shortcuts Are Coming to macOS – What Does This Mean, and How Secure Are They? Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 is the ultimate protection and utility suite for your Mac. Download a free trial now at intego.com, and use this link for a special discount when you're ready to buy.

Episode 196: Screenshots and Shortcuts

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