Intego Mac Podcast

Jan 30 2025 381 ep. 30 mins 32
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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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Episode 381: Latest Apple OS Updates and Changes to Apple Intelligence

Jan 30 2025 29 mins  
Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long. Show Notes: CVE-2025-24166 How to tur

Episode 380: PFAS, AI, FBI, and TikTok

Jan 23 2025 29 mins  
A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out. Show Notes: iOS 1

Episode 379: Apple Anniversaries, and Possible New Apple Products for 2025

Jan 16 2025 28 mins  
We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year. Show Notes: Twenty years of the Mac mini, the little Mac that could Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025 No, Siri's "Learn from this app" Setting Is Not Sending Data From Your Apps to Third Partie

Episode 378: Mac Malware in 2024, and Should We Trust Cyber Trust?

Jan 09 2025 28 mins  
The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024. Show Notes: White House Launches “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”, Providing American Consumers an Easy Label to See if Connected Devices are

Episode 377: Apple in 2024: AI, EU, and USB-C

Jan 02 2025 30 mins  
A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us

Episode 376: Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review

Dec 25 2024 28 mins  
This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024. Show Notes: Apple Security and Privacy in 2024: The Year in Review 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 375: TikTok, TP-Link, and Apple AI

Dec 19 2024 27 mins  
TikTok is facing serious scrutiny for abetting misinformation campaigns, not just in the US but elsewhere in the world. Are people disinterested in AI? The early verdict on Apple's new AI features might be summed up as "meh". Apple Notification Summaries, which utilize Apple Intelligence, has recently been accused of serious message mangling. And TP-Link routers may b

Episode 374: Apple Intelligence Is Finally Here

Dec 12 2024 29 mins  
New phishing scams use familiar internet services to con potential victims. We have some examples. And we have an overview of Apple's highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features debuting in its latest operating system updates. Show Notes: Beware of fake package delivery texts and e-mails! Here’s what to look for Mac malware masquerades as meeting apps: Realst Steale

Episode 373: Tim Cook on Retirement, the FBI on Encryption, and ChatGPT on Forbidden Names

Dec 05 2024 29 mins  
Tim Cook gives a rare interview and discusses his future at Apple. Why is the FBI now encouraging the use of encryption in messaging apps? We didn't think they were fans. The Telegram messaging app aims to crack down on the kind of criminal activities Telegram has been known to abet. And ChatGPT bumps up against another ethical and security problem with its so-called Stop Lists

Episode 372: Hacking, Tracking, and Phishing

Nov 28 2024 28 mins  
The Bluesky social media platform's burst in popularity has begun to attract the scammers. The US Department of Justice wants Google to sell its Chrome browser. You'll be amazed by the number of fraud apps researchers are finding every day on your favorite app stores. And we've got a few very last minute tips for shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Show Notes: