Episode 290: Apple's First Rapid Security Response, New Mac Malware, and Insecure Google Authenticator Sync
05/04/23 • 30 min
Apple has issued the first of a new type of updates to its operating systems: Rapid Security Response. We discuss several new types of Mac malware, and we look at how Google's cloud sync for its Authenticator app is insecure.
Show Notes:
- RSA Conference
- Apple issues first Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS, iPadOS
- Google adds account sync for Authenticator, without E2EE
- What are Passkeys, and how do they work?
- AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 284
- New Atomic macOS info-stealing malware targets 50 crypto wallets
- RustBucket: Hackers are using a fake PDF viewer to infect Macs with malware — how to stay safe
- “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 1
- “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 2
- So long passwords, thanks for all the phish
- IBM plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI over time, pauses hiring certain positions
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.
Apple has issued the first of a new type of updates to its operating systems: Rapid Security Response. We discuss several new types of Mac malware, and we look at how Google's cloud sync for its Authenticator app is insecure.
Show Notes:
- RSA Conference
- Apple issues first Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS, iPadOS
- Google adds account sync for Authenticator, without E2EE
- What are Passkeys, and how do they work?
- AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 284
- New Atomic macOS info-stealing malware targets 50 crypto wallets
- RustBucket: Hackers are using a fake PDF viewer to infect Macs with malware — how to stay safe
- “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 1
- “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 2
- So long passwords, thanks for all the phish
- IBM plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI over time, pauses hiring certain positions
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 289: AI Is Everywhere, and How to Set Up an Old Mac as a Server
AI is coming to an app near you. We discuss how these features will affect work, and the potential security implications of AI tools snarfing up files in businesses. We also discuss how to set up an old - or new - Mac as a home server. It's a useful tool if you have multiple Macs.
Show Notes:
- The Three Laws of Robotics
- ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns
- Malicious Keylogger Malware “BlackMamba” Made Using ChatGPT
- AI cracks passwords this fast, how to protect yourself
- Meet PassGAN, the supposedly “terrifying” AI password cracker that’s mostly hype
- AI-Based Chat is Coming for Your Privacy: Should We Pause Development of Large Language Models?
- Google is adding AI to its work apps; Here’s what that means
- MacWhisper
- How to set up your own Mac server (with an old or new Mac)
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.
Next Episode
Episode 291: Snake Malware, Lockdown Mode, and Apple App Subscriptions
The FBI has shut down servers for Snake malware, which we wrote about back in 2017. Apple's lockdown mode has been found to prevent some serious malware attacks. And Apple is testing the water with app subscriptions for two of its pro apps on the iPad.
Show Notes:
- Snake Malware Ported from Windows to Mac (Intego 2017 article)
- U.S. and Allies Identify and Expose Russian Intelligence-Gathering “Snake” Malware
- Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware
- Apple’s high security mode blocked NSO spyware, researchers say
- QuaDream spyware hacked iPhone victims with rogue calendar invites
- Apple's Safari Again Overtakes Microsoft Edge as Second Most Popular Desktop Browser
- Selling an older iPhone SE for $199 in emerging markets would be a smart move
- Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad
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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