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What is SMS? How It works, why it's insecure… and why we still need it - The Mac Security Blog
SMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor authentication? Here are the key things to know about SMS, MMS, and more modern texting standards.
NightOwl, Downfall, and LinkedIn Hacks – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 305 - The Mac Security Blog
A banal Mac app to granularly adjust Light Mode and Dark Mode was bought out by a shady company, and enlists Macs in a botnet. A new Intel CPU vulnerability may affect older Macs. And a lot of LinkedIn accounts have been hacked; we offer some suggestions on how to protect your account.
Chrome Security, 95% Accurate Acoustic Attacks, and QR Code Parking Scams – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 304 - The Mac Security Blog
Chrome will move to weekly security patches, and Google is encrypting RCS chats by default. A $5 billion lawsuit against Google highlights misunderstandings about private browsing, or incognito mode. Meanwhile, Amazon sells expired Chromebooks, and a new acoustic attack is 95% accurate at stealing your keystrokes.
Did the NightOwl app really join Macs to a botnet army? - The Mac Security Blog
A blogger recently claimed that NightOwl, a popular app, enlists Macs in a botnet. Apple seemed to agree that something was off, revoking the NightOwl code-signing certificate. But is the app really malware? Here is the full story.
WWDC, RomCom, PyPI, Hot Pixels, and More – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 294 - The Mac Security Blog
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conferences launches on Monday, and we discuss what to expect. We also talk about RomCom malware, PyPi 2Fa, Hot Pixels - which may not be so hot - and other malware and vulnerabilities.
Patch now: 3rd Chrome zero-day of 2023 affects Edge, Brave, more - The Mac Security Blog
Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers require an urgent security update to address a zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited in the wild. Here is everything you need to know to stay protected.
WWDC: New Macs, macOS Sonoma, iOS / iPadOS 17, and Vision Pro – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 295 - The Mac Security Blog
We look at what Apple presented at this year's worldwide developers conference. We discussed the key features in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and we talk a bit about Apple's new Vision Pro AR/VR headset. We also discuss some recent Chrome vulnerabilities.
When Does Your iPhone Become Unsafe to Use? – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 293 - The Mac Security Blog
A new hacking tool, BrutePrint, can unlock lots of smartphones, but not iPhones. Router infections can be hard to remove, and we wonder why Apple got out of the wi-fi business. And we take a close look at whether it's safe to use an iPhone, if it can no longer run the latest version of iOS.
New Top-Level Domains, .Zip and .Mov; Geacon Malware; and Goggle to Delete Dormant Accounts - The Mac Security Blog
New top-level domains use common file extensions, and this could lead to confusion, and dangerous downloads. Apple announces a new personal voice modeling feature. And Google warns dormant users: log in, or get shut out.
Snake Malware, Lockdown Mode, and Apple App Subscriptions - The Mac Security Blog
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.
Apple's First Rapid Security Response, New Mac Malware, and Insecure Google Authenticator Sync - The Mac Security Blog
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.
Apple issues first Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS, iPadOS - The Mac Security Blog
Apple released its first-ever Rapid Security Response updates for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. These updates may fix vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in the wild, but so far Apple is being vague about it.
AI Is Everywhere, and How to Set Up an Old Mac as a Server – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 289 - The Mac Security Blog
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.
If Apple allows sideloading in iOS 17, how will iPhone security be affected? - The Mac Security Blog
The EU may require Apple to allow app sideloading in iOS 17 by March 2024. What are the security and privacy implications of third-party app stores and unvetted apps? Let us examine the pros and cons, and what we can expect to happen.
Sideloading on iOS, Lockbit Ransomware on Mac, and Zero-Day Chrome Vulnerabilities – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 288 - The Mac Security Blog
Lockbit ransomware is starting to target Macs, two zero-day Chrome vulnerabilities require urgent updates, and sideloading - installing apps not from Apple's App Store - is coming to iOS soon; at least in the EU.
Urgent: 2nd Chrome zero-day vulnerability patched in 5 days - The Mac Security Blog
For the second time in five days Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers require an urgent security update to address a zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited in the wild. Here is everything you need to know to stay protected.
Urgent Update: Chrome, Edge, Brave browsers patch zero-day vulnerability - The Mac Security Blog
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Brave browsers require an urgent security update to address a zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited in the wild. Here is everything you need to know to stay protected.
Juice Jacking, Best Buy Phishing, and Garage Doors Redux - The Mac Security Blog
The FBI warns people not to use public charging stations; we warned about this five years ago. An interesting phishing attack leverages QuickBooks accounting software to send fake invoices to people. And what does a company do if its smart garage doors are hacked? Disable them.