We discuss several stories about Apple's Find My app: when it goes terribly wrong, how stalkers are using it, and how you can now ping an AirTag from your Mac. We also warn about prolific new email scams, discuss Apple's new karaoke feature, and mor…
Lees meerThere's more news about Twitter, as Elon Musk has called out the "secret" Apple tax of 30% that large developers pay, that wasn't so secret. We also look at the various types of drives that you can use to back up your Mac: hard drives, SSDs, and NAS…
Lees meerIn this week's security news, a stalker used AirPods to track a woman, since they don't sent alerts like AirTags; Australia is hacking hackers in a sort of precrime operation; and we give a few tips for the annual Black Friday shopathon. The post Ai…
Lees meerThe situation at Twitter is changing daily, and we have some security tips for staying safe with Twitter’s new verification system. We look at some changes that Apple is making to AirDrop in China, which would be good for everyone. And we discuss th…
Lees meerThe social network Mastodon has suddenly seen a massive spike in popularity. Here is everything you need to know to stay safe, secure, and private on Mastodon. The post Mastodon Safety: How To Protect Against Security and Privacy Risks appeared firs…
Lees meerApple's new Lockdown Mode provides extreme security and privacy on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We discuss how it works, and what the downsides are of using this feature. We also talk about how TikTok's new privacy policy states that staff can access …
Lees meerIf you've got an old Mac, you might be able to repurpose it to make it useful. The post What to Do with an Old Mac appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerWe discuss this week's Apple security updates, explain why some apps have issues with full disk access in macOS Ventura, and we discuss the dangers of verified accounts on social networks, such as Twitter. We also take a close look at one of the big…
Lees meerWe take a look at some of the new features in macOS Ventura, and we also discuss the more than 100 vulnerabilities patched in this week's operating system updates. And we discuss Apple's surprising foray into ads for gambling apps in the iOS / iPadO…
Lees meerContinuity Camera lets you use your iPhone as a webcam with your Mac. The post How to Use Your iPhone as a Webcam with Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerCheck out what's new in macOS Ventura: Stage Manager, new features in Mail and Messages, new security and privacy features, and more. The post What’s New in macOS Ventura appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerLearn about the many useful new features in Apple's Mail and Messages. The post New Features in Mail and Messages in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16 appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThe System Settings app replaces System Preferences in macOS Ventura, and features a totally new look. The post Get to Know the System Settings App on macOS Ventura appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerA new malware attack framework, Alchimist, can be used to infect and remotely control macOS, Linux, and Windows computers. It is likely to have been used in the wild. The post Malware Attack Framework “Alchimist” Designed to Exploit Macs appeared fi…
Lees meerApple announced new iPads this week, and now the iPad line is confusing. We look at what this means for people who want to buy a new iPad. We also discuss the new Apple TV, and its Thread support, DuckDuckGo's new "secure" browser, and we have an up…
Lees meerThis month, Intego celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary. Founded in 1997, Intego’s primary focus has always been protecting Mac users from the dangers of the Internet. Five years ago, for our twentieth anniversary in 2017, we wrote an extensive b…
Lees meerApple's new crash detection feature in iPhones is creating false positives on roller coasters. Researchers have found a way to use thermal tracking to figure out the password you've just typed. And are AirTags safe on airlines? Lufthansa isn't quite…
Lees meerRumors started circulating last weekend that the German airline Lufthansa might be banning Apple AirTag tracking devices. But are any airlines actually prohibiting AirTags? Here are the straight facts and the full story. The post Are airlines bannin…
Lees meerThe European Union is mandating a common charging port on portable electronic devices. Is forcing manufacturers to use USB-C a good thing, or are there downsides? The post The EU Mandates USB-C Ports – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 260 appeared first o…
Lees meerWhen domain names expire, anyone can take them over, and not only confuse people used to a company name, but also access any emails sent to that domain. The post The Dangers of Expired Domains and Old Email Addresses – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 25…
Lees meerJosh and Kirk each got a new iPhone 14 Pro, and discuss the new features in the phone. They also look at some bugs in iOS 16, and new malware that may affect the Mac. The post Apple’s New iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 – Intego Mac Podcast Episo…
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