You can use Apple's AirTags to track your keys, your purse, or your luggage, but there are plenty of other things you can track with them. The post 23 Things You Can Track with Apple’s New AirTags appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerMore bad news about Facebook, more browsers just saying no to FLoC, and we look at Apple's Spring Loaded product announcements. The post The Acme of Thinness – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 184 appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerHere's everything that Apple announced at its spring event: new iMac, iPad Pro, AirTags, Apple TV, and even a purple iPhone. The post Apple Announces New iMacs, iPads, AirTags, and More appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerScammers have a new technique for delivering malware: using online contact forms. A couple of browsers are nixing Google's FLoC ad tracking technology. The FBI has been playing white hat hacker. And e talk about Facebook, and especially the "off-Fac…
Lees meerFacebook leaks 500 million user records, Google is testing a new replacement for cookies to track users, and we explain how to check if that used iPhone you want to buy is stolen. The post Facebook, Google, and Stolen iPhones – Intego Mac Podcast E…
Lees meerWe talk about new malware targeting iOS developers, fleeceware in the App Store, 5G vulnerabilities that can leak your location, and discuss private browsing windows, with a Safari tip that is useful for anyone who uses this feature. And we have no …
Lees meerGoogle is sued for its incognito browsing mode. iOS security updates may be delivered more frequently. We look at how easy it is to take over someone's SMS messages. And we discuss the demise of the original HomePod. The post Google, iOS Security Up…
Lees meerWith the original HomePod discontinued, and only the HomePod mini remaining, has Apple given up on quality home audio? The post Opinion: Apple Discontinues the HomePod; Is That the End for Apple and Home Audio? appeared first on The Mac Security Blo…
Lees meerCould Apple's Rosetta emulation environment not be available in every country? We examine claims that it will be deleted in certain regions. Chrome changes the way it works to try HTTPS by default. And we discuss cookies: how Google will stop using …
Lees meerLearn how to manage and optimize the batteries on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The post Everything You Need to Know About Batteries in Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerCould Apple’s Rosetta emulation environment not be available in every country? We examine claims that it will be deleted in certain regions. Chrome changes the way it works to try HTTPS by default. And we discuss cookies: how Google will stop using …
Lees meerSilver Sparrow malware has been found targeting Macs, including Apple's new M1 models, but we don't know what the malware is trying to do. Apple has started going after App Store subscription scams, patches an iCloud website vulnerability, will make…
Lees meerContent caching lets you use one Mac to store copies of installers, updaters, apps, and more that you download from Apple's servers. The post How to Use Content Caching on macOS to Save Bandwidth appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerA new Amazon phishing scam doesn't include links to click, but rather a telephone number to call: beware! Malvertizing takes advantage of a zero-day WebKit vulnerability to display deceptive ads, and serve malware. And Apple has set up a website for…
Lees meerThere were a number of important security updates to key software this week: macOS, Chrome, Edge, and even Plex. We discuss how upgrading a Mac to Big Sur without enough space can cause data loss, we look at scam apps on the iOS app store, and we ta…
Lees meerSafari extensions can be a great way to make your web browser do more. The post How to Use Safari Extensions to Enhance Your Browser appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple is testing a new feature allowing users with Face ID iPhones to unlock them with their Apple Watch, if they're wearing masks. There's a vulnerability with the sudo command in various Unix distributions, including macOS. And we discuss how Appl…
Lees meerApple's Mac mini has gone a long way from being an inexpensive Mac for switchers to one of Apple's fastest computers. The post Apple’s Mac mini: The Long Story of a Small Computer appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple updated most of its operating systems, and these updates are important because they patch vulnerabilities that are exploited in the wild. We talk about some web browsers and Flash, and we discuss ergonomics and how you can make your workstatio…
Lees meerDNS is in the news, following a warning from the NSA and new malware. We discuss how common it is for law enforcement to crack smartphones, and how this should prompt you to choose a more secure passcode for your device. We look another bitcoin owne…
Lees meeriTunes is 20 years old. Even if, on the Mac, that name has been eclipsed, the iTunes brand still exists, and iTunes is one of the reasons that Apple is such a strong services company. We also look at some new AppleScript malware, how some millionair…
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