AI has reached an inflection point; we discuss ChatGPT and other AI tools and their potential security and privacy risks. We also have an ears-on report about the new HomePod; it sounds better than expected. The post ChatGPT & AI Risks – Intego Mac…
Lees meerThe new HomePod sounds better than the original, but still lacks in some areas. Its smart home features get a boost. The post The New HomePod Brings a New Sound and More Home Smarts appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerThis week's threats involve credential stuffing and pig butchering, and we examine whether you should use security keys to protect your Apple ID account, and why the new Mac mini is a maxi computer. The post Credential Stuffing, Pig Butchering, Sec…
Lees meerApple's new M2 Mac mini offers a wide range of configuration options. The post Apple’s 2023 Mac mini is a Mini Mac Studio appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerYou can now protect your Apple ID account with a security key, a hardware device that acts as a second factor for two-factor authentication. But should you? The post How to protect your Apple ID account with Security Keys on iPhone, iPad, or Mac app…
Lees meerApple has updated all its operating systems again, and even issued a security update for iOS 12. We discuss new features in the HomePod software, and we look back at the notable Mac malware of 2022. The post The Year in Mac Malware 2022 – Intego Mac…
Lees meerApple has introduced the latest versions of its M2 chips, and updated three Mac models. They also surprised everyone with a new, full-sized HomePod. We also look at brand-based phishing, Google's AirTag clones, and a trifecta of stories about instan…
Lees meerApple's new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips power new Mac mini and MacBook Pro models. The post Apple Announces M2 Pro & M2 Max Chips, New MacBook Pros, New Mac mini, and New HomePod appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerLastPass suffered a massive data breach in August, and new details have gradually come to light. Is it time to switch password managers? (Spoiler: Yes, it is.) The post LastPass password manager suffers massive data breach appeared first on The Mac …
Lees meerWe discuss the 20th anniversary of Apple's Safari web browser, look at more false positives on roller coasters and ski slopes with Apple's crash detection, then finish looking at our Apple security and privacy roundup for 2022. The post Safari at 20…
Lees meerApple's new Crash Detection feature is triggering when people are enjoying sports, roller coasters, or other activities with high G-forces. Should you disable it? And if so, how can one do it? The post Is Apple’s Crash Detection causing too many fal…
Lees meer20 years ago, Steve Jobs introduced the "turbo browser for Mac OS X." The post Apple’s Safari Web Browser is 20 Years Old appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerPassword manager LastPass had a data breach, and users' vaults are at risk; TikTok spied on US journalists; and two new phishing attempts showing how complex techniques are used to try to fool people. And we begin our look at the year in Apple secur…
Lees meerThere was no shortage of Apple security and privacy news in 2022. Let us take a trip down memory lane and rediscover some pivotal moments in the privacy and security of the Mac and other products in the Apple ecosystem. The post Apple Security and P…
Lees meerThere are many easy ways to ensure that your computing devices are secure. Here are ten easy tips to secure your Apple devices. The post 10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Security and Privacy on Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad appeared first on The Mac…
Lees meerThis morning, Apple disclosed additional vulnerabilities that had been patched in several past security updates. On Monday, Microsoft disclosed details about a Gatekeeper bypass it discovered in July that Apple patched for Ventura in October and for…
Lees meerCommercial stalkerware can record everything on a victim's iPhone; yet another Gatekeeper bypass shows that even Lockdown Mode isn't impermeable; and Apple hasn't transitioned all its Macs to its own processors: the Mac Pro still hasn't made the cha…
Lees meerApple's new Freeform app is an infinite whiteboard designed for brainstorming and collaboration on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The post Apple Freeform Lets You Brainstorm and Collaborate on Mac, iPad, and iPhone appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerApple has released a slew of updates and new features for most of its operating systems. We'll take a look at some of the highlights including Apple's Advanced Data Protection. The post Apple’s Advanced Data Protection – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 2…
Lees meerThis week, Apple released updates for all of its operating systems. A vulnerability that was actively exploited on iOS has been patched for some, but apparently not all, OSes. The post Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, and more; fixes zer…
Lees meerApple's new Advanced Data Protection, and other features, will provide hardened security and end-to-end encryption for iCloud. The post Apple’s Advanced Data Protection and Other Features Harden Security appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
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