Intego Mac Podcast

• Episode 381: Latest Apple OS Updates and Changes to Apple Intelligence

  Apple operating system updates bring a bevy of patches and some changes to Apple Intelligence. Should you worry about vulnerabilities discovered in Apple's M-series chips. Apple's Next Generation CarPlay is late. And the latest adoption rates for current Apple operating systems tell us who is using which devices and for how long. Show Notes: CVE-2025-24166 How to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac Apple chips can be hacked to leak secrets from Gmail, iCloud, and more Apple reveals iOS 18 usage data for the first time Apple Removes '2024' Timeframe From Next-Generation CarPlay Page Time to Delete? The Most Invasive Apps List Includes Some of Your Favorites 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 380: PFAS, AI, FBI, and TikTok

  A warning about dangerous materials being used in Apple watch bands, the FBI has been able to quietly remove malware from computers remotely, and it's not the first time we try to make sense of the TikTok situation in the United States, and the latest Apple updates for beta testers contain more Apple intelligence features, but how many users will opt out. Show Notes: iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable iOS 18.3 Temporarily Removes Notification Summaries for News Smartwatch bands can contain ‘major’ levels of toxic PFAS, study finds FBI hacked thousands of computers to make malware uninstall itself Fake Homebrew Google ads target Mac users with malware Intego discovers new “Cuckoo” Mac malware mimicking Homebrew About availability of TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. apps in the United States Is TikTok safe, or not? Why U.S., EU, and App Store bans could be imminent How to turn off Copilot in Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscriptions Samsung is rolling out a smartphone subscription next month 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 379: Apple Anniversaries, and Possible New Apple Products for 2025

  We discuss January anniversaries for some of our favorite Apple gear, and then a look at what new devices Apple may be planning to introduce during the year. Show Notes: Twenty years of the Mac mini, the little Mac that could Apple Focusing on These Eight New Low-Cost Devices in 2025 No, Siri's "Learn from this app" Setting Is Not Sending Data From Your Apps to Third Parties Apple’s weird iPhone alarm problems are still happening macOS flaw that allowed attackers to bypass core system protections is now fixed Sony BMG copy protection rootkit scandal “Banshee Stealer” Mac malware resurfaced in new campaigns French TV show pulled after ridicule of woman who fell for AI Brad Pitt How to Delete Your Social Media Accounts: Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and More Should you think twice about RedNote as a TikTok alternative? Microsoft January 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 8 zero-days, 159 flaws 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 378: Mac Malware in 2024, and Should We Trust Cyber Trust?

  The US Federal Communications Commission has introduced a Cyber Trust Mark intended to educate consumers on the security of smart devices. We discuss how it's supposed to work. And we take a look back at the top malware stories from 2024. Show Notes: White House Launches “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”, Providing American Consumers an Easy Label to See if Connected Devices are Cybersecure U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Apple will pay $95 million to people who were spied on by Siri Cryptocurrency wallet drainers stole $494 million in 2024 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 377: Apple in 2024: AI, EU, and USB-C

  A major data breach of U.S. telecoms took place, and very few of them have yet to admit it happened. Age ratings on Apple App Store apps are misapplied for hundreds of apps that are age inappropriate. What's Apple doing about it? iMessage Notification scams are proliferating, and we have another example. And Apple released a lot of hardware this year, and in a way, AI helps us understand why. Show Notes: Apple TV+ free weekend The USB-C charging mandate arrives in the EU — here’s what that means You can love or hate AI, but it’s killed crappy 8GB versions of pricey PCs and Macs Cybersecurity firm's Chrome extension hijacked to steal users' data App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids More telcos confirm Salt Typhoon breaches as White House weighs in Scammers are committing hospice fraud Apple Launched These 25+ Products This Year How to Use Image Playground and Genmoji on iPhone, iPad, and 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.

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