Both Apple and Microsoft have patched a lot of security vulnerabilities in updates to their operating systems. A new scam uses AI to put the squeeze on victims. Info from a years-old AT&T data breach has been made public and data from 10s of millions of users has been exposed. And Apple has said that the RCS messaging protocol is coming to its operating systems later this year. Just how many messaging protocols is too many? The post Patches, Data Breaches, and Too Many Messaging Protocols – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 339 appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

A serious flaw in Apple’s M1, M2, and M3 chips could enable attackers to break the security of Macs (and perhaps iPads and Apple Vision Pro). Here is everything you need to know about how GoFetch might affect you. The post “Unpatchable” flaw in Apple M1/M2/M3 chips: GoFetch is the new Spectre appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

In the first few months of 2024, we have observed a constant stream of Mac malware and iPhone PUAs. Let’s take a look at the top ten threats from January through March 2024. The post The Top 10 Mac and iPhone Malware of 2024’s First Quarter appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

Google is in the doghouse for falsely claiming it couldn’t delete billions of data records it collected via Chrome’s Incognito mode. Learn more about the recent lawsuit, and how to browse more privately. The post Google forced to delete Chrome Incognito mode’s private browsing data appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

Apple calls old devices "obsolete" and "vintage;” what exactly do these terms mean? Alternative iPhone app stores will soon be available in Europe and new details suggest that some extra effort will be required from users. And all of Apple's M-series processors all have a newly discovered vulnerability that can't be patched without some compromises on speed. The post Vintage, Obsolete, and a Few Anniversaries – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 338 appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

AT&T warns of a past data breach that has just been exposed much more publicly. Here is everything you need to know about what sensitive personal data was leaked, and how to protect yourself. The post AT&T data breach exposes 70 million records; here’s how to protect yourself appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

New MacOS updates with fixes arrived this week: we’ve got some details. Rumors of an Apple Ring compelled us to look into the market-leading Oura ring. A security setting for Apple's Journal app has generated some confusion: we’ll try to straighten things out. And the dates for Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference have been announced. We'll have some guesses of what might be coming. The post WWDC, DOJ, and Smart Rings appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

You can use an Apple Watch or an Oura Ring to track activity and sleep. Which one is better for each task? Is it worth using both together? The post Apple Watch vs. Oura Ring: Which is better for tracking activity and sleep? appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

Apple approved a movie and TV show piracy app in the App Store, then let it reach #2 in Entertainment and #18 in Top Free in the U.S. before finally taking it down. Exactly how safe is the App Store if this indicates the lack of quality of Apple’s review process? The post Apple let a movie piracy app reach #2 in Entertainment in the U.S. App Store appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more

If you have old photos or documents important to your family history, you can scan and digitize them. This will both preserve them and make them easier to access. Here are key DIY tips for how to do so effectively. The post How to digitize your old family photos and paper documents appeared first on The Mac Security Blog ..read more