Episode 290: Apple's First Rapid Security Response, New Mac Malware, and Insecure Google Authenticator Sync

Apple has issued the first of a new type of updates to its operating systems: Rapid Security Response. We discuss several new types of Mac malware, and we look at how Google's cloud sync for its Authenticator app is insecure.

Show Notes:

• RSA Conference


• Apple issues first Rapid Security Response for macOS, iOS, iPadOS


• Google adds account sync for Authenticator, without E2EE


• What are Passkeys, and how do they work?


• AI Malware, Copilot, & Passkeys – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 284


• New Atomic macOS info-stealing malware targets 50 crypto wallets


• RustBucket: Hackers are using a fake PDF viewer to infect Macs with malware — how to stay safe


• “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 1


• “The Dark Side of the Mac App Store” Part 2


• So long passwords, thanks for all the phish


• IBM plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI over time, pauses hiring certain positions

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