Episode 317: Apple, Hackers, Google, and Grok

Apple has updated many of its operating systems, but there don't seem to be any security fixes. Can we be sure? We also discuss BlueNoroff hackers, Google deleting unused accounts, and new AI tools, including Grok, and how there are already scam apps pretending to offer access to it.

Show Notes:

• Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1.1, iOS 17.1.1, and more—but no security updates


• BlueNoroff hackers backdoor Macs with new ObjCShellz malware


• There is no Apple Silicon iMac 27-inch coming


• The iMac has become a computer in search of a purpose


• M3 vs M3 Pro vs M3 Max: specs, features compared


• Inactive Google Account Policy


• WhatsApp Now Lets You Hide Your IP Address During Calls


• Developer shows progress on QEMU-based iPhone OS emulator, now running version 2.1


• Apple and Google host fake xAI Grok chat-bot apps in their App Stores


• OpenAI announces updates to ChatGPT, including GPT-4 Turbo


• Brave’s “Leo” is a new ‘anonymous and secure’ AI chatbot


• Samsung’s Galaxy S24 will likely include on-device generative AI called Samsung Gauss


• Google introduces real-time scanning on Android devices to fight malicious apps

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