Episode 213: Is Apple Planning to Lock Down the Mac?
Intego Mac Podcast
English - November 11, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTechnology News Tech News apple mac internet security intego Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Mac to only allow apps to be installed from the Mac App Store. (Math correction: at one point I said $200 million; the correct number is $2 billion.)
Show Notes:
Highlights of Recent Mac Malware
Meta [Facebook] will continue to use of facial recognition technology after all
Meta will continue to use facial recognition technology, actually
moe.: Meat
Apple Business Essentials
Apple's Craig Federighi Says Sideloading on iPhone Would Open the Floodgates to Malware
Apple CEO Tim Cook: “If you want to sideload, you can buy an Android phone.”
GIMP
Audio Hijack
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.
There is still new malware pretending to be Flash Player updates, even though Flash is dead; Facebook said they were ditching their facial recognition program, but has done an about face; and we discuss whether Apple is on a path to lock down the Mac to only allow apps to be installed from the Mac App Store. (Math correction: at one point I said $200 million; the correct number is $2 billion.)
Show Notes:
Highlights of Recent Mac Malware
Meta [Facebook] will continue to use of facial recognition technology after all
Meta will continue to use facial recognition technology, actually
moe.: Meat
Apple Business Essentials
Apple's Craig Federighi Says Sideloading on iPhone Would Open the Floodgates to Malware
Apple CEO Tim Cook: “If you want to sideload, you can buy an Android phone.”
GIMP
Audio Hijack
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.