Episode 286: Supply Chain Attacks, Garage Doors, and Exploding USB Drives

We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded.
Show Notes:

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5, 2023
Gordon E. Moore, Intel co-founder (and of “Moore’s Law” fame) dies at age 94
How to securely dispose of old hard drives and SSDs
SmoothOperator: 3CX VoIP app spreads Mac malware by Lazarus Group APT
3CX knew its app was flagged as malicious but took no action for 7 days
North Korean hackers target security researchers with a new backdoor
Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face
Open garage doors anywhere in the world by exploiting this “smart” device
If your Netgear Orbi router isn’t patched, you’ll want to change that pronto
You will not be jailed for 20 years if you use TikTok after its banned—despite internet fear-mongering
Why is TikTok banned from government phones — and should the rest of us be worried?
UK Joins U.S., Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices
Complete transcript of this episode

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.

We look at new malware that uses a supply chain attack; we explain what this is, and why it is not uncommon. We discuss how hackers can open a certain company's garage doors from anywhere, and how a journalist got injured by a malicious USB drive that exploded.

Show Notes:

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns June 5, 2023
Gordon E. Moore, Intel co-founder (and of “Moore’s Law” fame) dies at age 94
How to securely dispose of old hard drives and SSDs
SmoothOperator: 3CX VoIP app spreads Mac malware by Lazarus Group APT
3CX knew its app was flagged as malicious but took no action for 7 days
North Korean hackers target security researchers with a new backdoor
Journalist plugs in unknown USB drive mailed to him—it exploded in his face
Open garage doors anywhere in the world by exploiting this “smart” device
If your Netgear Orbi router isn’t patched, you’ll want to change that pronto
You will not be jailed for 20 years if you use TikTok after its banned—despite internet fear-mongering
Why is TikTok banned from government phones — and should the rest of us be worried?
UK Joins U.S., Canada, Others in Banning TikTok From Government Devices
Complete transcript of this episode

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.