The Problem with Default Passwords – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 216
The UK is mulling a bill to prohibit default passwords; the admin/admin that is often set by default on...

Every time you open a website, stream a video, send an email, or connect to Wi-Fi, your device relies on an IP address. You rarely see it, and most of the time you probably do not think about it. But it plays a quiet, important role in how the internet works. Your IP address helps...

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Executive Summary In March 2026, Intego Antivirus Labs investigated a macOS malware campaign delivering the OSX/Amos stealer. During analysis, the infection chain led from stripped Mach-O binaries and heavily obfuscated shell scripts to an unusual final payload that appeared...
The UK is mulling a bill to prohibit default passwords; the admin/admin that is often set by default on...
Apple has filed a lawsuit against NSO Group, the creator of Pegasus spyware, that has targeted politicians, journalists, and...
We had to check our calendars when Apple announced a new self-service repair program for iPhones. We look at...
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Mac malware researchers constantly encounter new malware samples and variants. In recent weeks, two notable malware families introduced new...
We look at how Apple's inconsistent patching policies for fixing security threats puts users at risk. We also discuss...
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