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💐Spring Into Cyber Safety!

Whether you're safeguarding personal data or business systems, now is the time to refresh your defenses and stay one step ahead of emerging threats.

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🚨 New Phishing Scam Alert!

Fraudsters are now tricking Google’s systems into sending phishing emails on their behalf and linking to Google-hosted phishing sites.

What are the signs to watch out for?

@theJoshMeister breaks down all the red flags🚩:
🔗https://t.co/TNn6jMZB5s

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This is an old post, but it highlights a technique used in recent phishing campaigns: a deceptive hyphen (-) character in domain names.

login-x․com is NOT x․com
x․com-log․in is NOT x․com

This technique is often used in scam texts and iMessages, too. Please spread the word!

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Tired of being tracked every time you search?

Is Google really the best option for privacy?

Intego breaks down how popular search engines compare in terms of protecting your data:
🔗https://t.co/6V7z3Nwe17

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Why should you stay on the very latest Apple OS? Why not wait to upgrade?

Here’s why. 👇 Patches can be reverse engineered. (Bad guys do this, too.)

Right now, everyone who’s still on iOS/iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, or *any* older version is endangering their security.

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🎙️ Intego Mac Podcast # 392 is LIVE!

Kirk @McElhearn & @theJoshMeister discuss:

🤖Apple has a new AI data policy.
🎣iMessage scams still thrive worldwide.
🧹Google claims to fight ad spam.
📱Refurbished phones save money—check the trade-offs.
🔗https://t.co/CI4LBASyGc

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🚨 Apple released urgent security updates for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS this week.

macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, and iOS & iPadOS 18.4.1, fix 2 zero-day vulnerabilities that were exploited in “extremely sophisticated” targeted attacks. 👀

✍️ by @theJoshMeister:
🔗 https://t.co/238IB8phCA

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In case you missed last week’s episode… catch up now, before this week’s episode drops!

Search for “Intego Mac Podcast” in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

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🎙️ Intego Mac Podcast # 391 is LIVE!

On this episode, Kirk @McElhearn & @theJoshMeister discuss:

📈 Apple prices may rise due to China tariffs.
📍 Can any Bluetooth device be turned into an AirTag tracker?
📱 iOS button hacks.
🔗https://t.co/NBWBIE8c69

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Apple patched over 130 security flaws on macOS and more—macOS Sequoia 15.4 and iOS 18.4 updates available now.

These updates bring new features, squash a few bugs, and, most notably, patch some serious security flaws.

Here is everything Apple fixed 👇

🔗https://t.co/TtjITJbIgl

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“Are file converter sites safe? How to convert files safely on your Mac” https://t.co/fQQwevsxfZ

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🎙️ Intego Mac Podcast # 391 is LIVE!

On this episode, Kirk @McElhearn & @theJoshMeister discuss:

📈 Apple prices may rise due to China tariffs.
📍 Can any Bluetooth device be turned into an AirTag tracker?
📱 iOS button hacks.
🔗https://t.co/NBWBIE8c69

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23andMe data breach & bankruptcy got you worried? 😟

Your DNA 🧬 data might be at risk. Should you delete your account?

Find out here:
🔗https://t.co/Ti2shuwa4g

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Is 2025 the year Mac gaming levels up?🚀

🎮🔥Here are five epic reasons Macs are ready to play:

🔗 https://t.co/zLBmS1ey2K

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“Is 2025 the year of Mac gaming? Top 5 reasons to be a Mac gamer” https://t.co/qumoSyztRs

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🎙️ Intego Mac Podcast # 390 is LIVE!

Kirk @McElhearn & @theJoshMeister discuss:

🛠️ Sequoia update patches record vulnerabilities.
⚖️ Apple faces a class action lawsuit that may impact digital media sales.
🤖 Apple isn't the only one overhyping AI.
🔗 https://t.co/AucJNJ2mCt

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Arc finally released a macOS update on Thursday, which includes Chromium 135.0.7049.42, the latest stable version.

Arc also released an iOS app update on Tuesday this week; version 1.43.0 includes “fixes for four iOS security issues.” 👀

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🚨Chrome Update: Patch Critical Zero-Day! 🚨

Google has released a new Chrome update to fix a zero-day exploit actively used to spread sophisticated malware—the second Chrome vulnerability this year.

Keep all your devices up to date with our help👇
🔗https://t.co/ZFUnyZiTYg

[Josh Long (the JoshMeister) @theJoshMeister]

One week after Google patched a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome, one popular browser, Arc, still isn’t patched.

This vulnerability has reportedly been used to spread malware in the wild. 👀

Hey, @arcinternet… how long are you going to leave your users defenseless?

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Someone just tried to phish Vercel’s CEO to hijack his 𝕏 account. 👀

Pay close attention to From addresses and link URLs.

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“Should you delete your 23andMe account data? Bankruptcy and privacy concerns” https://t.co/fwBnjQ9ACj