In this podcast Tom Uren and Patrick Gray discuss a US government policy initiative to cover cyber insurance gaps while also improving security across the economy. Lofty goals, but Tom wonders if it is a difficult way to address security gaps. They also talk about what appears to be a hack and leak operation targeting the Trump campaign and a recen…

The conversation about software subscriptions with Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend’amour on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network with an analysis of application usage and subscriptions on iOS vs. macOS. Alternatives to subscription software are considered including open-source software and Setapp’s model for app access, and the opt…

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast here. Show notes Risky Biz News: FBI seizes Dispossessor ransomware servers

In the first part of a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend’amour discuss the shift from one-time purchases to subscription software models, examining both the benefits and challenges this brings for developers and users alike. Predictable revenue streams that subscriptions offer dev…

In this edition of Between Two Nerds Tom Uren and The Grugq discuss what it would mean to be in a golden age of OSINT and whether we are in one.

This MacVoices Briefing summarizes Chuck’s experience with the BIGASUO 15.6 Portable Monitor, an option for taking your dual-screen productivity experience on the road. With a smart cover included, three screen modes, and two connectivity options, the BIGASUO is worth a look if you are in the market for a portable monitor. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:…

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast here. Show notes Risky Biz News: Trump campaign points finger at Iranian hackers for documents leak

In this Risky Business News sponsored interview, Tom Uren talks to Brian Dye, CEO of Corelight about a string of recent CISA advisories. These advisories address specific technical issues, but when examined together Brian says there is an underlying message about addressing security holistically.

The Lads are joined this week by Founder and CEO LayerTwo Labs, Paul Sztorc! It's an exciting episode with a ton of discussion around building the park that brings the guests in. Will that be Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or something else entirely? Plus, we break down the market dump, and deep dive into the latest memecoin drama. Thanks for tuning in…

Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion of wearables on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, turning to smart glasses and smart clothes. Issues that crop up include power usage and privacy concerns over potentially intimate tracking, privacy, and data collection. They touch on the past Apple-Nike collaboration, and debate the acc…

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast here. Show notes Risky Biz News: State Dept puts $10 million bounty on IRGC-CEC hackers

In a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Interim host Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner delved into the rapidly evolving topic of Apple wearables, particularly exploring the hypothetical concept of an Apple ring. Jeff and Chuck speculated on the potential design and functionalities of such a device, envisioning its role in health mo…

In this podcast Tom Uren and Patrick Gray discuss the US’s National Counterintelligence strategy and that it highlights the risk that foreign intelligence entities will use personal information to target and blackmail individuals. They also talk about the recent international prisoner swap. Although two cybercriminals were exchanged in the swap, th…

Meta's stance on AI access in the EU seems strangely familiar. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby compare it to Apple’s “wait-and-see” strategy with some of its challenges across the pond. We also look at the practice of training AI using scraped data from an ethical standpoint, …

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast here. Show notes Risky Biz News: Ransomware attack hits Olympic venues

This time, the MacVoices Live! pane looks at Apple's continued dominance in the smart personal audio market, despite a reported slight sales decline. We explore the evolution of wireless earbuds, with Apple leading in design and functionality. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea and Web Bixby di…

In this edition of Between Two Nerds Tom Uren and The Grugq discuss recent changes in a Chinese APTs tactics and how cyber security agencies have responded.

Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Dave Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby disagree on the Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra's resemblance to Apple's design, address the recent Squarespace security breach, and highlight platform developers' role in ensuring user safety. The panel wraps up with a broader discussion of securit…

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast here. Show notes Risky Biz News: Crypto-wallet service seized for helping ransomware gangs launder stolen funds

In this Risky Business News sponsor interview, Catalin Cimpanu talks with Rajan Kapoor, VP of Customer Experience at Material Security, on how threat actors view email inboxes as the targets of their attacks, and not just an entry point into organizations. Show notes Material Security

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV+ negotiating more Hollywood film licenses, debating the balance between original content and variety. They explore the potential introduction of ads to enhance revenue and consider incorporating non-Apple content on the platform. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:12 Summer TV Preview 00:51 Apple's H…

The Lads are back with episode #54 and the return of a fan-favorite, Qiao Wang (@QwQiao). We cover everything from the recent market dump, Trump's Bitcoin 2024 appearance, AI, builders hitting a wall, and Jordi gives a Puff update after the NFT mint. Stick around until the end to catch who wins Pasta of the Week with a live audience poll! Thanks fo…

In this episode of MacVoices, Chuck Joiner, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, David Ginsburg, Mike Potter, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby cover a data breach involving AT&T's call logs, discussing the implications for privacy and security, including the ethics of ransomware payments and highlighting the importance of data protection and backups. The p…

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. You can find the newsletter version of this podcast here. Show notes Risky Biz News: Sparks fly when lawyers meet a certificate revocation

In this podcast Tom Uren and Patrick Gray discuss the Israeli government seizing documents from NSO Group so that they couldn’t be shared with opposition counsel in a US lawsuit during discovery. It’s a terrible look. They also talk about foreign adversaries turning to commercial firms to buy election interference services in the lead up to the pre…

Vision Pro Focus is a new series produced as a partnership between MacVoices and the Vision ProFiles Podcast. In the first episode, co-hosts Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, and Eric Bolden discuss the surprising topic of social interaction using the Apple Vision Pro. Mary and Eric discuss the environment created by inSpaze, how it functions, and the s…