Episode 283: Phishing Hackers Defeat 2FA via Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

Apple has finally stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 3, which can no longer get security updates. The FBI shuts down 11-year old malware. And a $300 hacking tool enables phishers to defeat two-factor authentication using automated man-in-the-middle attacks. Show Notes: Apple stops selling Watch Series 3 — eight months after its last security update GarageBand Security Update Details Finally Released Microsoft Announces Outlook for Mac is Now Free to Use FBI shuts down 11-year-old NetWire RAT malware An Analysis of the Cross-Platform Backdoor OSX/NetWeirdRC Mac malware on the rise again; several new threats found: Netwire, Mokes, LoudMiner, NewTab Ransomware Group Claims Hack of Amazon's Ring Using authenticator apps for MFA? Software for sale can hack you anyway Josh's 2010–2011 blog posts mentioning Firesheep Firesheep (Wikipedia) 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.