Episode 334: Unintended Consequences of Third-Party iOS App Stores

Intego Mac Podcast

iOS and iPadOS updates bring security fixes and changes for iPhone users in the European Union. Those changes include Alternative App Marketplaces, AKA third-party app stores, on iOS, and Apple’s approach puts user security at risk.

Show Notes:

• Update now: iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 fix at least 2 zero-day vulnerabilities
• iOS 17.4 brings changes to iOS App Store, browsers, contactless payments in the EU
• Apple Terminated Epic’s Developer Account - Epic Games
• How to choose the right Mac for your use case in 2024
• The Complete Guide to Apple Watch Bands in 2024: Sizing, Styles, and More
• About alternative app marketplaces in the European Union – Apple Support
• Calendar Meeting Links Used to Spread Mac Malware
• Backdoor Activator Malware Running Rife Through Torrents of macOS Apps

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