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Josh Long (the JoshMeister)
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Cybersecurity evangelist; security researcher, writer, and award-winning public speaker. Focused on Apple, Mac, macOS, infosec, malware, and privacy. https://www.theJoshMeister.com
#MrBeast sent me a DM today 👀

Looks like I’ll be doing a collab with him soon. More details on August 1.

Stay tuned, and hit the 🔔 on my Bluesky profile to enable notifications!

In the mean time, follow me on all the socials: social.theJoshMeister.com
July 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Jony Ive once designed products for Apple. Now, Jony will be designing for OpenAI.

How do you think this new alliance will impact the future of each company? 🤔

(Meme inspiration: @basicappleguy.com)
May 22, 2025 at 3:41 AM
🚨 Patch all the things! 🚨

Apple, Microsoft, Google, and others released critical security updates this week, addressing vulnerabilities that have been actively exploited in the wild. 👀

Check for OS and browser updates!

#OpenToWork #Tech #Cybersecurity #TechNews youtube.com/shorts/XaTMR...
🚨 PATCH ALL THE THINGS! Apple, Microsoft, & Google Zero-Days 👀
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May 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM
After 6.5 years as a Chief Security Analyst, it’s time for me to move on to new opportunities! 🚀 Here’s how you can help and stay up to date on my new adventures: (🧵) #OpenToWork
May 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
If you’ve downloaded either of these games, scan your computer for malware infections. 👾
🚨 Valve’s Steam game platform was exploited to push malware—twice in 2 months. 👀

Valve has removed “Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution” from Steam. Last month it banned “PirateFi”—both reportedly contained infostealer malware. Read @thejoshmeister.com’s report: www.intego.com/mac-security...
Steam game store exploited to push malware—twice in 2 months - The Mac Security Blog
Steam, a popular Mac and PC video game distribution platform, has been exploited to promote Windows malware for the second time in a two-month period. This serves as a good reminder for Mac and iPhone...
www.intego.com
March 23, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Here are my predictions for the First Partner Pokémon we might get in Pokémon Legends: Z-A (assuming it’s not the 3 original Kalos starters). 👇

We’ll probably find out in about 10 hours, during the Pokémon Presents livestream! 😲
February 27, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Stay safe out there, folks.

From the article:

“As many more users are flocking to Bluesky… so are threat actors.

“BleepingComputer has spotted #cryptocurrency scams popping up…”

(Written by @axsharma.com for @bleepingcomputer.com) #scam #crypto #security
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Now BlueSky hit with crypto scams as it crosses 20 million users
As users are flocking to BlueSky from social media platforms like X/Twitter, so are threat actors. BleepingComputer has spotted cryptocurrency scams popping up on BlueSky just as the decentralized mic...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 21, 2024 at 5:38 PM
I’ve been doing cybersecurity research for over 25 years. But today’s the 15-year anniversary of when I started writing about infosec. 🥳🎉

My first article was on how to safely preview shortened URLs.

It’s also the 15-year anniversary of the “StalkDaily Worm” that spread on Twitter on Apr 11, 2009.
April 12, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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Seeing headlines about “millions” who installed malicious Google Chrome extensions? It’s old news, based on a May 31 blog post.

But it’s a great opportunity to remind that browser extensions can compromise security & privacy. Avoid installing extensions unless you’re sure they’re necessary & safe.
More malicious extensions in Chrome Web Store
So far I discovered 18 malicious extensions with 55 million users in total. Most popular ones are: Autoskip for Youtube, Crystal Ad block and Brisk VPN. They have been active for two years, undetected...
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July 6, 2023 at 6:28 PM
Mozilla Firefox is ending support for macOS Sierra, High Sierra, & Mojave, & Windows 7 & 8.

🔥My hot take: This is a good thing. 👀 Here’s why—& what to do if you have an old OS.

👉 https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/firefox-to-stop-macos-mojave-windows-7-8-updates-heres-why-thats-a-good-thing/
Firefox to end macOS Mojave, Windows 7/8 updates—Here's why that's a good thing - The Mac Security...
Firefox is controversially dropping support for old macOS and Windows versions. But in reality, that may be a good thing. Here are the reasons why, and what you can do to get the latest browser on an ...
www.intego.com
July 5, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Lots of similar scams have been going around. @mcelhearn.bsky.social and I wrote about a Best Buy / Geek Squad invoice scam on @intego.com last month. https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/fake-geek-squad-emails-call-center-scam-leverages-intuit-quickbooks-servers/
May 25, 2023 at 4:39 PM
Reposted by Josh Long (the JoshMeister)
21 years ago today—May 19, 2001—the first 2 physical Apple Stores opened their doors. Pundits thought they would fail, but Apple Stores have been a success.

Days earlier, Steve Jobs introduced Apple's retail stores to the world via an online video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce02galgfRo&t=14s
May 20, 2023 at 2:31 AM
I’ve been lurking since 4/25; I guess I’m past due for my self-intro. 🤷🏼‍♂️

I post (and blog, podcast, & public speak) about cybersecurity, Apple, & related topics.

Random trivia: I once had a live post-show LOST podcast. I like TMNT. I’m a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
May 18, 2023 at 11:10 PM
Reposted by Josh Long (the JoshMeister)
Excited to be part of the Bluesky community! 🤩 Any fellow gamers or YouTubers here?
May 17, 2023 at 2:52 PM
Reposted by Josh Long (the JoshMeister)
25 years ago today—May 6, 1998—Steve Jobs introduced the original, “Bondi blue” iMac at an Apple keynote in Cupertino, California.

The venue was the Flint Center for the Performing Arts at De Anza College, the same place where Jobs unveiled the original Macintosh in 1984.
May 7, 2023 at 12:16 AM