Checklist 355: 23andMe and 7 Million Others
Latest threat to privacy: malicious entities can access iPhones despite active Lockdown Mode. 23andMe and 7 Million Others face potential attacks, according to AppleInsider – protect yourself.
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SecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Ken Ray and guests hit security topics. From getting an old iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and other Apple gear ready to sell to the first steps to take to secure new hardware, each show contains a set of easy to follow steps meant to keep you safe from identity thieves, hackers, malware, and other digital downfalls. Check in each Thursday for a new Checklist!
Latest threat to privacy: malicious entities can access iPhones despite active Lockdown Mode. 23andMe and 7 Million Others face potential attacks, according to AppleInsider – protect yourself.
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Secure your holiday online shopping by using the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s Core 4 Behaviors to defend against ‘Grinch Bots’. Password manager, enable MFA, software updates, and spot phishing attempts.
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This week, we touch upon essential themes related to cybersecurity awareness and the evolving landscape of technology adoption among different age groups.
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52% of Americans anxious about AI misuse, deepfakes, and propaganda, Extremists challenge tech moderation, and McAfee advises source verification, fact-checking, and emotional awareness to combat AI-driven misinformation.
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Fake Apple products worth $400,000 seized in California, Apple warns of state-sponsored hacking attempts, and genealogy companies mandate two-factor authentication after 23andMe breach.
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Apple alerting about potential spyware, and how McAfee’s 2023 Hacker Celebrity Hot List reveals the exploitation of celebrity names for cybercriminal purposes.
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This week we go over recent new iphone scams, amazon embracing passkeys, and another apple security update.
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23andMe has been compromised; millions of user records are being leaked, scams targeting younger generations, and hope for privacy advocates in California this week on the Checklist!
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This week we discuss Apple and Googl implementing passkeys to replace traditional passwords, improving online security and user convenience, and highlights from We Live Security.
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For cybersecurity awareness month, we discuss protecting your business and personal accounts against cyber threats, and give offer expert guidance from CISA for a secure digital landscape.
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This week, we discuss Apple’s macOS Sonoma release and some of the exciting new features and security upgrades that come with it.
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iOS 17 enhances privacy with Lockdown Mode, anti-tracking, and secure passkeys. NSO’s Pegasus spyware targets journalists. Microsoft warns of cybersecurity threats in live sports events.
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This week we discuss Apple resuming their efforts to battle pegasus, urgent security updates, and what went down at Apple’s Wonderlust event.
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In this week’s Checklist podcast, we go over Blackberry’s cybersecurity solutions, ARPA-H’s healthcare systems cybersecurity initiative, and more.
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Federal Authorities Seize Counterfeit Apple Products Worth Nearly $400,000 in LA Crackdown and Beware of Student Loan Scams Amidst Policy Changes. Learn How to Identify Counterfeit Goods and Protect Yourself from Scammers.
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Apple opposes UK’s encryption-compromising laws, risking service withdrawal. Balancing security and law enforcement needs in focus.
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Uncover Intel-based Macs’ ‘Downfall’ vulnerability & iPhone Bluetooth risks, plus ATM card skimming tactics. Stay secure with insights on emerging threats.
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Dark web threats to macOS surge 1000%, deep learning steals keystrokes via mic with 95% accuracy. Apple tightens App Store security, requires API justification by Spring 2024.
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Electric vehicle chargers are vulnerable to hacking, raising security concerns for power grids. Efforts are underway to strengthen their security, but challenges remain. Protect yourself from online threats with tips to avoid scam ads.
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This week we discuss Apple’s Rapid Security Response faces challenges with recent updates and a high school which accidentally reset all students’ passwords, inviting a security breach.
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