SecurityChecklist 270: Avoiding Tax Scams
Tax scams 2022: the same thing all over again? We’ll explain why old scams still work, and revisit the classic scams you need to know about.
March 11, 2022 • 2 min read
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SecurityChecklist 269: Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and You
Ukraine relief charity scams and how to avoid them. Plus: gift card scams and how to keep your loved ones safe!
March 4, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 268: Bleepin’ AirTags and 2FA in Action
Cloned AirTags and Find My security, Apple introduces new AirTag updates in iOS beta, and Google’s 2FA experiment by the numbers.
February 25, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 267: But We Had AirTag Last Week…
AirTag security updates from Apple (and plans for more in the future). Plus, helpful advice on AirTag security from New York State.
February 18, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 266: It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Security
Apple Watch privacy tips: 6 ways to make sure your Apple Watch isn’t giving you away. Plus: Silent AirTags and how to stay safe.
February 10, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 265: Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Hearts
Security issues with SMS-based 2FA; Apple introduces domain-bound codes; avoiding Valentine’s Day scams this year.
February 4, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know
AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability).
January 28, 2022 • 6 min read
The Checklist PodcastChecklist 263: Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams
QR code phishing scams are on the rise. We talk about QR code phishing, some common QR code scams, and how to avoid them!
January 20, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay
Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.
January 13, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts
Apple’s Legacy Contact program: What is a digital legacy? How do you designate a Legacy Contact in iOS or macOS? What will your contact need?
January 6, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special
The Hacky Holidays Special: The Checklist crew gets together to discuss our favorite Hollywood films about computers and hacking!
December 23, 2021 • 1 min read
SecurityChecklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World
Log4j is an Internet-breaking vulnerability that could affect users for years to come. Apple AirTag stalking help for Android users.
December 16, 2021 • 6 min read