SecurityChecklist 411: Virtual Dates and Zero-Day Updates
Romance scams and Apple’s latest updates fix — a critical iOS exploit, add security patches, and quietly re-enable Apple Intelligence — check your settings!
February 14, 2025 • 4 min read
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SecurityChecklist 410: OCR Malware and Grubhub Date Theft
Grubhub and App Store breaches expose user data. Hackers target crypto wallets via malware and leak personal info.
February 7, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 409: Change Healthcare’s Strange and Changing Story
Apple’s latest updates patch 240 security flaws, including an actively exploited bug. Meanwhile, Change Healthcare’s breach affects 190M—double initial reports.
January 31, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 408: Family Passwords and Smishing, Revisited
Protect your family with secret passwords and avoid smishing scams—learn how AI is fueling new threats and simple steps to stay safe.
January 24, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 407: Scams Sparked by SoCal Fires
Learn how scammers exploit crises like wildfires and smishing texts, and discover key tips to stay safe from phishing and fraud.
January 17, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 406: Less Salt, More Logos
AT&T, Verizon secure networks post-Salt Typhoon hack; FCC debuts Cyber Trust Mark to boost IoT security with voluntary labeling.
January 10, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 405: Hacky Holidays Reloaded
Exploring AI in movies like WarGames, Colossus, and The Matrix—tech insights, ethical dilemma., and lessons for cybersecurity today.
December 20, 2024 • 2 min read
SecurityChecklist 404: Safe Digital Travel and OS Updates
Apple updates bring new features like Genmoji, robust security fixes, and tips for holiday travel data safety.
December 13, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 403: The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption
FBI and CISA now urge end-to-end encryption after hacks expose telecom backdoors, highlighting Signal and other secure apps for safe communication.
December 9, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 402: Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024
Stay safe this holiday season! Learn how AI is boosting scams like phishing, fake stores, and deepfakes—plus tips to shop securely online.
November 28, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 400: Reboots, PDFs, and Passwords
Weak passwords persist as “123456” tops global lists. Mac malware targets crypto users. New iPhone auto-reboot boosts security, challenging law enforcement.
November 15, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 399: Passwords with Allison Sheridan
Apple’s new Passwords app makes password management easy, but lacks advanced security features. Allison Sheridan shares insights on balancing ease and safety.
November 8, 2024 • 2 min read