SecurityChecklist 439: NV Update and Multi-Extortion Attacks
Nevada’s ransomware woes reveal poor comms as experts warn of rising multi-extortion attacks from single to quadruple threat.
September 5, 2025 • 3 min read
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SecurityChecklist 438: Nevada Does a Great St. Paul Impression
Nevada hit by a ransomware attack, crippling state services from DMV to Medicaid, with officials warning recovery may take time.
SecurityChecklist 437: Wrong Numbers from AI
AI scams and Apple security: Google AI dupes users with fake numbers, while Apple rushes critical security and os fixes.
SecurityChecklist 436: Operation Secure St. Paul
Saint Paul battles Interlock ransomware with password resets, system rebuilds, and federal guidance after massive citywide disruption.
SecurityChecklist 435: Preying on St. Paul and Wi-Fi Indicators
Saint Paul battles a cyberattack and phishing fallout as iOS 26 debuts clearer Wi-Fi security icons to help users avoid risky public networks.
August 8, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 433: Passwords, 2FA, and Smishing
iOS 26 fights smishing with smarter message filtering as KNP’s collapse shows why MFA and strong passwords are essential for cybersecurity.
July 25, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 432: Healthcare Files and Healthcare Phishing
FBI warns of phishing scams using real health data from major breaches at McLaren, Episource & more. Watch for fake insurer messages.
July 18, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 431: Hacking the Mickey D’s Hiring Bot
Belkin drops Wemo support; McDonald’s hiring bot leaked applicant data—smart tech risks show why trust and security still matter.
July 11, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 430: Hardware Problems and a System Fix
Bluetooth headphones, printers, and phone accounts all face security threats — here’s how Sony, Brother, and AT&T are responding to protect users.
July 4, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 429: Safer Protesting and App Store Concerns
App Store ≠ safe. Protest ≠ private. From crypto scams to surveillance, digital caution is key—whether investing or marching.
June 27, 2025 • 5 min read
Press ReleaseSecureMac Launches Metadata Privacy App MetaWipe
Designed to help Mac users delete file metadata from images and other file types that they share online, ensuring added privacy.
June 23, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 428: Avoiding SMS for 2FA and a Plot Twist for 23andMe
23andMe changes hands, SMS 2FA risks exposed—why your data & online security need smarter tools now.
June 23, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 427: Hallucinating Current Events
Apple’s WWDC 2025 brings on-device AI and tighter child privacy tools in iOS 26, but chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT spread protest misinformation.
June 13, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 426: T-Life Recorded and a 2FA Proposal
T-Mobile and The North Face incidents show why 2FA must be standard—credential stuffing and silent tracking tools put users at risk.
June 6, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 425: AI Privacy Labels and Lots of Lost Logins
Meta, LexisNexis, and a mystery trove of 184M logins highlight why strong passwords and 2FA are more vital than ever.
May 30, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 424: Take It Down or Else
Apple patch fix, 23andMe data goes to Regeneron, and a new takedown law stirs privacy vs. free speech debate—here’s what you need to know.
May 23, 2025 • 7 min read