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Checklist 293: Going (Securely) Back to School

August 25, 2022

We’re sharing back-to-school cybersecurity tips for students of all ages: young children, middle school and high school kids, and college students.

Twitter Whistleblower Warns on Security

August 24, 2022

Twitter Whistleblower “Mudge” Zatko says the social media giant has big security issues. Here’s what it means for users + how to stay safe.

Checklist 292: This is (Probably) a Test

August 18, 2022

This week we discuss an alert about the Emergency Alert System, Apple issues small updates with big security fixes, and finally questionable thief leaves the luggage, takes the AirTag.

The Black Hat USA 2022 Keynotes

August 16, 2022

Black Hat USA is one of the cybersecurity industry’s most important conferences. The Black Hat 2022 keynotes contained important insights about the future of cybersecurity.

Checklist 291: Taking Advantage of Your Good Nature

August 12, 2022

Malware in the Mac App Store! Plus: a Twitter Support phishing scheme and charity relief scams.

Cryptocurrency investment scams and how to avoid them

August 10, 2022

Banks are warning their customers about cryptocurrency investment scams. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

How to begin a career in Mac security

A career in Mac security is a lifelong adventure. Here’s how to get started.

Checklist 290: When and When Not to Be “That Person”

In today’s workplace, security is a team effort. Here’s how you can be a team player! Plus: The dangers of using AirTag to chase down stolen property.

Apple is updating XProtect and MRT. Is it enough?

Apple is updating XProtect and MRT. But are these changes enough to keep Mac users safe?

Checklist 289: Breaches, Edits, and Heat

IBM reports on the cost of a data breach — and it impacts you even if you haven’t been involved in one. Plus: The latest iOS 16 beta shows that Apple is listening.

Checklist 288: Everything Old Is News Again

Email scams are getting better. Here’s why…and what you can do to stay safe. Plus, Apple updates its OSes again.

Checklist 287: Taking a Look at Lockdown Mode

Apple’s new Lockdown Mode fights back against mercenary spyware. Plus: a medical data breach and AirTag sounds explained.

What is iOS Lockdown Mode?

Apple has announced a powerful new security feature for high-risk users: iOS Lockdown Mode. Lockdown Mode will be rolled out in the fall as part of iOS 16. The feature will also be available on iPadOS 16 and macOS 13.

Checklist 286: The Annual Summer Blockbuster Special

It’s summer, and that means it’s Hollywood blockbuster season. In what’s become an annual Checklist tradition, we’re airing a holiday special about our favorite cybersecurity movies.

Checklist 285: Keeping Your Health Data Private

Health app data and your privacy. How to keep your health data private. How to check who you’ve shared Health data with.

How do Apple’s passkeys work?

How do passkeys work? Are they a replacement for passwords? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!

What is iOS Hermit spyware?

iOS Hermit spyware is a commercial-grade surveillance tool derived from a known Android surveillance tool. Learn more + how to stay safe.

Senate bill to ban sale of location data in the US

Senate location data bill would ban sale and transfer of user location and health data in the United States. What’s in the law? Will it pass?

Checklist 284: New Breaches, New Protections

The Flagstar Bank data breach, yet another insecure IoT product, and forthcoming changes in iOS and macOS that make comms more secure.

Checklist 283: Edit the Edit and Unsend Plans

Problems with edit and unsend in iOS 16, a data breach at a healthcare company, and a beer-based scam for Father’s Day.

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