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Checklist 275: Tim Cook’s Case Against Sideloading

We’ll talk about sideloading on iOS and how it might impact user privacy. Plus: Why AirTag stalking may be a more serious problem than everyone thought.

Protecting yourself from fraudulent EDR requests

Cybercriminals are using fraudulent Emergency Data Requests (EDRs) to convince tech companies to give them sensitive user data. Read on for more information about the problem and some tips to help you stay safe.

US takes down Russian botnet, launches new cybersecurity bureau

The US acts on cybersecurity. The FBI disables a Russian botnet called Cyclops Blink, and a new cybersecurity bureau is born.

Checklist 274: Crime Does Pay (But It Should Still Be Stopped)

A phishing awareness refresher. Mysterious texts that come from your own number. The 2021 FBI Internet Crime Report.

Checklist 273: What Do You Do If You Lose Your iPhone

What to do about a lost iPhone: Apple makes it harder to repair iPhones marked “missing”; lost iPhone tips and tricks; turning on Find My.

Checklist 272: All of the Apps You Need Are in the App Store (Except for the...

Bad actors abuse TestFlight and WebClips to scam iOS users. Lessons in why you shouldn’t install apps from outside of the App Store.

Checklist 271: Making the Case for Updates

In all, Apple issues 159 security fixed in this round of updates.

Cyberattacks in the Russia–Ukraine war

Cyberattacks in the Russia–Ukraine war. Discusses attacks before the war, ongoing cyberattacks, Ukraine’s cyberdefenses, and more.

March 2022 Apple Updates

March 2022 Apple updates for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Apple software. Covers security highlights and discussion of impact.

How to use checksums on Mac to verify app downloads

How to use checksum on Mac to verify downloads. This guide gives you the steps needed to verify a checksum in Terminal.

Mac Trojan Horse Malware Guide

SecureMac’s guide to Mac Trojan horse malware, updated and expanded for 2022. Covers definition, capabilities, variants, and how to avoid.

Checklist 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.

Apple Peek Performance Event: new Mac, new iPhone, and more

Apple Peek Performance Event: new Mac, new iPhone, and more

Apple Peek Performance Event highlights. Includes Mac Studio, the M1 Ultra, the new iPhone SE, the new iPad Air, and more.

Checklist 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!

Checklist 268: Bleepin’ AirTags and 2FA in Action

February 25, 2022

Cloned AirTags and Find My security, Apple introduces new AirTag updates in iOS beta, and Google’s 2FA experiment by the numbers.

Tax Scams to Watch for in 2022

February 22, 2022

Tax scams, 2022 edition. Learn what to watch out for this tax season, including SMS-based threats, unemployment fraud, and more.

Checklist 267: But We Had AirTag Last Week…

February 18, 2022

AirTag security updates from Apple (and plans for more in the future). Plus, helpful advice on AirTag security from New York State.

How cyberwarfare in Ukraine could affect other countries

February 14, 2022

How might cyberwarfare in Ukraine play out? Could it impact the rest of the world? And how can “cyber-civilians” stay safe?

Checklist 266: It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Security

February 10, 2022

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.

How to detect UpdateAgent Mac malware

How to detect UpdateAgent Mac malware

February 8, 2022

In this article, we’ll tell you about the malware and the risk that it poses, and we’ll show you how to detect UpdateAgent on a Mac.

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