SecurityChecklist 414: Meta and Apple Think of the Children
Cybercriminals are using physical mail for malware scams and fake ransomware demands, exploiting trust in letters while risking federal charges.
March 13, 2025 • 5 min read
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SecurityChecklist 413: Googling Good News
Google is enhancing privacy with easier personal info removal from Search and replacing SMS 2FA with QR codes for better security.
March 6, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 412: DeepSeek Concerns and Newspapers Held for Ransom
Lee Enterprises tackles cyberattack recovery, while Consumer Reports urges AI voice cloning safeguards to protect users from scams.
February 21, 2025 • 5 min read
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
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
SecurityNorth Korean Cyber Campaign Targets Cryptocurrency Firms with Hidden Risk Malware on macOS
North Korean hackers deploy Hidden Risk, a macOS malware disguised as crypto news. Delivered via phishing emails, it bypasses Apple’s defenses, threatening cryptocurrency firms’ data and operations.
January 8, 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
AppleApple’s Latest OS Updates Deliver Vital Security Enhancements: visionOS, tvOS, watchOS
Apple’s updates address critical security flaws, improve performance, and enhance features across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
December 20, 2024 • 4 min read