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Apple Updates macOS, iOS, and more

January 30, 2020

Apple has released updated versions of its major operating systems, with some important bug fixes and security patches. In this brief article, we’ll take you through the highlights of the release notes and let you know...

Apple Vision Pro Headset

Apple Vision Pro Security & Privacy Guide: What You Need To Know

February 22, 2024

Apple Vision Pro is a cutting-edge device with security and privacy at its core. It is purposely designed to protect your data and privacy, with a host of built-in privacy features ensuring your information is available...

Apple’s China Problem

November 3, 2019

In recent weeks, several high-profile US organizations have faced controversy due to their ties with China—and due to the actions which they took in order to preserve those ties. The Chinese government expressed...

Are Adware and PUPs Really Harmless?

New research has found that Mac malware threats are becoming more prevalent than their Windows counterparts. But there is one important qualification: The threats facing the macOS platform are not, for the most part,...

Are Cybersecurity Skills In Demand?

Are Cybersecurity Skills In Demand?

August 12, 2019

As millions of students head back to university this fall, a substantial chunk of them will do so without knowing what they’re actually going to end up studying.For most undeclared majors, the final decision is going...

Are Macs Safe for Enterprise?

October 15, 2019

Everyone loves a Mac. They’re famously easy to use. Many people find themselves more productive on Macs. And let’s face it—they definitely have a “cool” factor that PCs can’t match. But are Macs safe to use...

Avoiding Covid-19 Financial Relief Scams

In a bid to blunt the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers have proposed a program of direct relief payments to citizens. The first payments are expected sometime in April 2020, though the specifics...

Avoiding tax scams in 2023

The 2023 tax season is here. Are you ready for the tax scams? In this post, we’ll tell you what’s new in 2023, what classic tax scams are making the rounds again, and how to stay safe.New tax scams for 2023The...

Black Friday 2022 Scams and How to Avoid Them

November 17, 2022

It’s almost Black Friday, and that means the scammers are out in force. Here are some Black Friday scams to watch out for in 2022 along with tips for how to stay safe: Phishing emails that impersonate...

Brave’s search engine beta promises user privacy

Brave is launching its own search engine. Brave’s search engine is described by the company as “the first independent privacy search/browser alternative to big tech”. In this article, we’ll tell you a...

Browser extensions and your privacy

Safari is getting a major overhaul in macOS 11 Big Sur, and one of the most important privacy enhancements has to do with browser extensions. In this article, we’ll give you some background to the issue of browser...

Careers In Cybersecurity

Careers In Cybersecurity

August 19, 2019

In the first part of this two-part series, we made the case for cybersecurity as a career path with excellent short and long-term growth prospects.But what, exactly, do folks who work in cybersecurity do all...

Checklist 180: Scams, Sign-Ins, and Automatic Updates

This week on the Checklist, we’ll share a new warning about coronavirus scams, update you on the state of Apple’s secure sign-in service, and debate the merits of our own advice!Don’t fall for itThe...

Checklist 192: Twitter Hack 2020

On this edition of The Checklist, we’ll discuss last week’s big Twitter hack. Topics include: New details about the incidentWhat it means for our societyWhat we know so farLast week, Twitter...

Episode: Checklist 201: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Checklist 201: Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 2, 2020

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance has kicked things off by releasing some timely recommendations for 2020. We’ll tell you what they say about:The COVID-19...

Checklist 219: Teaching Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Pros with Robert Speciale

February 18, 2021

This week on The Checklist, we talk with award-winning educator Robert Speciale, whose innovative program is teaching cybersecurity to high school students. We’ll discuss:Teaching cybersecurity to digital nativesThe...

Checklist 220: Malware and the M1 with Patrick Wardle

February 25, 2021

This week on the Checklist, security researcher Patrick Wardle joins us to discuss the new Silver Sparrow malware variant. We’ll cover:The speculation around Silver SparrowThe M1 and the future of Mac...

Chris Hadnagy on social engineering

Chris Hadnagy on social engineering

Chris Hadnagy is one of the world’s foremost authorities on social engineering. He has written four books on the topic, including Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking and Unmasking the Social Engineer: The...

Cryptocurrency investment scams and how to avoid them

August 10, 2022

Cryptocurrency investment scams are on the rise — fueled by volatility in the crypto space and fears over inflation. Here’s what you need to know:Types of cryptocurrency investment scamsNot all crypto investment...

Csaba Fitzl on macOS bug hunting and careers in cybersecurity

Csaba Fitzl on macOS bug hunting and careers in cybersecurity

September 21, 2021

Csaba Fitzl is a security researcher who specializes in finding macOS vulnerabilities. He currently works as a content creator for Offensive Security, a leading cybersecurity training company. Fitzl will be presenting his...

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