Checklist 315: Avoiding Valentine’s Scams
How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.
Read ListenSecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Ken Ray and guests hit security topics. From getting an old iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and other Apple gear ready to sell to the first steps to take to secure new hardware, each show contains a set of easy to follow steps meant to keep you safe from identity thieves, hackers, malware, and other digital downfalls. Check in each Thursday for a new Checklist!
How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.
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Read ListenThe Hacky Holidays Special is here again! We share our favorite movies with security lessons (and say how they can help us stay safer).
Read ListenOn this week’s Checklist: How to set up a holiday gift for digital security and privacy. 7 tips to keep you and your family safe.
Read ListenVehicle data and your privacy; setting up parental controls on a Mac; Apple updates everything.
Read ListenApple announces a major security and privacy feature for iCloud. Plus: How to get more out of your password manager.
Read ListenWe look at Mastodon security and privacy; a TikTok malware scam; and why we still need to talk about passwords.
Read ListenOn this week’s Checklist, we’re talking about Black Friday scams to watch out for — and sharing some tips on how to stay safe!
Read ListenAn Apple App Store privacy story — should iOS users be worried? Plus: a small round of updates with UX fixes, security content, and a (possible) political basis for some users.
Read ListenMac Ventura security features; a macOS flaw that breaks third-party security tools; and a new Twitter scam aimed at verified users!
Read ListenA student loan scam warning from the FBI. Plus: Positive trends in cyber awareness and a bevy of updates from Apple.
Read ListenOn this Checklist, we dive into smart device security and privacy issues—and tell you what questions to ask in order to stay safe.
Read ListenOn this week’s podcast, we share two cybersecurity training resources—and tell you about a small but significant iOS update.
Read ListenOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. On this edition of The Checklist, we’ll tell you about the 2022 theme and what it means for you and the people in your life.
Read ListenApple is helping to end CAPTCHAs with Private Access Tokens; the dangers of login fatigue; and malware in the App Store!
Read Listen2FA code phishing scams, the security implications of eyeglasses, and how scammers exploit high-profile events.
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