Checklist 318: Let’s Not Be Victims
How to avoid AirPods theft; iPhone passcodes and physical security; and making AirDrop safer.
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SecureMac 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 AirPods theft; iPhone passcodes and physical security; and making AirDrop safer.
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Twitter’s confusing move on SMS 2FA—and avoiding scam 2FA apps in the App Store.
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On this week’s show: Apple Card safety tips—plus, an important Apple update breaks an app.
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How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.
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Is your old iPhone still safe? Plus: Five ways Apple’s security keys won’t work, and a list of post-holiday security tips.
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Apple releases a number of updates and features, including support for hardware security key-based 2FA. Also: How Apple is celebrating Data Privacy Day.
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How to address concerns over EOL for smart things—and tips for how to buy and use IoT devices safely.
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ChaptGPT used to write phishing lures; vulnerabilities in electronic license plates; robot security guards put the public on edge.
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What to do when an IoT device reaches end-of-life. Plus: Three security tips for a safer 2023!
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The Hacky Holidays Special is here again! We share our favorite movies with security lessons (and say how they can help us stay safer).
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On 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.
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Vehicle data and your privacy; setting up parental controls on a Mac; Apple updates everything.
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Apple announces a major security and privacy feature for iCloud. Plus: How to get more out of your password manager.
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We look at Mastodon security and privacy; a TikTok malware scam; and why we still need to talk about passwords.
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On this week’s Checklist, we’re talking about Black Friday scams to watch out for — and sharing some tips on how to stay safe!
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An 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.
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Mac Ventura security features; a macOS flaw that breaks third-party security tools; and a new Twitter scam aimed at verified users!
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A student loan scam warning from the FBI. Plus: Positive trends in cyber awareness and a bevy of updates from Apple.
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On this Checklist, we dive into smart device security and privacy issues—and tell you what questions to ask in order to stay safe.
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On this week’s podcast, we share two cybersecurity training resources—and tell you about a small but significant iOS update.
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