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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.

QR code phishing and how to avoid it

February 4, 2022

QR code phishing and security | What is QR code phishing? | How does it work? | Common QR code scams | Tips for avoiding QR code scams

Checklist 265: Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Hearts

Security issues with SMS-based 2FA; Apple introduces domain-bound codes; avoiding Valentine’s Day scams this year.

Valentine’s Day scams in 2022

February 1, 2022

Valentine’s Day Scams in 2022: What to watch for and how to stay safe. Romance scams and the elderly, phishing scams, and shopping scams.

Checklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know

January 28, 2022

AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability).

5 Apple Watch Security and Privacy Tips

January 14, 2022

Apple Watch Security and Privacy tips. Includes location privacy on Apple Watch, passcode and auto-erase information, and more.

Checklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay

January 13, 2022

Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.

A brief introduction to NFTs and security

January 12, 2022

What are NFTs? What about NFTs and security? This article explains what NFTs are and how to keep your NFTs safe.

Checklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts

January 6, 2022

Apple’s Legacy Contact program: What is a digital legacy? How do you designate a Legacy Contact in iOS or macOS? What will your contact need?

Checklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special

December 23, 2021

The Hacky Holidays Special: The Checklist crew gets together to discuss our favorite Hollywood films about computers and hacking!

4 new iCloud Keychain features for 2022

December 20, 2021

New iCloud keychain features for 2022: built-in 2FA code generator, Passwords in System Preferences, and more.

Apple 2021 year-in-review

December 17, 2021

SecureMac’s Apple 2021 year-in-review, with a security and privacy focus of course! Plus, our Apple 2022 outlook and predictions.

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