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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.

Checklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World

December 16, 2021

Log4j is an Internet-breaking vulnerability that could affect users for years to come. Apple AirTag stalking help for Android users.

7 days to a safer 2022

December 15, 2021

We all want a safer 2022 in terms of cybersecurity. These 7 steps will help make it happen! Password managers, identity theft, and more!

7 steps to set up IoT toys for security

December 13, 2021

Internet of Things (IoT) toys are popular gifts for kids, but so-called “smart” toys are also notorious for their poor security. Here are 7 steps to set up IoT toys for better security and privacy.

Checklist 258: Trackers, Thieves, and Spyware Warnings

December 10, 2021

Verizon iPhone tracking, AirTag used to steal cars, and what Apple is doing to help Pegasus spyware victims.

Checklist 257: Suing to Stop Pegasus

December 3, 2021

Apple sues NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and what chat apps can the government access?

A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021

We’re spending time with our families this week, so no full show today. But we wanted to offer you a few resources that may help you as we enter the holiday season in earnest.

Checklist 256: A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection

November 19, 2021

Mail Privacy Protection on Apple Watch, Apple rolls out PCM for advertisers, and a super-sneaky stolen iPhone scam

Top 4 Black Friday scams in 2021

November 17, 2021

Black Friday is just around the corner, and the bad guys are ready with their scams.

Checklist 255: Help Wanted: Data Guardian

November 11, 2021

LinkedIn scam job ads and how to avoid them. Plus: Are those social media quizzes really safe to answer?

Digital privacy in the metaverse

November 6, 2021

Zuckerberg and other tech leaders see the metaverse as the logical next step in the evolution of the Internet. But many observers are wary of the privacy issues that it may bring.

macOS Monterey security and privacy guide

November 5, 2021

Guide to new macOS Monterey security and privacy with how-tos. Includes Mail Privacy Protection, Private Relay, HTTPS upgrade, and more!

Checklist 254: Every Day is Black Friday

On this week’s Checklist, safe online holiday shopping tips for 2021. Plus: How to avoid delivery scams, package theft, and identity theft.

Checklist 253: App Tracking Opacity

October 29, 2021

Is Facebook using accelerometer data to track iPhone users? And should you update to macOS Monterey?

Checklist 252: Cheating, Spying, and Cheating

October 22, 2021

Another stalkerware company leaking data; warnings about iOS CSAM scanning appear to come true; and students using Live Text to cheat?

What are keyword warrants?

October 21, 2021

Keyword warrants are used by law enforcement to see users’ private search data. Learn more about the issue + search privacy in this article.

New MacBook Pros, M1 Pro and M1 Max unveiled at Unleashed Event

October 19, 2021

Apple’s Unleashed event introduced the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips — and the new MacBook Pro models that they will power.

Objective by the Sea 4.0

October 18, 2021

A selection of highlights and key takeaways from the Objective by the Sea 4.0 Mac security conference.

Checklist 251: Problems, Revisited

October 14, 2021

iOS updates and research attribution, no E2EE Safari bookmarks after all, and stalkerware company mSpy gets caught!

How to check for stalkerware on an iPhone

October 13, 2021

Learn how to check for stalkerware on an iPhone, and how stalkerware on iOS works. Plus: where to learn more about stalkerware on macOS.

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