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Highlights from the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference

Highlights from the 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference. macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15, and more. Focus is on security and privacy features.

8 of the most important data breaches of 2021 (so far)

8 of the most important data breaches of 2021. Details of each breach plus what they can teach us about digital security and privacy.

Checklist 233: A Spate of Scams and Following Up on Venmo

This week: Scams targeting the UK, phishing scams aimed at workers returning to the office, and an update on the Venmo privacy story …

Checklist 232: Practice Safe Venmo and Update Your Stuff

On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about Venmo’s privacy issues — and we’ll tell you why it’s update time again!

macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot bug

macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot 0-day that was being actively exploited by XCSSET malware. Article contains details + update tips.

Venmo privacy issues concern security experts … and users

Venmo privacy issues exposed the personal account of US president Joe Biden … and security experts say that all users have reason to worry.

How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS

How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS. Complete guide includes step-by-step walkthroughs for setup on Google and LinkedIn.

Checklist 231: Security News Roundup

This week in security news: The Mac’s malware problem | The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack | An App Tracking Transparency bug fix

Checklist 230: Waiting for Various Labels

This week on The Checklist: Google Play privacy nutrition labels, AirTag and child safety issues, and the very first AirTag “hack”!

Apple AirTag and Privacy

Apple AirTag and Privacy: AirTag can track your stuff…can it track you too? Privacy protections and issues | Check if you’re being tracked.

Only 6% of iOS users opt in to app tracking

How many iOS 14.5 users opt in to app tracking? Not many! In this article: ATT and you | Opt-in data | Opting out | Opting out of Apple ads

Ransomware attack shuts down major US gas pipeline

Last Friday, hackers hit the Colonial Pipeline fuel company with a ransomware attack. When the company realized what was going on, it shut down its 5,500-mile pipeline as a proactive measure

Checklist 229: Zero-Days and WebKit with August Trometer

0-days, WebKit, and Apple’s intentional vagueness. We discuss this week’s updates (and what they mean) with August Trometer.

Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features

A Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features — and it’s being actively exploited by the bad guys. Background | Details | Staying Safe

Checklist 228: Updates, Transparency, and Security

On this week’s Checklist: How to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask; App Tracking Transparency; and a BIG security update for macOS.

Apple releases major updates for macOS, iOS, and more

macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, and more: major security updates from Apple (including a critical patch for macOS and a big privacy change in iOS).

Facebook Finds New iOS Spyware Phenakite

The iOS spyware threat Phenakite was discovered by Facebook. In this article: What it is | How it works | What iOS users should know.

Checklist 227: Playing AirTag

AirTag is finally here. On this Checklist, we’ll tell you what it is, why some competitors are crying foul, and how it protects your privacy.

News from Apple's April 2021 Spring Loaded Event

iMacs, AirTag, and More at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event

Apple’s Spring Loaded event brings new iMacs, new iPad Pros, AirTag, and more. Details, Prices, Specs, and Availability.

FLoC ...

What is Google’s FLoC (and does it harm privacy)?

What is Google’s FLoC? In this article, we’ll explain what FLoC is, why it may be a privacy threat, and how to check for it in your browser.

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