SecurityChecklist 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.
February 4, 2022 • 5 min read
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BlogValentine’s Day scams in 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.
February 1, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know
AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability).
January 28, 2022 • 6 min read
Blog5 Apple Watch Security and Privacy Tips
Apple Watch Security and Privacy tips. Includes location privacy on Apple Watch, passcode and auto-erase information, and more.
January 14, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay
Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.
January 13, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityA brief introduction to NFTs and security
What are NFTs? What about NFTs and security? This article explains what NFTs are and how to keep your NFTs safe.
January 12, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts
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?
January 6, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special
The Hacky Holidays Special: The Checklist crew gets together to discuss our favorite Hollywood films about computers and hacking!
December 23, 2021 • 1 min read
Security4 new iCloud Keychain features for 2022
New iCloud keychain features for 2022: built-in 2FA code generator, Passwords in System Preferences, and more.
December 20, 2021 • 2 min read
SecurityApple 2021 year-in-review
SecureMac’s Apple 2021 year-in-review, with a security and privacy focus of course! Plus, our Apple 2022 outlook and predictions.
December 17, 2021 • 8 min read
SecurityChecklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World
Log4j is an Internet-breaking vulnerability that could affect users for years to come. Apple AirTag stalking help for Android users.
December 16, 2021 • 6 min read
Blog7 days to a safer 2022
We all want a safer 2022 in terms of cybersecurity. These 7 steps will help make it happen! Password managers, identity theft, and more!
December 15, 2021 • 8 min read