The Checklist by SecureMac

Latest Episodes:

Checklist 186 - Catching Up on Contact Tracing May 21, 2020

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Even as we stay inside, the contact tracing story is fast moving. On Checklist 186 by SecureMac, we look at regions that've decided to refuse the Silicon Valley solution, regions that have changed their minds on the Silicon Valley solution, and the arrival of the Silicon Valley solution. Have a listen, and tell a friend!

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Checklist 185 - Real Looking Scams and Fake Looking Help May 14, 2020

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On Checklist 185 by SecureMac:

- Three scams that look legit

- Legitimate help that looks like a scam

- Does taking your temperature violate your privacy?

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Checklist 184 - Safe Passwords with Bart Busschots May 07, 2020

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Everybody talks about safe passwords, but Bart Busschots did something about them. Taking inspiration from a couple of sources, he built the password generator xkpasswd.net. We'll get to know Bart and do a bit of password talk. Then, Google is finally making the Nest harder to "hack." We'll hit how on Checklist 184.

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Checklist 183 - Tracing the Contact Tracing Story Apr 30, 2020

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The plan Apple and Google made for a contact tracing API is underway. Today, we recap the story so far, assess the public's appetite for the technology, and talk about what you can do besides wait to go outside.

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Checklist 182 - Tech Versus Tech Versus Coronavirus Apr 23, 2020

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Apple and Google have a plan for contact tracing, while Germany and France have another plan. What's the difference? Senior security engineer and data analyst George Starcher joins us to talk it over. Plus, a text message you simply MUST ignore. Thanks for joining us on this week's Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 181 - Tech Takes on Coronavirus Apr 16, 2020

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This week, Ken looks at the Apple/Google team-up on contact tracing, Apple's use of Maps data to fight the spread of COVID-19, and a story about brand phishing that's not coronavirus related. Mostly.

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Checklist 180 - Scams, Sign-Ins, and Automatic Updates Apr 09, 2020

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This week, August and Ken talk COVID-19 stimulus scams, a bunch of apps going live with Sign-In with Apple, and the never ending (and pretend) debate over automatic updates.

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Checklist 179 - An Updates Update Apr 02, 2020

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This week, we'll look at some of Apple's recent OS updates with an emphasis on the security fixes included. Plus a look at why you should (or should not) set your devices for automatic updates.

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Checklist of Checklists Around COVID-19 Mar 26, 2020

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No new show this week, but a list of shows to help keep you safe as we continue to deal with coronavirus.

Checklist 178 - Another Coronavirus Checklist Mar 19, 2020

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Nicholas Ptacek sits in with Ken Ray this week. Topics include:

- Protecting your privacy and your data in a time of crisis

- Making your home network and equipment work-ready