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The Checklist by SecureMac

SecureMac presents The Checklist. Hosted by Ken Ray, each week The Checklist hits security topics for your Mac and iOS devices. From how-to’s and safety tips, to security news of the day, The Checklist by SecureMac takes a conversational, solutions oriented approach to security for the average user. Check in each Thursday for a new Checklist!

Latest Episodes:

Checklist 412 - DeepSeek Concerns and Newspapers Held for Ransom Feb 21, 2025

Have you heard about the 70+ newspaper across the U.S. being held for ransom? We’ll talk about the cyberattack that’s gripped publisher Lee Enterprises. Plus - DeepSeek is the hottest thing in A.I. right now. From a privacy and security standpoint - it also looks to be the most dangerous. We’ll dig into it on Checklist 412 - brought to you by SecureMac

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Checklist 411 - Virtual Dates and Zero-Day Updates Feb 14, 2025

Valentine’s Day comes once a year, but romance scams are constant. We’ll look at some of those and ways to avoid them. Plus - a look at Apple’s OS updates from earlier this week. That’s all on Checklist No. 411, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 410 - OCR Malware in the App Store Feb 07, 2025

News of troubling malware in apps in Apple’s App Store. We’ll tell the tale of SparkCat, what it's trying to steal, and how to stay protected. Also - If you use, drive for, or work with Grubhub, your info may have been stolen. We'll tell you more on Checklist No. 410 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 409 - Change Healthcare’s Strange and Changing Story Jan 31, 2025

Have you heard the latest on the Change Healthcare hack? Checklist 409’s got it. Plus - a lot of Apple operating systems got updates this week. Most of those got a fix for a vulnerability under active exploit - but what about the ones that didn’t? We’ll look into that on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 408 - Family Passwords and Smishing, Revisited Jan 24, 2025

We’re talking about family passwords. What are they? Why are they important? What should you consider when considering one? Plus - we’ll revisit the toll road smishing scams and why they’re so prevalent today. That’s all on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 407 - Scams Sparked by SoCal Fires Jan 17, 2025

The destructive fires in Southern California are sparking activity from scammers. We’ll look at who’s being targeted and how to stay protected. Plus - How many scam text messages do you get in a week? If you’ve got an iPhone, Apple’s built in a protection against some of them - but it’s pretty easy to break. We’ll tell you more on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logos Jan 10, 2025

This week, we’ll look at a new initiative by the U.S. Government to raise awareness around security and IoT devices. First though - the carriers that didn’t know for months that their networks had been pwned by Chinese hackers say they now see no signs of Chinese hackers on their networks! It is news you can feel about on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 405 - Neo-el: Hacky Holidays Reloaded Dec 20, 2024

Artificial Intelligence - creator of super-users and (in fiction at least) destroyer of worlds. A.I. is the greatest thing since sliced bread, according to Silicon Valley. In the movies though, it’s a source of soulless control that will eventually kill us all.

Speaking of killing - you may have some time to kill this holiday season. So we decided to fill it with films! We’ll look at three of our favorite A.I. films, what they got right, and what we should learn from them on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 404 - Safe Digital Travel and OS Updates Dec 13, 2024

Public wifi is everywhere when we're traveling, but is it safe? We're looking at ways to make sure. Plus - security updates in Apple's OS updates on Checklist No. 404, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 403 - The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption Dec 06, 2024

The FBI is suggesting that people use communications tools that employ end-to-end-encryption. That's due to hackers from China accessing major telecoms in the U.S., using a backdoor built for "good guys." We’ll look at the Salt Typhoon attack, the FBI’s change of heart on encryption, and consider a few end-to-end-encrypted communication options on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 402 - Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024 Nov 27, 2024

Bad guys and A.I. may try to wreck our holiday shopping. From deepfake celebrity endorsements to more convincing phishing messages to imitation sites that look like the real thing - there are tons of scams out there, aided by A.I. Good news though - they can be thwarted using the same practices we’ve used for years. We’ll revisit those on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 401 - Malware by Mail Nov 22, 2024

Apple released a slew of updates this week to fix a couple of zero-days targeting Intel-based Macs. So why did we have to update our iPhones? We’ll explore. First though - bad guys in Switzerland are sending malware by mail. Like - physical mail. How does that work and what can we learn? Find out on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 400 - Reboots, PDFs, and Passwords Nov 15, 2024

This week, we’re diving into iOS 18’s “inactivity reboot.” Also - a North Korean phishing attack aimed at Macs that is so easy to thwart, plus NordPass is out with its list of the most common passwords of 2024 - and they’re even worse than you might imagine.

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Checklist 399 - Passwords with Allison Sheridan Nov 08, 2024

The NosillaCast Podcast’s Allison Sheridan joins host Ken Ray to talk about Apple’s password management app - cleverly called “Passwords.” Her thinking on the app has evolved. She'll tell us why on Checklist No. 399 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 398 - The More Things Change… Nov 01, 2024

Even if you’ve never been a United Health customer and even if you’ve never heard of Change Healthcare - you can be a victim of the Change Healthcare data breach! Just ask show host Ken Ray! He had to learn firsthand about credit freezes this week - learning he will share with us on Checklist No. 398, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 397 - Stormy Forecast and Security Updates Oct 25, 2024

We are under two weeks from this year’s election - after which, there may be danger. The intelligence community is tracking plans by foreign actors to incite violence in the U.S. between now and Inauguration Day. We will look at what they’re seeing and how we might avoid it. Plus - updates from Apple next week. We’ll talk about why you should download them with singing! It's all on Checklist No. 397, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 396 - 23andMe and NPD, Revisited Oct 18, 2024

We’re following up on two of the biggest data breach stories in the last year - the loss of data on millions by 23andMe and on hundreds of millions by National Public Data. What 23andMe might do next is shocking, while the behind-the-scenes story of NPD is baffling. We’ll hit it all on Checklist No. 396, brought to to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 395 - iPhone Protection and A.I. Detection Oct 11, 2024

It is new iPhone season. Whether yours is new or not, we’ll go over some tips for keeping your iPhone from getting stolen, keeping bad guys from accessing it if it does get stolen, and how to go about getting it back. Plus - politicians, voters, celebrities and A.I. We’re tackling so much on Checklist No. 395, brought to to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 394 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 Oct 04, 2024

It is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we want to make you aware of it! Passwords, multi-factor authentication, software updates, and more. You may know about such things, but this is one to share with friends and family. Make them cybersecurity aware with Checklist No. 394, brought to to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 393 - Disappointment and Worry Sep 27, 2024

Two disappointments and a heaping helping of worry on this week’s show. We’re worried about the upcoming U.S. elections, though the FBI and CISA say there may be reason to worry less. Disappointments include Apple dropping a lawsuit against NSO Group and bad guys misusing American treasure Tom Hanks. We’ll hit all of that on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 392 - Safety and Security in Apple’s Fall OS Updates Sep 13, 2024

As this show goes out, we’re about 72-hours from the release of iOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, watchOS 11, and the rest of the usual OS suspects. Lots of privacy and security stuff - as well as general health and safety. We’re hitting some of the big ones on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 391 - Sextortion Scams and QR Codes, Revisited Sep 06, 2024

There’s a new sextortion scam out there. You really don’t have to worry about it though - IF you know what to watch for. We’ll tell you more. Plus - reports of a new round of QR code phishing at some beach towns. We’ll fill you in on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 390 - Ask a Philosopher Aug 30, 2024

On this week’s show:

- A phishing test that seems to have gone too far…

- Spying and hacking in unsuspecting ways…

- And maybe it’s time to call in the philosophers…

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Checklist 389 - The NPD Leak and an A.I. President, Revisited Aug 23, 2024

We are revisiting the the National Public Data leak this week. You know… the one that probably exposed your info as well as the info of every citizen of Canada, the UK, and the US? We’ll talk about finding out whether your data was compromised and what to do if it was. Plus - continued fallout from the New Hampshire primary/AI Joe Biden robocall.

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Checklist 388 - Everybody’s Data is Out There Aug 16, 2024

If you live in Canada, the UK, or the US, it looks like a lot of your aggregated personal info has been leaked. Like - one big leak. 2.7 billion files just… out there. We’ll tell you more. Plus - you may be worried about safety and A.I., but are you worried enough? MIT doesn’t think so - we’ll tell you why.

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Checklist 387 - Fixing a Four-Zero Day Aug 09, 2024

On this episode - Getting creepy face-time with your favorite sports team, banking in India makes a serious security move, and subtracting four zeroes for security. So much to hit on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 386 - Privacy, Security, Updates, and Apple Intelligence Aug 02, 2024

Apple is upping its intelligence quotient. The Cupertino-company let slip the first bits of Apple Intelligence to developers this week, with betas for the OS after next. We’ll hit some security features tied into that. Plus - the operating systems we’ve already got got updates this week with a lot of security fixes. We’ll touch on those on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 385 - Leaving Cookies on the Table Jul 26, 2024

It was sort of surprising when Google announced years ago that it planned to block third-party cookies from its Chrome browser. This prompted a few questions like - what are cookies? Why did Google pledge that? And why did it eventually change its corporate mind? We’ll try to answer those questions of this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 384 - A Very Un-Fun Snow Day Jul 19, 2024

AT&T has lost info on roughly one-third of the US population. Relax! They’ve plugged that hole... now. We’ll look at what was lost, revisit the Ticketmaster hack, and find out if there’s a Snowflake’s chance of fixing any of it on Checklist No. 384, brought to you by Securemac.

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Checklist 383 - Roll for Security Jul 12, 2024

The ChatGPT app for Mac had a pretty big privacy and security problem, even if parent company OpenAI didn’t think so. They fixed it anyway - we’ll tell you why. Also, some bad guy may have peeked behind the DM screen at user info on Roll20. Make your saving throw! This is The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac!

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Checklist 382 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Special Jul 05, 2024

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.

Where Khan went wrong
Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

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Checklist 381 - Kaspersky Ban, the Change Hack, and Virtual Bugs Jun 28, 2024

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

The Commerce Department is kicking Kaspersky out of the U.S.
Another shoe has dropped in the Change Healthcare hack
And an Apple Vision Pro bug to unleash virtual bugs

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Checklist 380 - Playing CSAM, Recall, and DNA Catch-Up Jun 21, 2024

Everything old is new again! Calls for tech companies to override end-to-end encryption for CSAM detection, Microsoft recalls Recall for now, and regulators in Canada and the UK think maybe the 23andMe breach is worth investigating. That’s all ahead on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 379 - Privacy and Security at WWDC24 Jun 14, 2024

For years, Apple has built a reputation on privacy and security - and that’s about to be tested in a big way. The company has announced plans to fold A.I. (Apple Intelligence) into its next big round of OS updates. We’ll look at how they plan to keep that secure. Plus - new features coming to protect user privacy and security.

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Checklist 378 - Probable Ticketmaster Data Breach Jun 07, 2024

Another week - another apparent loss of consumer information. Who’s got tickets to all the hottest shows, info on half-a-billion people, and a seemingly serious security headache? We’ll let you know on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 377 - Should We Maybe Talk About Deep Fakes and A.I.? May 31, 2024

This week on The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac, two tails of misuses of AI tools - each pulled off by individuals, and each with serious ramifications. But - you know… we make it fun!

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Checklist 376 - Too Much Recall May 24, 2024

Remember those embarrassing pictures you took and then deleted? They’re back! Oh wait! They’re gone again. We’ll look at a troubling technical issue tied to last week’s OS updates from Apple. First though - spyware as a feature! That’s what some are calling a new offering from Microsoft. We’ll tell you more on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 375 - Updates and Affirmatives May 17, 2024

On this edition of The Checklist - the start of a scam you almost can’t help but fall for. We’ll tell you what it is, and why you shouldn’t freak out even if you start to fall for it. First though - a slew of OS updates from Apple this week with a slew of security fixes. We’ll look at those on Checklist No. 375 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 374 - 2FA Minus One May 03, 2024

The dating app Tinder is taking steps to protect its users. We’ll tell you what those are. First though: The world now knows how bad guys were able to steal the medical info of millions from Change Healthcare… and you are not going to believe it. We will fill you in on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 373 - Change We Can’t Believe In Apr 26, 2024

We are looking at the recent Change Healthcare hack that may have exposed info on half of the people in the U.S. HALF! Then - an iPhone scam that is notable for its simplicity and brazenness. Don’t try THAT at home. Try Checklist No. 373, brought to you by SecureMac!

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Checklist 372 - A Roku Breach and a Doubtful Exploit Apr 19, 2024

Over half-a-million Roku accounts were compromised recently. We’ll look at what’s being done, and ways to keep your accounts safe. Plus - talk of a scary iPhone exploit that probably doesn’t exits. That’s all on Checklist No. 372, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 371 - AI and (Probably) Pegasus Re-Revisited Apr 12, 2024

More news of AI tools and shenanigans powered by AI tools. It is an election year, after all. Also - Apple’s let people in 92 countries know that somebody’s trying to take over their iPhones. It is an election year, after all. We’ll tell you more on Checklist No. 371, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 370 - The New Old AT&T Data Disaster Apr 05, 2024

After months of romance scams and AI worries - there is something refreshing about a simple data breach story. Not comforting, just understandable.

Somehow sensitive info on over 70-million past and current customers of AT&T has ended up floating around the internet - for maybe as many as six years.

What do we know? And what can you do? Find out on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 369 - Tax Scams and Password Attacks Mar 29, 2024

It’s tax season and, unlike the Valentine’s Day shows, we thought we’d do this year’s tax show before taxes are due. On today’s episode, several tax scams of which the IRS wants you to beware. Plus - have you heard about the phony password reset requests hitting Apple device owners? We’ll hit it all on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 368 - Love 2.0 Hurts Mar 22, 2024

Remember those organized crime driven romance scams we talked about last week? The organized crime part is no joke - we’ll tell you more. Plus a story that shows ANYONE could fall victim to a romance scam, and the bugs abounding in the latest macOS Sonoma update. That’s all on Checklist No. 368 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 367 - Love 2.0 Stinks Mar 15, 2024

The world of online dating has scammers using A.I. to steal your heart - so they can steal your money and personal info. We’ll talk about ways to avoid those scams. Think a digital dalliance with a chatbot is safer? The Mozilla Foundation disagrees. We’ll tell you why on Checklist No. 367 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 366 - Don’t Be THAT Guy Mar 08, 2024

A look at the security side of Apple’s latest OS updates, inexpensive and insecure video doorbells, and the security dangers of being THAT guy: That’s all on Checklist No. 366 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 365 - There’s a Camera in My Candy Mar 01, 2024

Apple is taking a stand against detecting CSAM in the cloud. Yes - that Apple. We’ll tell you their argument. Plus - Apple fights bad guys from the future, and the tale of a seriously creepy, privacy invading candy machine. That’s all on Checklist No. 365 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 364 - Tech Tackles Technical Difficulties Feb 23, 2024

We are experiencing technical difficulties - like… the planet is. It’s not AI run amok yet. More - people running amok with AI. Good news though - parties somewhat responsible for the mess are making noise about mitigation. We’ll tell you more. Plus - do you live on the most cyber-attacked part of the world? We’ll tell you where that is on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 363 - The Imaginary Toothbrush Botnet Feb 09, 2024

On this edition of The Checklist, we’re following up on the real call from a fake President Biden to voters in New Hampshire. First though - while a DDoS attack from a toothbrush powered botnet did not actually happen, there’s still al lot to learn from it. We’ll tackle that on Checklist No. 363, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 362 - Voices, Lords, and Passkeys Feb 02, 2024

On Checklist No. 362:

We know which tech was used for the presidential deepfakes - you'll never guess what they get
The UK may stop everyone from getting software updates…
And a couple of communications apps get added login protection…

We’ll hit all of that on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.

Checklist 361 - OS Updates and A.I. Presidents Jan 26, 2024

On this week’s episode:

Turning on Stollen Device Protection in iOS 17.3
A slew of security fixes from Apple
Warnings and calls from AI synthesized US presidents

That’s all on Checklist No. 361, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 360 - A.I. and 23andMe Follow Ups Jan 19, 2024

On this week’s episode:

A game to see whether you can tell who’s a bot or not
An A.I. tool to fight A.I. synthesized voices in deepfakes
The Weaksauce Play of the Week (It might be a thing!)

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Checklist 359 - In an Election Year?!? Jan 12, 2024

2024 is an election year - in the U.S. and around the world. Some say it will also be the first A.I. election. We’ll look at concerns around A.I.-generated misinformation and ways to avoid falling victim on Checklist No. 359, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 358 - New Year, New Stuff! Jan 05, 2024

On this New Year’s edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

Using new tech safely
Disposing of old tech safely
Resolutions to make for a cyber-safe 2024

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Checklist 357 - The Hacky Holidays Special Dec 21, 2023

An 11 year-old wreaks havoc, a game that is not worth playing, and putting a blind guy behind the wheel - Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 356 - Security Updates in Apple’s Latest OS Updates Dec 14, 2023

Apple dropped a slew of OS updates this week - nearly all of which came with security tweaks and fixes. We’ll take a look at some of those. Then - there’s a big set of security protections planned for a near future update. We’ll look at that as well on Checklist No. 356, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 355 - 23andMe and 7 Million Others Dec 07, 2023

A bad story gets worse - We’ll talk about the growing number of victims in the 23andMe breach. First though - an interesting story about what might happen when one goes into Lockdown Mode late. That’s all on Checklist No. 355, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 354 - Safe Holiday Shopping in the Metaverse and Meatspace Nov 30, 2023

It’s the holiday season, and The Checklist by SecureMac wants to make sure you’re shopping safely - online and in physical stores. Beware the Grinch Bots and Juggers! And find out what those things are on Checklist No. 354, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 353 - A Letter on Passkeys from Allison Sheridan Nov 21, 2023

As you gather with friends and family this holiday season, consider letting them know about the safety, security, and ease of use of passkeys. Allison Sheridan, host of NosillaCast Podcast - online at Podfeet.com, has written an email to friends and family about putting passkeys to work. We’ll talk about that - plus a list of holiday shopping Checklist episodes to check out on Checklist No. 353 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 352 - AI: The "A" is for "Anxious" Nov 16, 2023

On Checklist No. 352 by SecureMac - Why the “A” in A.I. is for both "artificial" and "anxious," some A.I. news that might make you more anxious, and safety measures you can employ to help allay that anxiety.

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Checklist 351 - DNA, Heavy Hacks, and Knock-Offs Nov 09, 2023

Revisiting a few past stories this week, including:

- A look at knock-off AirPods

- A possible Pegasus sighting in Armenia

- Genealogy sites start requiring 2FA

That’s all on Checklist No. 351, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 350 - Spyware and Celebrities Nov 02, 2023

- Apple moves to fight iMessage eavesdroppers

- An apparent spying operation in India

- Famous people used as phishing lures

That’s all on Checklist No. 350, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 349 - iPhone Scams, Passkeys, and OS Updates Oct 26, 2023

Checklist 349 - iPhone Scams, Passkeys, and OS Updates

Turning overheating iPhones into a scam
Learning from Amazon's Passkey implementation
The security side of this week's OS updates from Apple

That’s all on Checklist No. 349, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 348 - 23andMe and You and Everyone We Know Oct 19, 2023

- Catching Up on the 23andMe Hack

- Avoiding Social Media Scams with the FTC

- California Passes the Delete Act

That’s all on Checklist No. 348, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 347 - Passkeys and Past Advice Oct 13, 2023

Apple and Google are pushing us toward a passkey future. We'll talk about how and why. Plus - why do people KEEP falling for scams? We'll look at a few reasons on Checklist No. 347, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 346 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Oct 05, 2023

It's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week, we’ll pay a visit to the good folks at CISA.gov for a list of tips to keep businesses safe and a list to keep individuals safe. Tell a friend! It’s Checklist No. 346, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 345 - Privacy, Security, and Sonoma Sep 28, 2023

This week - we’ll look at privacy and security features built into macOS Sonoma as well as some small but mighty important updates for all Apple hardware. Plus - stopping unsavory and unsolicited pics in messaging apps. That’s all on Checklist No. 345, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 344 - iOS 17, Pegasus, and Sportsball! Sep 21, 2023

Privacy and security features in iOS 17! News on some recent Pegasus targets! Getting cyber-ready for the big game! That’s all on Checklist No. 344, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 343 - Pegasus and Wonderlust Sep 14, 2023

Pegasus is still flying, and Apple is still trying to bring it down. We’ll catch up with the latest on NSO Group’s spyware. Plus - Privacy and security aspects of Apple’s latest iPhone and Apple Watch event on Checklist No. 343, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 342 - Cyberattacks, Moonshots, and HIPAA Sep 07, 2023

BlackBerry has bad news about cyberattacks on three key sectors. We will focus on one - healthcare, what some people are doing to protect that sector, and what we can do to protect ourselves on Checklist No. 342, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 341 - Fake Goods and Student Loan Scams Aug 31, 2023

The Feds recently seized $400K in counterfeit Apple kit. We’ll talk about avoiding the fakes, and what to do if you think your headphones are phony. Plus - Student loan payments are restarting soon. We’ll talk about some of the scams growing around their return on Checklist No. 341 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 340 - QR Codes and Magic Doors Aug 24, 2023

On Checklist No. 340 by SecureMac - A look at a seemingly serious phishing campaign that hinges on malicious QR codes. Plus, the UK plans the impossible - a backdoor in encryption that only work for good guys. That folly plus Apple’s take on this edition of The Checklist.

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Checklist 339 - Common Sense Security Steps Aug 17, 2023

What do a new issue for Intel-based Macs, confusion around Bluetooth on iOS, and ATM skimmers and scammers have in common? They can all be thwarted by common sense security steps. We’ll talk about all of it on Checklist No. 339, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 338 - Macs and Keyboards and Required Reasons Aug 10, 2023

On Checklist 338 - Exploits targeting macOS are on the rise on the dark web. We’ll check that, plus stealing keystrokes via sound and new API rules for Apple developers on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 337 - I, Charger Jul 20, 2023

On Checklist 337 - We’ll look at scammy online ads, the dangers they pose, and how to avoid them. First though - Like “juice jacking” on steroids, EV Chargers pose a potentially huge security risk. We’ll look at why, what can be done, and by whom on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 336 - Rapid Security Response (and Retreat) Jul 13, 2023

You’ve heard of Apple's Rapid Security Response - but how much do you know about it? We’ll examine it through the lens of this week’s two RSR releases. Plus - one school’s password reset fail. That’s all on Checklist No. 336 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 335 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Special Jul 06, 2023

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.

Where Khan went wrong
Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

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Checklist 334 - Summertime, and the Scamming’s Easy Jun 29, 2023

Summer’s here and bad guys are on phishing trips. We’ll talk about some seasonal scams making the rounds, plus common text scams and how to avoid them on Checklist No. 334 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 333 - Passkeys and Security Updates Jun 22, 2023

Apple released a lot of small but mighty updates on Wednesday - patching vulnerabilities on devices new and old… we’ll go over what was released and what got fixed. First though - the password is dying: Long live the passkey. We’ll work to make sense of those on Checklist No. 333 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 332 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC23 Part II Jun 15, 2023

Fighting A.I. hazards, improving app privacy labels, and another safeguard for Apple Vision Pro - We'll hit more privacy and security news from WWDC23 on Checklist No. 332 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 331 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC23 Jun 09, 2023

WWDC23 is (or was) this week. While the last one seemed short on privacy and security talk, such talk runs deep this year. We’ll look at safety features coming to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and the operating system for Apple’s new mixed-reality headset on Checklist No. 331, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 330 - CAPTCHA, Pegasus, and Mr. Softy’s Migraine Jun 01, 2023

Microsoft has found a Ventura vulnerability. We’ll tell you what it is and what to do about it. Bad guys have found a decidedly low-tech way through CAPTCHA, and Apple’s Pegasus spotting is spot-on. We’ll hit it all on Checklist No. 330, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 329 - Voice Clones and OS Updates May 25, 2023

Motherboard has run a proof-of-concept exercise using a cloned A.I. to break into a bank account. We’ll tell you what the U.S. Senate wants to know, and how you can protect your account from such attacks. Plus a look at the security fixes in last week’s OS updates from Apple on Checklist No. 329, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 328 - Talking with Grandpa and ChatGPT May 18, 2023

Scammers are targeting everybody, though the elderly are among the most vulnerable. We’ll look at ways to help protect them. Plus - have you told ChatGPT stuff you wish you hadn’t? We’ll tell you how to take it all back on Checklist No. 328, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 327 - A.I. Dangers and Working Remote Securely May 11, 2023

ZDNet has shared eight tips for working securely away from the office. We’ll share those with you. First though - A.I. Voice Scams are on the rise. We’ll talk about what they are and how to avoid them on Checklist No. 327, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 326 - Schrödinger's Vulnerability May 04, 2023

Suddenly juice jacking doesn’t exist? We’ll talk about that argument and what you can do to fight it (whether it’s real or not). Plus - AirTag gets a vote of confidence, a word of warning, and a coalition. We’ll hit it all on Checklist No. 326, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 325 - Alerts on Alerts! Apr 27, 2023

Extortion fraud emails are on the rise, your HomePod has picked up a safety feature, and there’s a more prevalent computing threat than juice jacking. We’ll hit it all on Checklist 325 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 324 - Real Threats from Artificial Intelligence Apr 13, 2023

The FBI warns against “juice jacking,” an A.I. story where YOU are the threat, and small updates from Apple with big, important fixes. It’s all on Checklist No. 324 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 323 - The Principal and the Thief Apr 06, 2023

Tax day looms in the U.S., and we’ve got two tax scam stories - One about malware disguised as official tax stuff, and one about an official tax site spewing malware. Plus - the story of the school principal who thought she was giving Elon Musk $100,000 on Checklist No. 323 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 322 - Safety and Security in the March 2023 Apple OS Updates Mar 30, 2023

Tons of OS updates from Apple this week brought tons of security fixes, as well as safety and accessibility changes. We’ll look at those - plus, a peek at things to come on Checklist No. 322 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 321 - Not Phoning It In Mar 23, 2023

The good guys are snooping on our cellphones, the bad guys are ditching their smartphones, and your cellular carrier is not the safe harbor you’d hoped. We’re Not Phoning It In on Checklist No. 321, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 320 - Speedy Scams and Securing iCloud Mar 16, 2023

A financial crisis last Friday led to scams a scant 48-hours later. We will marvel at the speed and fight the bad guys. Plus a step that could keep iPhone thieves from changing your Apple ID password. That’s all on Checklist No. 320, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 319 - Avoiding Tax Scams in 2023 Mar 09, 2023

Tax day is a little over a month away in the U.S., and scammers are taking advantage. On Checklist 319 by SecureMac:

New tax scams for 2023
Old tax scams that are still making the rounds
Ways to stay safe during tax season

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Checklist 318 - Let’s Not Be Victims Mar 02, 2023

Protecting yourself from the random AirDrop!
Keeping your AirPods Max about you!
Protecting yourself against iPhone and Passcode theft!

Three stories of actual crimes - against which we can work to protect ourselves.

Let’s not be victims on Checklist No. 318 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 317 - Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turn Feb 23, 2023

Twitter's announced a move tied to user account security. The move has generated worry, it’s generated confusion, and it’s opened the door to scam artists. We’ll tackle Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turn on Checklist No. 317 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 316 - Apple Card Safety and OS Updates Feb 16, 2023

On Checklist 316 by SecureMac: Apple has advice for making Apple Card use even safer. Plus, a few Apple updates fix a big security issue, but break a big app in the process. Have a listen, and please tell others about this show!

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Checklist 315 - Avoiding Valentine’s Scams Feb 09, 2023

On Checklist 315 by SecureMac:

- Avoiding scams aimed at the heart

- Scam surveys and how to avoid them

- Data privacy gets a great big mention

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Checklist 314 - Playing Catch-Up Feb 02, 2023

We’re playing catch-up on episode 314 of The Checklist by SecureMac, including:

When Is Your Old iPhone Too Old to Be Safe?
When Security Keys Won’t Work for Your Apple Gear
Digital Clean-Up for the Relatively New Year

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Checklist 313 - Apple Security Fixes and Features Jan 27, 2023

A big week of updates from Apple. Episode 313 of The Checklist by SecureMac looks at:

- Features and fixes in the various OS updates

- Security Keys 102

- Data Privacy Day initiatives from Apple

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Checklist 312 - Disconnecting Connected Appliances Jan 19, 2023

Cisco killing support for a line of routers leads again to wondering who’s doing what about end-of-life care for internet-of-things things, and what consumers can do now. We’ll look at that from a few angles on Checklist 312 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 311 - Your Cyberpunk Life Jan 12, 2023

The year is 2023 - the future! There is a Gibsonian tint to events of the day - like black-hats using A.I. to scam the unsuspecting, license plates that can be tracked and altered, and power companies hiring robots for security. It’s your cyberpunk life on Checklist 311 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 310 - Old Tech and a New Year Checklist Jan 05, 2023

What does one do when their Internet of Things things reach end-of-life? We’ll look at a few answers. Plus - Brushing up on good security habits for the new year on Checklist no. 310 - brought you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 309 - The Hacky Holidays Special Dec 24, 2022

An 11 year-old wreaks havoc, a game that is not worth playing, and putting a blind guy behind the wheel - Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 308 - 7 Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Gift Setup Dec 22, 2022

With the holiday shopping done, The Checklist by SecureMac presents seven tips for securing those electronic gifts. And be sure to look for the annual Hacky Holidays special this Saturday 24 December!

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Checklist 307 - Rapping and Unwrapping Security Tips Dec 15, 2022

Cars and computers - they make great gifts! They also present digital dangers. We’ll look at:

The trove of personal data that is the modern car…
Getting a Mac ready for kids this Christmas…
OS updates from Apple that bring security fixes…

Rapping and unwrapping security tips on Checklist No. 306 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 306 - Safety Features on the Way and Features You’re Not Using Dec 08, 2022

Do you know what a password manager does? We’ll look at a few helpful features in many password managers that aren’t in the name. First though, Apple made security news this week. Safety Features on the Way and Features You’re Not Using on Checklist no. 306 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 305 - Dangers in the Latest Thing Dec 02, 2022

On Checklist no. 305 by SecureMac - A TikTok challenge presents a digital danger. Plus - we’re talking about stupid passwords, because we still have to. First though - tips on how to safely ride the Mastodon.

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Checklist 304 - Black Friday Scams 2022 with Nick Leon Nov 17, 2022

Black Friday 2022 is next week! Are you ready? Scammers hope you are not. Getting us ready - SecureMac’s Nick Leon has put together a Black Friday Scams 2022 checklist. He’s here to walk us through it on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 303 - App Store Tracking Opacity Nov 10, 2022

On Checklist No. 303: Security researchers Mysk have raised concerns about App Store data given the rise of ads across the store. We’ll look at their concerns and weigh how concerned we should be. Plus - little updates from Apple with some interesting changes.

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Checklist 302 - Privacy, Security and the 2022 Updates (Part 2) Nov 03, 2022

On Checklist No. 302: How Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter created a phishing vulnerability for some high profile targets. First though - Apple’s latest operating system for the Mac hit last week. We’ll look at some of its privacy and security tweaks on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 301 - Student Loan Scams and Positive Trends Oct 27, 2022

On Checklist No. 301 by SecureMac, we’re looking at possible scams tied to Student Loan Forgiveness and how to avoid them. Also - positive trends in consumer awareness around privacy and security. Have a listen!

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Checklist 300 - Things to Consider When Smartening Your Home Oct 20, 2022

A list of questions to consider around security cameras ends up with a look at a new line of smart home devices and a few matters around Matter. So much to consider on Checklist No. 300 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 299 - It Is Still Cybersecurity Awareness Month Oct 13, 2022

We are taking the Cybersecurity Champion thing really seriously. Today, more resources to help you sharpen your cybersecurity skills. Plus, a small but mighty update for your iPhone. That’s all on Checklist No. 299, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 298 - Are You Even Aware What Month It Is? Oct 06, 2022

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US. This year, organizations want you to See Yourself in Cyber. What does that mean? Why do we do this? Is it even worth doing?!? We’ll examine that and make YOU an honorary Cyber Champion on Checklist No. 298, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 297 - Avoiding CAPTCHA Sep 30, 2022

On this week’s Checklist -

Making Logging-In Easier
The Dangers of Difficult Logins
Adware Fraud in Google and Apple App Stores

All of that on Checklist No. 297, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 296 - On Her Majesty’s Secret Scams Sep 22, 2022

Tugging at your heartstrings to get into your wallet. On this week’s Checklist:

A tale of a targeted scam,
A security threat from 20 minutes into the future
And what do the queen’s death and Hurricane Fiona have in common?

Find out on Checklist No. 296, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 295 - Privacy, Security and the 2022 Updates (Part 1) Sep 15, 2022

Apple released new versions of iOS, watchOS, and tvOS this week. We’ll look at a bunch of new privacy and security features in iOS 16 plus security fixes for several Apple operating systems. New software week means lots to hit on the Checklist no. 295, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 294 - The Threat is Coming from Inside the House! Sep 01, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

PayPal as phishing lure
California may make the web safer for kids across the country
A brand new update for a really old OS about which you should know

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Checklist 293 - Going (Securely) Back to School Aug 25, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac, it is back to school time. From kindergarteners to college kids - there are all sorts of security issues, including keeping our hardware and software safe, keeping our behavior safe, and keeping an eye out for bad guys! Safety tips for all ages on Checklist No. 293 - Brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 292 - This is (Probably) a Test Aug 18, 2022

On Checklist No. 292 by SecureMac:

An alert about the Emergency Alert System
Apple issues small updates with big security fixes
Questionable thief leaves the luggage, takes the AirTag

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Checklist 291 - Taking Advantage of Your Good Nature Aug 11, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

7 Apps to Remove from Your Mac Immediately
“Twitter Support” Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
Identifying and Avoiding Charity Scams

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Checklist 290 - When and When Not to Be "That Person" Aug 04, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - From being the lone security soldier to knowing when to call for backup. We’re looking at communication breakdowns between corporate security and everyone else, and a scary story of tracking down an AirTag on Checklist No. 290 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 289 - Breaches, Edits, and Heat Jul 28, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - We’re assessing the impact of data breaches. Plus important changes to editing and un-sending in iMessage in iOS 16, and paying a visit to heat.gov on Checklist No. 289, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 288 - Everything Old Is News Again Jul 21, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - Email scams, revisited, and old Apple software gets updated. Spinning the oldies on Checklist No. 288, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 287 - Taking a Look at Lockdown Mode Jul 14, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

- Apple previews Lockdown Mode, meant to fight state-sponsored spyware

- What a data breach can teach us about vigilance

- Getting to know the various beeps of AirTag

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Checklist 286 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Special Jul 07, 2022

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.

- Where Khan went wrong

- Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes

- And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

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Checklist 285 - Keeping Your Health Data Private Jul 01, 2022

The ability to communicate instantly via computer or smartphones is great. The ability to store, access, and transmit our health info is great. But those two things together offer so many points of weakness in controlling our medical info. We’ll talk keeping your health data private on Checklist 285 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 284 - New Breaches, New Protections Jun 23, 2022

A bad old-fashioned data breach with a good old-fashioned response, an Internet-of-Things thing in seriously hot water, and two protections coming to communications in Apple software updates - we’ll hit it all on Checklist 284 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 283 - Edit the Edit and Unsend Plans Jun 16, 2022

A call for Apple to edit its plans for editing and unsending messages in iMessage in defense of victims of abuse. Plus a healthcare provider is hit with a data breach and Heineken is NOT giving away beer on WhatsApp. Happy Father’s Day from The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 282 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC22 Jun 09, 2022

Some say the WWDC22 keynote felt disjointed. While there was no BIG section on privacy and security improvements, such announcements were sprinkled throughout. We’ll hit a few upcoming changes in iOS 16, macOS 13, and across Apple’s ecosystem on Checklist no. 282, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 281 - ATT and Privacy Labels with Anastasia Shuba Jun 02, 2022

A group of researchers has taken a closer look at ATT and Privacy labels, clarifying their purposes in some cases, and raise red flags in others. We're talking with Anastasia Shuba, co-author of the paper "GoodBye Tracking? Impact of iOS App Tracking Transparency and Privacy Labels" on Checklist 281, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 280 - A Checklist of Shame May 26, 2022

A security story with lots of shame and blame to go around - We’ll look at GM’s recent credential stuffing attack. Plus, the treasure trove of data stolen from school kids during the pandemic, and Apple says apps that make accounts have to be able to delete them as well. All of that on Checklist No. 280, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 279 - Updates, Updates, and Ads May 19, 2022

Updates on and for AirTag this week, plus a look at all of the updates Apple released for its hardware. Plus, two companies put out two ads - each with privacy at their core. Updates, Updates, and Ads on Checklist No. 279, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 278 - Getting to Know FIDO May 12, 2022

Last week, we talked about keeping our passwords safe. This week, we’re talking about killing them. Joining us this week to explain is Megan Shamas, Senior Director of Marketing for the FIDO Alliance, online at fidoalliance.org. Getting to know FIDO on Checklist No. 278, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 277 - World Password Day 2022 May 05, 2022

We got you something for World Password Day! It’s a Checklist all about - you’ll never guess - passwords! We’ll look at a survey covering the state of them, password don’ts and password dos on Checklist No. 277, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 276 - Bad Guys Imitating Good Guys and Revisiting Internet of Things Things Apr 28, 2022

Bad guys are imitating good guys and getting away with lots of personal information. We’ll look at how it’s happening and what can be done. Plus, strengthening our Internet of Things thing on Checklist No. 276, brought to you by SecureMac.

Checklist 275 - Tim Cook’s Case Against Sideloading Apr 14, 2022

Publicly arguing for privacy, Apple CEO Tim Cook has made the case for keeping the number of app stores for iPhone to one. We’ll talk about why. Plus - AirTag stalking may be a bigger issue than we thought. We’ll look at new data from Motherboard on Checklist No. 275 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 274 - Crime Does Pay (But It Should Still Be Stopped) Apr 07, 2022

We reference phishing a lot on this show, but it’s been a while since we focused on it. Today, we’re focused on it, looking at different types of phishing scams and how to avoid them. Also - have you been texting you? We’ll look at an interesting issue for some Verizon customers. And finally - crime absolutely does pay, but it’s still bad and should be stopped. All of that on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 273 - What Do You Do If You Lose Your iPhone? Mar 31, 2022

Apple has a plan to shut down repairs on “misappropriated” iPhones, let’s say. Maybe you lost yours. Maybe it’s stolen. The point is, it’s gone. In the immediate aftermath of your iPhone’s disappearance - what are you supposed to do? We’ll talk about that on Checklist No. 273, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 272 - All of the Apps You Need Are in the App Store (Except for the Ones That Aren’t) Mar 24, 2022

Test Flight and WebClips are two great tools from Apple. Unfortunately, they’ve turned out to be great for bad guys as well. We’ll talk today about why all of the apps most people need are in the App Store, plus a cautionary tale of one person tricked into downloading something to her iPhone from somewhere else. It’s all on Checklist 272, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 271 - Making the Case for the Latest Updates Mar 18, 2022

On Checklist No. 271 - Making the case for updating your stuff, Apple slips in a secret Mail Privacy fix, and a group of people who might want to hold off on installing the latest macOS update. Update news abounds on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 270 - Avoiding Tax Scams with Nick Leon Mar 10, 2022

Tax time is upon us in the U.S. Today, we revisit a conversation with SecureMac’s Nick Leon. Originally centered on the 2021 tax season and scams associated with the pandemic, COVID didn't go away last year, and scammers haven't gone away either. We'll hit some scams to watch out for on Checklist 270, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 269 - Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and You Mar 03, 2022

A lot has happened since the last Checklist. A family member of the Checklist crew lost $1,500 to a scammer, and Russia invaded Ukraine. How do these stories tie together? Find out on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 268 - Bleepin’ AirTags and 2FA in Action Feb 24, 2022

A warning about AirTag that’s NOT about AirTag, Apple betas shore up AirTag protections, and Google’s mandatory 2FA look good. Won’t you please enjoy Checklist No. 268, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 267 - But We Had AirTag Last Week… Feb 18, 2022

Small as the Apple’s AirTag is, the stories around it are ever growing and ever changing. And so, we revisit this little thing, hitting:

- Changes planned to make them safer

- A sensible warning from the state of New York

- A tail of sanctioned AirTag stalking

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Checklist 266 - It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Security Feb 10, 2022

Apple Watch is actually a small-but-mighty computer on your wrist. Have you looked at its privacy and security lately? We’ll do that on Checklist 266 by SecureMac. Also - A few mods have been spotted turning AirTags “silent.” We’ll look at why that’s bad, and what you can do to defend against these stealth-mode trackers.

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Checklist 265 - Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Hearts Feb 03, 2022

Apple has made a risky form of 2FA a tiny bit safer. We’ll talk about what it is and how Apple has strengthened it. Plus a look at some Valentine’s scams and how to avoid them on Checklist no. 265, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 264 - Updates and Sharing What You Know Jan 28, 2022

Apple released bug squishing, security fixing updates for just about everything it makes this week. We’ll go over those. Plus a dive into Apple’s updated Personal Safety User Guide with a look at the section on AirTag and why you need to share what you know! We’ll hit it all on Checklist 264 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 263 - Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams Jan 20, 2022

For years, people didn't "get" QR codes. But when the world got COVID-19, this technology that let people do things without touching things got bigger. Bigger with business, bigger with government, and - no surprise - bigger with bad guys. We're talking avoiding QR code phishing scams with SecureMac's Nick Leon on Checklist 263

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Checklist 262 - General Mayhem and Private Relay Jan 13, 2022

Private Relay is a feature for iCloud+ users meant to guard their privacy online. We’ll talk about what it is, how to make sure it’s working, and why it made news this week. Plus a little bit about a little security update from Apple, all on Checklist No. 262, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 261 - Apple and Legacy Contacts Jan 06, 2022

What happens to your data when you die? Apple has made accessing that easier for your loved ones with Legacy Contacts. We’ll talk about what those are, how to assign them, and how they can access your data once you’re gone on Checklist 261, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 260 - The Hacky Holidays Special Dec 23, 2021

An 11 year-old wreaks havoc, a game that is not worth playing, and putting a blind guy behind the wheel - Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 259 - Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World Dec 16, 2021

Security researchers have found the biggest bug in the world and it is apparently everywhere. We’ll learn about Log4j, talk about Log4Shell, and figure out what the SHELL we can do about it.Plus - a plethora of updates from Apple this week. We'll hit those on Checklist No. 259, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 258 - Trackers, Thieves, and Spyware Warnings Dec 10, 2021

If you’re a Verizon iPhone user, Verizon may be tracking what you do online. We’ll talk about that and how to stop it. Plus - Using AirTag to steal cars, and Apple warns Pegasus targets. Lots to hear on Checklist no. 258, brought to you by SecureMac

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Checklist 257 - Suing to Stop Pegasus Dec 02, 2021

Apple is looking to tie Pegasus down. We’ll look at the Cupertino-company’s legal moves against Pegasus creator NSO Group. Plus - Avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and the Messaging apps the FBI doesn’t want you to know about. We tell all on Checklist No. 257, brought to you by SecureMac

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A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving Nov 25, 2021

The folks from The Checklist and SecureMac are spending time with family this week, and yet - we’d still like to be of service. So, we’ve gone back and gathered a few shows that seem ripe for these traveling/shopping/spending time with family days. Find them all in the notes for this week’s show:

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Checklist 256 - A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection Nov 19, 2021

If you’ve got Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection set up and you’ve got an Apple Watch you may not have as much protection as you think. Plus - Apple gives a little insight back to advertisers, and an interesting story of iPhone scams in India on Checklist No. 256 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 255 - Help Wanted: Data Guardian Nov 11, 2021

Scammers are using real ads for fake jobs to steal people’s personal data. We’ll look at how and how to avoid being taken. Plus - those fun quizzes telling you which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you are could actually be bad for your digital health. Find out why on Checklist No. 255 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 254 - Every Day is Black Friday Nov 04, 2021

It is too early to say “Happy Holidays,” but it’s never too early for safe holidays. Supply chain and shipping worries have pushed the holiday shopping season earlier than ever. WIth that in mind, we are talking safe holiday shopping on Checklist 254, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 253 - App Tracking Opacity Oct 28, 2021

Just about everything Apple makes got an update this week, and all of those updates came with security fixes. We’ll look at those in the second part of the show, but first - just when you think Facebook couldn’t be more Facebook, they do it and they do it again. Find out how on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

Checklist 252 - Cheating, Spying, and Cheating Oct 21, 2021

On Checklist 252 by SecureMac

- Visiting a new danger around stalkerware

- Governments want to use tech similar to Apple’s CSAM detection to peek into other parts of our lives

- Kids get clever with Live Text in iOS 15

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Checklist 251 - Problems, Revisited Oct 14, 2021

Remember “illusionofchaos,” that security researcher Apple spent the summer ignoring? They’re doing it again - failing to give credit where credit is due. A look at that, plus the bad guys at mSpy are worse than we thought! Problems, Revisited on Checklist no. 251, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 250 - Apple Additions and Cybersecurity Awareness Oct 07, 2021

On Checklist No. 250 by SecureMac:

Still more privacy and security moves from Apple
A lack of cybersecurity awareness kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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Checklist 249 - The Problem with Apple Security Sep 30, 2021

On Checklist No. 249 - A security researcher has found a vulnerability tied, not to using Apple’s AirTag, but to finding one. Plus, another researcher revealing three zero-days has revealed a whole other security issue for Apple. Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!

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Checklist 248 - A Deeper Dive Into Apple Updates Sep 23, 2021

iPads, iPhones, watches, TVs - aside from the Mac, just about everything Apple makes got updates this week. While we touched last week on some of what was coming. It’s here now (except for what isn’t) and it just works (except for what doesn’t). Privacy, security, and so many updates on Checklist No. 248 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 247 - Grounding Pegasus Sep 17, 2021

This week, The Checklist looks at software updates for every bit of Apple gear aimed at plugging the vulnerability exploited by NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. Plus - Apple’s 80-minute media event features about one-minute on Privacy and Security. We’ll ponder why on Checklist No. 247, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 246 - Apple Delays CSAM Plans Sep 09, 2021

Apple shook the privacy minded world last month with its expanded protections for children plans. Now, it plans to take those plans more slowly. News from Apple and reaction to it, plus a country’s caught elbow-deep in spyware. We’ll talk who and where on Checklist No. 246 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 245 - Controlling Permissions on Devices Sep 02, 2021

The folks at jamf are out with a report - “An Analysis of iOS App Permissions.” Working largely from that, Checklist No. 245 by SecureMac looks at:

What sorts of apps seek what sorts of access
Reasons we should care about those permissions
What businesses and individuals can do about controlling permissions

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Checklist 244 - Stalkerware and Kids’ Safety Aug 26, 2021

A couple of tech sites have run ads that look like articles advertising spyware that looks like a child protection app. We’ll look at the latest from mSpy, plus an article that says Apple does not protect children from people who didn’t turn on Parental Controls. All of that on Checklist 244, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 243 - Protections, Passwords, and Kids Aug 19, 2021

On Checklist No. 243 by SecureMac:

- Explanations and pushback continue around Apple’s Extended Protections for Children

- T-Mobile USA has lost info on over 40-million people

- And kids aren’t great at the password thing

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Checklist 242 - Expanded Protections and Pushback Aug 12, 2021

Apple made some huge announcements last week aimed at protecting kids. While that is laudable, Apple’s plans raised more than a few privacy concerns. We’ll look at Expanded Protections and Pushback on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist Short - Finding Pegasus Tracks Aug 05, 2021

On this short Checklist, we look at the new Spyware Detector from iMazing, covering:

- Why iMazing versus the Amnesty International tool

- How to use it

- What it’ll work on and what it won’t

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Checklist 241 - Updating Apple Gear (Again) and (Still) Following Pegasus Jul 29, 2021

This week on Checklist 241 - Israel is investigating NSO Group, the outfit behind the spyware “Pegasus.” We’ll hear about that, plus the scary state of affairs, as told by The Next Web. Plus - one week after updates for Apple gear, more updates for Apple gear. And how do you AirDrop? We’ll look at a story that may have you reconsidering settings.

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Checklist 240 - Updating Apple Gear and Sizing Up Pegasus Jul 22, 2021

This week on Checklist 240 - Apple releases updates for everything, then updates for everything else. We’ll look at new features and security fixes. We’ll also look at a world-girding spyware story as Pegasus takes flight.

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Checklist 239 - Two + Two = You Jul 15, 2021

While online ads may anonymize your data, there’s a whole industry working to put that data and your identity back together. We’ll talk about that, plus stopping spam calls and stolen passwords from stolen iPhones. It’s all on Checklist No. 239, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 238 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Special Jul 08, 2021

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.

- Where Khan went wrong

- Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes

- And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

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Checklist 237 - The LinkedIn Data Leak Jul 01, 2021

Is it a data leak, or data lake? We'll talk about the personal info of LinkedIn users that's up for sale. Also - what’s going on with who’s health records? And revisiting ID in Apple Wallet - all of that on Checklist No. 237 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 236 - ID in Apple Wallet with Nick Leon Jun 24, 2021

Apple has a plan to put government IDs in the Wallet App on iPhone. Convenient? Sure! But, as with anything new in technology, there are concerns. We’ll look at those from the technical side and the philosophical side with SecureMac’s Nick Leon on Checklist No. 236, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 235 - A Trio of Topics Jun 17, 2021

On Checklist No. 235 by SecureMac:

- The problem with buying tech from the blacklist

- Apple tightens security on AirTag

- A surprising security change coming for iOS

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Checklist 234 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC with August Trometer Jun 10, 2021

Developer extraordinaire and blast from the past August Trometer joins us this week to discuss privacy and security announcements from WWDC21.

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Checklist 233 - A Spate of Scams and Following Up on Venmo Jun 03, 2021

Text scams target the stay-at-homes, phishing scams target folks headed back to the office, and Venmo manages to be less social, more private, and still annoy the privacy minded. Check it out on Checklist No. 233 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 232 - Practice Safe Venmo and Update Your Stuff May 27, 2021

Do you know what Venmo is? President Biden does. For a while at least, we knew what he was doing with it. SecureMac's Nick Leon joins us to talk Venmo and security. Then - a look at a huge security issue fixed in this week's macOS 11.4 update.

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Checklist 231 - Security News Roundup May 20, 2021

Three topics this week: We’ll check Craig Federighi’s comments about malware on the Mac, we’ll look at why the gas stopped in the southeastern US, and Apple seems to be fixing (?) an ATT issue. We’ll hit it all on Checklist 231, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 230 - Waiting for Various Labels May 13, 2021

Have you heard? The Google Play Store’s doing privacy labels just like Apple. Except one site says, no they aren’t. We’ll dive into that. Plus - AirTag’s been out for a couple of weeks. We’ll tackle a physical safety concern and some fun that hackers are having on Checklist No. 230, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 229 - Zero-Days and WebKit with August Trometer May 06, 2021

A week after a slew of updates from Apple, a smaller slew of updates from Apple. Apple issued updates this week meant to tackle two zero-day vulnerabilities tied to WebKit. So… what are those things again? August Trometer joins us to talk it over on Checklist 229, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 228 - Updates, Transparency, and Security Apr 29, 2021

As had been anticipated, Apple let fly with a ton of updates this week, and they did not skimp on the security. We’ll look at a way to open your phone with your masked face, App Tracking Transparency and fallout from App Tracking Transparency, and some important security updates for the Mac.

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Checklist 227 - Playing AirTag Apr 23, 2021

AirTag, Apple’s long awaited device tracker, was finally announced this week. It should be great for keeping track of your stuff, but what’s to stop it from tracking you? We’ll look at the product, some pushback, and privacy issues on Checklist 227 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 226 - Yet Another Facebook Breach Apr 15, 2021

Facebook data on over half-a-billion users has been found on a public hacker site. The good news: The data’s been out there since 2019. Wait… why is that good news? Facebook didn’t tell anyone about the data. How’d we find out? And what’s happening now? Find out now on Checklist 226 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 225 - Raising Digital Citizens with Robert Speciale Apr 01, 2021

From cyberbullying to misinformation to leaving a digital footprint - things that didn’t even exist when a lot of us were kids are things today’s children deal with every day. We’ll talk with educator Robert Speciale about raising better digital citizens on Checklist no. 225 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 224 - Cloudburst Over Hobby Lobby Mar 25, 2021

Reports say a misconfigured AWS cloud server left the info of hundreds of thousands of Hobby Lobby customers exposed. We’ll look at that and a few takes on how best to secure the cloud. Plus - revisiting a checklist on cloud misconceptions with “Security in Color” host Dominique West. All of that on Checklist 224 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 223 - Visiting Clubhouse and Revisiting App Privacy Labels Mar 19, 2021

If you spend any time on the socials, you’ve heard people talk about Clubhouse. It’s been around for close to a year, though it’s really taken off over the past few months. We’ll look at its safety, then look at Privacy Labels with Clubhouse as a sort of yardstick on Checklist 223 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 222 - Avoiding Tax Scams with Nick Leon Mar 11, 2021

Tax time is upon us in the U.S. Between changes in filing dates last year and COVID-related tumult, bad guys are out in force this year, trying to scam the unsuspecting out of personal info and money. SecureMac’s Nick Leon joins us to talk over a few tax scams and how to avoid them.

Checklist 221 - A Trio of Privacy Checklists from Apple Mar 04, 2021

Apple has three great checklists that we’re featuring on this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

- If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts

- If you want to stop sharing with someone whom you previously shared with

- If you want to make sure no one else can see your location

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Checklist 220 - Malware and the M1 with Patrick Wardle Feb 25, 2021

The first two pieces of malware for the first Apple Silicon processor - the M1 - have been spotted. The first, GoSearch22, was found by Mac security expert Patrick Wardle. He stops by to talk about that one, about the other piece of malware - Silver Sparrow, and the future of malware on Apple Silicon. All of that on episode 220 of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 219 - Teaching Tomorrow’s Cybersecurity Pros with Robert Speciale Feb 18, 2021

The folks protecting the networks of tomorrow are in high school today. And they’re learning how to protect the networks of tomorrow… today. Robert Speciale is the CT Cybersecurity teacher at Indian Springs High School outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was an IT guy who became a teacher, who’s now teaching high school kids how to be pros in cybersecurity. What are they learning? How’d that happen? And what’s such a big program doing at such a small school? Find out on Checklist 219, brought to you by SecureMac.

Checklist 218 - Reading the Privacy Nutrition Labels Feb 11, 2021

Privacy Labels have landed in the App Store for a number of apps. We’ll cover what those are, what they cover, why some apps don’t have them, and what you can do with the information on them.

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Checklist 217 - The State of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Feb 04, 2021

Last week was Data Privacy Day, and Apple tackled it in big ways. Checklist 217 by SecureMac looks at Apple’s App Tracking Transparency push, as well as its war of words with Facebook.

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Checklist 216 - Zooming into 2021 with Stephen Warwick Jan 28, 2021

Zoom went from being an easy to use video calling service to a privacy nightmare to a ubiquitous utility serving a locked down COVID-19 world. But did we ever take care of the privacy problems? iMore’s Stephen Warwick joins us to talk about Zoom, what it’s done to make itself safer, and what we can do, too.

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Checklist 215 - Seriously Locking Down Your iPhone Jan 21, 2021

When’s the last time you completely powered down your iPhone? Whenever it was, that’s the safest your iPhone’s been in a while. We’ll look at various states of data, what we have to worry about, and what we can do to mitigate that worry. Plus - A followup to Apple flouting the firewall.

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Checklist 214 - Five Big Mac Malware Stories from 2020 Jan 14, 2021

With a new year just underway, we thought we’d look back at five big Mac malware stories for 2020. SecureMac’s Nick Leon joins us to talk about FinSpy, GravityRAT, XCSSET, ThiefQuest, and Shlayer.

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Checklist 213 - New Year Security Resolutions Jan 08, 2021

The start of a new year is a great time to start strengthen your digital security. Today, we hit two security resolution:

- Get and Use a Password Manager

- Turn on Two-Factor Authentication

Find out more on the first Checklist of 2021 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 212 - The Hacky Holidays Special Dec 24, 2020

An 11 year-old wreaks havoc...

A game that is not worth playing...

And putting a blind guy behind the wheel…

Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 211 - Avoiding a Scammy New Year Dec 17, 2020

The holidays! A time of love, warmth, and good cheer. Also, prime time for scammers. We’ll look at some delivery scams and how to avoid them with SecureMac’s Nick Leon. Plus - news of the COVID-19 vaccines brings - you guessed it - more scams. Avoiding a Scammy New Year on Checklist 211, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 210 - Shopping for Internet of Things Things Dec 10, 2020

With time ticking down, you may be ordering IoT things for holiday gifts. Be sure what you’re buying is safe! We’ve got a Checklist for that. Plus - 33 vulnerabilities pose a threat to “millions” of IoT devices. We’ll talk AMNESIA: 33 on Checklist 210, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 209 - Apple Flouts the Firewall with Patrick Wardle Dec 03, 2020

You trust Apple. You trust the firewall you’ve set up on your Mac. But - do you trust Apple to decide what your firewall should stop and what it shouldn’t? Patrick Wardle joins us to discuss the issue on Checklist 209 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 208 - Safe Shopping Online 2020 Nov 19, 2020

Heading into Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we’ve got two checklists on this week’s Checklist - The first is sort of a basic guide to online shopping, while the second covers how to safely use browser extensions for shopping securely.

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Checklist 207 - Privacy and Security in macOS Big Sur with Nick Leon Nov 12, 2020

macOS Big Sur has arrived. Or, we’ve gotten to Big Sur. Whatever the case, there’s a host of new privacy and security features in the Mac’s latest operating system. We’re talking over some of them with SecureMac’s Nick Leon on Checklist 207.

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Checklist 206 - Apple’s Search for a Google Alternative with Nick Leon Nov 05, 2020

Some say Apple is building a search engine. Others say Apple’s strengthening search in Siri. Whatever it’s doing, Apple is up to something in search that could have privacy implications. We’re talking over the possibilities with SecureMac’s Nick Leon on Checklist 206.

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Checklist 205 - Staying Out of the Hospital and Getting Out the Vote Oct 29, 2020

US officials say there are credible threats of ransomeware attacks aimed at hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities across the country. Plus - It’s too late to mail in your mail-in ballot for next Tuesday’s general election. We’ll hear what experts say you should do if you failed to get yours in the mail.

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Checklist 204 - Cybercrime and the 2020 Election Oct 22, 2020

Someone is trying to undermine this year’s election and someone is trying to steal your money. The good news: There are steps you can take to fight both voter intimidation and election-centered phishing attempts. We’ll tackle those topics on episode 204 of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 203 - T2, Revisited Plus an Actual Checklist Oct 15, 2020

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

The Enterprise likes the safety of the Mac
The T2 story evolves
A Cybersecurity Awareness Month checklist

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Checklist 202 - The T2 Vulnerability with Patrick Wardle Oct 08, 2020

Apple news sites were rife this week with news of an unpatchable vulnerability in the Cupertino-company’s T2 security processor. Not great, but probably not the “sky is falling” moment headlines would have us believe. Security researcher Patrick Wardle joins us to explain

What the T2 is supposed to do
How the vulnerability works
Ways to protect ourselves and more

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Checklist 201 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month Oct 01, 2020

The pumpkin patch! The fall leaves! They can only mean one thing! It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! On Checklist 201:

- Avoiding COVID related scams

- Staying safe while working from home

- How to spot and avoid smishing attempts

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Checklist 200 - TikTok, TV, and Time for a Checklist Sep 24, 2020

On today’s Checklist by SecureMac:

A look at the looming TikTok and WeChat bans
The Mozilla Foundation’s streaming ad study
A friend’s harrowing phishing tale

200 and counting - this is The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 199 - iOS 14 Privacy Features with Nick Leon Sep 17, 2020

With iOS 14 out for less than 24-hours, now is an excellent time to look at some of its privacy improvements. Nick Leon joins us to address those on Checklist No. 199.

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Checklist 198 - Listener Tracking in Podcasts with Rob Walch Sep 10, 2020

Did you know that some podcasts actually track their listeners? “Today in iOS” host Rob Walch might be okay with that - IF listeners could opt-in or opt-out. Rob joins us today to talk about how the tracking occurs and about a new tool on the way to fight it.

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Checklist 197 - Staring at the Cloud with Dominique West Sep 03, 2020

This week, we’re joined by Dominique West, senior cloud security consultant and host of the “Security in Color” podcast. She’ll tell us how and why security became her calling and how she’s giving back to the community. Plus - an actual checklist for The Checklist: Common Misconceptions in Cloud Adoption Security. All of that and more on Checklist No.197

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Checklist 196 - “The Art of Mac Malware: Analysis” with Patrick Wardle Aug 27, 2020

Security pro Patrick Wardle is writing a book, and he may just want your help. We’ll cover some Mac malware basics, talk about the book he’s writing, and how the security and Mac communities can help on episode 196 of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 195 - Attacks on the 2020 Election with Nick Leon Aug 20, 2020

The 2020 U.S. election is under attack. Who’s doing it? Why? How? And what can we do stop it? SecureMac’s Nick Leon joins us to talk it over on Checklist No. 195

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Checklist 194 - YouTube Hijacking Bitcoin Blues with Stephen Warwick Aug 13, 2020

Big accounts have been hijacked as part of a bitcoin scam. You may think we’re doing the Twitter story again, but this is not that. Something similar has happened on YouTube. iMore writer Stephen Warwick joins us to share the story - plus a look at how it might have happened, and how it might have been avoided.

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Checklist WWDC20 Outtake Aug 06, 2020

Taking a week-long summer break, we didn't want to leave the feed empty. So we bring you a WWDC outtake - an off the cuff, practically off-mic discussion of WWDCs past as well as the roles Apple execs play.

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Checklist 193 - A Look at Apple Silicon with Nick Leon Jul 30, 2020

The biggest news to come out of WWDC20 was Apple’s plan to move the Mac from Intel processors to a self-designed solution called Apple Silicon. Today - we’ll look at some differences between the two architectures, what the move will mean for people outside of Apple, and some of the security implications with SecureMac’s Nick Leon.

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Checklist 192 - Twitter Hack 2020 Jul 23, 2020

A week behind us, the great Twitter hack is still unfolding. We’ll look at what we think we know so far and why the hack itself matters on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 191 - TikTok Talk with Patrick Wardle Jul 16, 2020

TikTok - harmless fun? Or existential threat to the United States? The answer you get depends on who you ask. We’re asking security pro Patrick Wardle on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 190 - WWDC20, iOS, and Safari with Brett Terpstra Jul 09, 2020

This week, we dive a bit deeper into some WWDC20 announcements with developer Brett Terpstra. Topics include:

- The sea of notifications coming in iOS 14

- All of the pasteboard/clipboard copying

- Taking FaceID and TouchID on Safari

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The Checklist Summer Security Special 2020 Jul 02, 2020

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.

- Where Khan went wrong

- Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes

- And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

Hit your streaming service of choice for our Summer Security Blockbusters!

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Checklist 189 - WWDC20 and the Mac Jun 25, 2020

Back behind the microphones, Nicholas Raba and Nicholas Ptacek join Ken to talk announcements from this year’s virtual WWDC. Topics we’re checking off:

- Privacy and security in macOS Big Sur

- The Mac’s move to Apple silicon

- Opening the web with your face

- Apple’s privacy/security emphasis during the keynote

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See You on The Checklist During WWDC Jun 11, 2020

The Checklist is taking a bit of time, tweaking things, and looking forward to WWDC. We'll talk security changes during WWDC when we start again on Thursday 25 June.

Checklist 188 - Don’t Let Your iPhone Give You Away Jun 04, 2020

Lots going on in the world today. If you want to be a part of it without giving up too much information, this Checklist is here to help. Topics on Checklist 188:

Keep your smartphone from leaking your data
Using an SOS Call without making an SOS Call
A few software fixes from Apple

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Checklist 187 - Talking Encryption with Patrick Wardle May 28, 2020

There are things we all know about encryption. But do we really know them? Or do we just know about them. Objective-see.com’s Patrick Wardle joins us this week to clue us in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Tips from two-decades of working at home

- Making sure someone can access your data

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Checklist 177 - The Coronavirus Checklist Mar 12, 2020

If there’s one thing we can’t seem to escape these days, it’s talk of coronavirus. This thing that’s making people physically ill is finding its way into the digital world as well. We are looking at scams for which to watch out, as well as ways to keep your devices clean on Checklist 177 by SecureMac.

Checklist 176 - Cloudiness Around Clearview AI Mar 05, 2020

What’s scarier than an unregulated database of three billion faces? How out of control the whole thing is. Clearview AI - a story in three parts on Checklist 176 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 175 - Certified Good for a Limited Time Feb 27, 2020

On Checklist No. 175:

Putting a shorter time-frame on website certificates
Chrome fights dangerous downloads
A bit of a data breach primer

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Checklist 174 - Building a Safer Nest Feb 20, 2020

We’re looking at eight tips to keep your iPhone tip-top. Plus, Google has made a safer Nest. But is it safe enough? Give a listen to the latest edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 173 - Are You Smarter Than the Average Startup? Feb 13, 2020

On Checklist No. 173:

The malware infecting one-in-ten Macs
The less than heroic tale of Social Captain,
What do you and unicorns have in common?

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Checklist 172 - A Ring of Trouble Jan 30, 2020

On Checklist No. 172:

A Ring security camera app that sells user info
How to kill iCloud Backup (and why you might not want to)
A slew of smallish updates from Apple

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Checklist 171 - Here, FIDO! Jan 23, 2020

On Checklist No. 171:

iCloud and encryption and end-to-end encryption
The curious case of Jeff Bezos’ phone
What’s FIDO, and what’s it doing on your iPhone?

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Checklist 170 - A Great Big List + Home Insecurity Jan 16, 2020

This week, a look at a giant list of online don’ts from LifeHacker. Then, what happens when your home monitoring service stops monitoring? We’ll hit is all on The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 169 - New Year New Rules Jan 09, 2020

On the first Checklist of 2020:

How new California privacy rules could sweep the U.S.
The (not so) curious case of a hacked Ring
A low tech warning about short dates

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Happy New Year from The Checklist Jan 02, 2020

Happy New Year! We look forward to bringing you a NEW Checklist on Thursday 9 January!

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Checklist 168 - It Only FEELS Like a Recap Dec 19, 2019

This week, August and Ken talk security breaches on pump four (again), last week’s Communications Limits (again), and strong passwords (again). Believe it or not, these are new stories. It only FEELS like a recap on Checklist No. 168 by SecureMac.

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Checklist 167 - Apple Updates All of It Dec 12, 2019

Apple released a slew of updates this week, adding features and addressing security issues for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Join us as we poke and prod at the security bits.

It’s fun!

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Checklist 166 - Warnings from the FUN Bureau Dec 05, 2019

On Checklist No. 166:

When is a smart watch a dumb idea?
Is a smart TV really that smart?
And facing the dangers of FaceApp

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Checklist 165 - Safe Shopping 2019 Nov 28, 2019

With travel in the rearview mirror, it’s time to do some holiday shopping. On Checklist 165 - Ten-Tips to help you shop safely for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and all the days beyond.

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Checklist 164 - Over the River and Through the Woods Nov 21, 2019

People in the states are entering the busiest travel time of the year. Sure, it’s a time to relax, but you can’t relax your guard. On Checklist 164, steps to stay safe before you go, while traveling, and once you get where you’re going.

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Checklist 163 - Encryption Minus the Encryption Nov 14, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

Apple Mail Encryption, Now with Less Encryption!
Ransomware Revisited
A Ring of Insecurity

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Checklist 162 - Insecurity with a Light Touch Nov 07, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

Password problems around NordVPN
SIM swapping 101
Using lasers to hack voice enabled platforms

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Checklist 161 - The Fixes Are In (Again) Oct 31, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

- A look at the security bits of this week’s Apple updates - Adware violating apps kicked out of the App Store - Do rosary beads really need an app? Really?

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Checklist 160 - What If You Lose One Factor? Oct 24, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

What to do if you lose the 2FA “thing you have
Privacy concerns behind the wheel
Who’s who and why you should fear them

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Checklist 159 - What That and Tencent Will Get You Oct 17, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

What Website Warnings and Tencent will get you,
Security and an Internet of Things thing,
And would you please join our street team? We offer benefits…

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Checklist 158 - Catalina Bound Oct 10, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

- Is now the time to update to macOS Catalina? - Twitter troubles with 2FA - A Password hack for Words with Friends

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Checklist 157 - Just Add S4LT Oct 03, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

The DoorDash data breach
Considering risks around AltStore
And the security side of recent Apple updates

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Checklist 156 - Watches and Warnings Sep 26, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

A third-party keyboard warning from Apple
How much is too much consumer protection?
Apple Watch privacy in an always on world

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Checklist 155 - iOS 13 Feature Focus Sep 19, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

- iOS 13’s built-in Cycle Tracker

- Privacy and security in Apple Arcade

- Facebook location follow-up

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Checklist 154 - Should you put a Ring on it? Sep 12, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

- Warnings from Facebook about warnings about Facebook

- Amazon, your neighbors, and the police wanna put a Ring on it

- When smart things turn dumb

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Checklist 153 - Grades and Zeroes and Dumb Shoes Sep 05, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

Grading the Siri “grading” situation
Project Zero’s “iPhone Hack”
Making the case for shoes that aren’t that smart

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Checklist 152 - Sharing is Scaring Aug 29, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

Convenience versus privacy on Yelp
Tips for staying digitally safe on campus
Everybody needs to update their everything!

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Checklist 151 - Too Close for Security Comfort Aug 22, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

- Protecting your data from the people - literally - closest to you

- Jailbreaks: New for 2019!

- People who KNOW they’re using hacked passwords

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Checklist 150 - Trust Issues Aug 15, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

The Siri Sessions
O.MG: A Cable Hack
15 Apps to Watch for on Kids’ Phones

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Checklist 149 - Security Tripping with The Checklist Aug 08, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

- Bad Breach/Worse breach

- 7 Security Tips for Trips

- A Stronger Little Snitch

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Checklist 148 - Playing Games with Security Aug 01, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

- Games as security threat

- August answers a listener email

- Turning on auto-updates, revisited

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Checklist 147 - Bill Barr and the Magic Door Jul 25, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

The AG Asks the Usual Impossible
Keeping Kids Off of Dating Apps
Security Fixes in the Latest Apple Updates

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Checklist 146 - Just Because You Can... Jul 18, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

Should YOU be running beta software?
Should ANYONE block Apple’s silent updates?
And should there REALLY be an app for your flatiron?

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Checklist 145 - Zooming on Through Jul 11, 2019

On this edition of The Checklist:

A look at the Zoom for Mac vulnerability
OpenID raises questions over Sign in with Apple
The UK issues some big GDPR fines

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Checklist 144 - Summer Security Blockbusters Jul 04, 2019

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we look at how best practices could make bad guys better. At being bad.

- Where Khan went wrong

- Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes

- And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

Have your tickets ready. We’re watching Summer Security Blockbusters on Checklist 144!

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Checklist 143 - Whole Lotta Listenin Goin On Jun 27, 2019

On this week’s episode:

Samsung takes heat for advising SmartTV security
La Liga: Revisited
An app hears taps and guesses passwords

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Not an Actual Checklist Jun 20, 2019

Regret: Unable to attend… A series of unfortunate events has made it impossible for us to bring you The Checklist today. We’ll be back with you next week - Lord willing and the creek don’t rise… in the meantime, I will ask you if you have a question you want to ask us.

We love doing this show. For me personally, it’s fun finding stories that we can look at and say, “How can we make ourselves safer?” Then talking about ways to do that! Do you have questions along those lines? We would love to tackle them: the email address is Checklist@SecureMac.com. If you’re worried that your question is easy or dumb, don’t be. If something’s confusing or worrying you, it’s probably bothering someone else, too. You could help them by posing your question: Checklist@SecureMac.com.

We are sorry to miss today… and we look forward to talking with you again next week.

Checklist 142 - Panic! at the Drive-Thru Jun 13, 2019

On this week’s episode:

- A four-year security breach at Checkers and Rally’s - Microsoft suggests killing off killing off passwords - Apple leaves room to peek into MDM deployments

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Checklist 141 - Security Privacy and WWDC Jun 06, 2019

This week, we look at some of the security announcements and changes announced at WWDC, including:

MDM changes for parental control apps
Sign in with Apple
HomeKit for cameras and routers
A few of August’s favorite things from WWDC

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Checklist 140 - To Track or Not to Track? May 30, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Apps are talking in your sleep
A case against tracking software for kids
A followup on ZombieLoad
Automatic updates and. FileVault

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Checklist 139 - 2FA 101 May 23, 2019

We mention two-factor authentication quite a bit, but it’s been a while since we took a close look. On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Different types of authentication
What kinds of accounts should employ it
August tells a 2FA tale

Bringing the user group to you - It’s Checklist 139!

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Checklist 138 - Any Times a Good Time for an Update May 16, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Examining and Defending Against ZombieLoad
A Serious WhatsApp Exploit
Security Reasons to Install Your Apple Updates

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Checklist 137 - Security Breach on Pump Four May 09, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Security breach on pump four
A U.S. city under cyber siege
Keeping 12-year-olds off of dating apps

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Checklist 136 - The High Cost of Free Viewing May 02, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

- Free viewing, plus bonus malware! - 80 million households exposed! - Is Facebook ACTUALLY working on user privacy?

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Checklist 135 - Share This Show Apr 25, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac, we talk over the digital facts of life with mom and dad. Topics include:

Ellen Degeneres is NOT giving things away on Facebook
How to share your wifi network (and why you may not want to)
Password safety: Because we keep being unsafe with our passwords

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Checklist 134 - Many Things, Revisited Apr 18, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Worried about your internet of things things? Princeton has a tool for that!
Worried about hotels and data security? You should be!
Apple’s new steps against scammy subscriptions
Facebook: amiright?

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Checklist 133 - Hello, Turkmenistan! Apr 11, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

More enterprise certificate abuse
Threats to put CEOs in the pokey
A layer of certification for Mac apps

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Checklist 132 - Soup, Salad, and a Security Breach Apr 04, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

The Earl of Data Loss
Eight of the most common phone scams around
A smallish price for a massive scam

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Checklist 131 - The Good, the Bad, and the Buggly Mar 28, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

- The Good: Senators try to protect children’s data - The Bad: FEMA exposes the data of over 2-million disaster victims - The Buggly: Apple fixes a boatload of security issues

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Checklist 130 - A Sick Phone, Your Face, and MySpace Mar 21, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Viruses or Malware: Can iPhone get either?
Congress considers facial recognition legislation
MySpace teaches us all about backups

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Checklist 129 - The Internet of Things and Other Things Mar 14, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Congress nibbles at the Internet of Things...
Out of sight is not off the grid...
A show worthy of a security conference…

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Checklist 128 - The Matrix, the Bounty, and the Electronic Frontier Mar 07, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Hear ye, the Thunderclap
Google’s Project Zero hits Apple
The EFF wants encryption in the cloud

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Checklist 127 - Once More, with Facebook! Feb 28, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Popular Apps Send Your Info to Facebook
The State of Play for Consumer Privacy
Pulling the Plug on Onavo Protect
Which Nests are Miked-Up
The Senate Wants to See Google’s CEO

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Checklist 126 - Little Nests Have Big Ears Feb 21, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

- A look at the surprise microphone in some Nests - Google nixes its own privacy protections - And when sharing is for suckers

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Checklist 125 - Pirates on the Enterprise Feb 14, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Apps that record what you’re up to
Pirates on the Enterprise
And 2FA has a day in court (for some reason)

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Checklist 124 - Returning to the Nest Feb 07, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

A Keychain security standoff with Apple
Following up on the FaceTime and Facebook stories
Nest tries to un-ruffle some feathers

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Checklist 123 - FaceTime Giveth, Facebook Taketh Away Jan 31, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

- A deep dive into the Group FaceTime privacy bungle

- Apple trips Facebook on an app install sidestep

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Checklist 122 - Unrest in the Nest Jan 24, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

A Nest is hacked with a bogus warning…
Teaching police departments about safety…
And all of your Apple gear can has updates…

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Checklist 121 - On Checklist, TV Watches You! Jan 17, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

TVs that are too smart for your good...
Putting a lock on individual iOS apps...
And some security resolutions for the relatively new year...

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Checklist 120 - New Year Old Worries Jan 10, 2019

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

A very convincing phishing scam…
Trouble in the App Store walled garden…
Following up on the Starwood/Marriott data breach…

It’s the first Checklist of 2019!

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Checklist 119 - Hacky Holidays! Dec 20, 2018

This week:

An 11 year-old wreaks havoc...
A game that is not worth playing...
And putting a blind guy behind the wheel…

Nicholas, Nicholas, and August look at their favorite hacker movies on this holiday edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Checklist 118 - Australia Ruins Everything! Dec 13, 2018

Items on this week’s Checklist:

An attack on encryption from Down Under
Security hardware goes on Safari
China’s got your (room) number

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Checklist 117 - Once More Into the Breaches Dec 06, 2018

Items on this week’s Checklist:

More scammy apps turn up in the App Store… Look for the lock, then look again… And a few high-profile data breaches.

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Checklist 116 - It's in the Mail Nov 29, 2018

Items on this week’s Checklist:

Data loss? It’s in the mail!
A GrayKey for the rest of us,
And a data exposure that’ll rub you the wrong way

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Checklist 115 - A Cornucopia of Security Stuffing Nov 22, 2018

Items on this week’s Checklist:

Names and email addresses exposed by Amazon
Make-a-Wish catches a crypto-mining hack
And Tim Berners-Lee wants you to control your info online

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Checklist - The Apology Nov 15, 2018

Sadly there is no Checklist this week, but we'd love for you to be part of the next one.

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Checklist 114 - What’s the Internet for Again? Nov 08, 2018

Items on this week’s Checklist:

New Macs get physical with their mics
What’s the Internet for again?
And making laws to handle mishandled data

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Checklist 113 - Security Breaks and Fixes in iOS Nov 01, 2018

Items on this week’s Checklist:

A bypass in iOS 12.1 hours after its release
Scammy subscriptions and how to stop them
GrayKey gets stuck in the lock

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Checklist 112 - Security as Obstacle in Mojave Oct 25, 2018

While macOS Mojave takes great strides to protect user privacy, some third-party developers worry that it secretly goes too far. Critical third party apps may stop working properly without users knowing it. On Checklist 112, Nicholas and Nicholas dive into it. Plus, why doesn’t Apple have a bug bounty program for the Mac? We’ll tackle that, too, on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 111 - Security and Privacy in macOS Mojave Oct 18, 2018

On Checklist 111, Nicholas Raba and Nicholas Ptacek ride again! The principals of SecureMac are back to talk about changes in the latest macOS update, including specific permission requests and notarization for third-party apps. That and more on this edition of The Checklist.

Checklist 110 - Security and Privacy in iOS 12 Oct 11, 2018

On Checklist 110 by SecureMac, Nicholas Raba and Nicholas Ptacek are back to talk about security and privacy changes in iOS 12. What’s new with 2FA? How’s Apple guarding against tracking? And why is Siri asking for permission to access my phone? That and more on this edition of The Checklist.

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Checklist 109 - Wetware as Weakest Link Oct 04, 2018

On Checklist 109 by SecureMac:

- Social Engineering Steals the Show - Your Face and the Fifth Amendment - Follow Up Questions on How to Hotel Wifi

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Checklist 108 - How To Hotel Wifi Sep 27, 2018

Checklist listener John write in a few weeks ago with a ton of questions about using hotel wifi: Should you? What’s the best way? And what’s exposed when “all network traffic is exposed?” These questions and many more answered, on Checklist 108 by SecureMac.

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Checklist 107 - Newegg, Old Issues Sep 20, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Security concerns break for Newegg,
California considers laws for Internet of Things things,
and using your phone calls to protect your iPhone.

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Checklist 106 - Breaking Down Breakdowns in the Mac App Store Sep 13, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac, Nicholas Ptacek joins us to discuss issues in the Mac App Store with Trend Micro, Adware Doctor, and exfiltration of data. Plus - No, the Apple Store is not calling you for your iCloud login (even if caller ID says it is). Apple tells users how to avoid a relatively unknown scam.

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Checklist 105 - Products and Byproducts Sep 06, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Even if you’re paying, you’re still the product
Your kids are a byproduct
How things are going with DuckDuckGo

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Checklist 104 - Guess Again! And Again! And Again! Aug 30, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Dial V for Vulnerability...
Turns out Facebook may NOT have been the best VPN...
Spyfone secrets left open...

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Checklist 103 - Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth Aug 23, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

USBHarpooning
The Endless War on End-to-End Encryption
Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek, Revisited

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Checklist 102 - The Head Shaking Edition Aug 16, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek
A look at behavioral biometrics
And Comcast tells 26.5 million people to relax

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Checklist 101 - Picture Imperfect Aug 09, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

A case of typosquatting spreading adware
The importance of really wiping a device you’re selling
Ken’s tale of a data leak standing in line

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Checklist 100 - Its Episode 100! Aug 02, 2018

Checklist 100 - It’s Episode 100!

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Who exactly is Exactis - and what do they have on you?
News of a Bluetooth vulnerability
LifeLock makes a return appearance

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Checklist 99 - I Saw What You Did! Jul 26, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

China and India and Apple User Data
Putting “Restricted” Back in USB Restricted Mode
And an Old Con with a New Twist: Your Password!

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Checklist 98 - Great (and Not So Great) Googley Moogley! Jul 19, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Chrome fights Spectre Attacks with Site Isolation
Developers Reach Into Customer Gmail Bags
USB Restricted Mode: Unrestricted

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Checklist 97 - Privacy Nightmare at 30,000 Feet Jul 12, 2018

On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

A fake hacker lands in real trouble
Zerodium offers big money for the right zero-day
The fine line between being the “friendly skies” and the creepy skies

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Checklist 96 - News of Note Jul 05, 2018

News of Note on this week’s Checklist by SecureMac. Topics include:

Quick Look’s long look flaw
An Apple code signing flaw
A host of Apple updates
Some fraeky Facebook patents
La Liga is listening

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Checklist 95 - Summer Security Roundup Jun 28, 2018

It’s summertime! Time to think about security (see also fall, winter, and spring). This week, new stories and follow-ups. Items on the list:

- An update on eFail and Apple Mail

- Apple changes the game for iOS forensics

- More Mac Cryptomining Malware

- Major security/privacy improvements in macOS Mojave

- Leaks at MyHeritage and TicketFly

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Checklist 94 - Again with the Facebook Jun 21, 2018

Facebook: The security story that keeps on giving. News hit recently that the social network was sharing user info with a host of hardware and software partners without users knowing. We drive into that today, hitting:

- How Facebook gave away your data

- What data and who’s data was involved

- Who got the data and why

- Facebook’s response

- Some of the implications

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Checklist 93 - Weakly Security Update Jun 14, 2018

Sometimes security is handled well. Other times, it’s handled weakly. Most of today’s list concerns the latter, including:

- The Zipperdown vulnerability

- Puppy Pictures Preempt Privacy

- The returning spectre of Spectre

- eFail

- What does Apple know about you?

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Checklist 92 - Lots and Lots of Leaks Jun 07, 2018

There’s a whole lotta leakin’ goin’ on! On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

- The Not Sure Securus Story - Mobile Providers Selling Your Location - LocationSmart Giving Away Location Data - The Unsafe Story of TeenSafe - A Comcast Security SNAFU

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Checklist 91 - Mix and Match 3 May 31, 2018

It’s like Garanimals up in here: We’re mixing and matching! On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

The Twitter Password List
The Apparent Fall of Cambridge Analytica
Another Facebook Folly
An Update on Equifax
The Disappearing/Reappearing Signals

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Checklist 90 - WHOIS GDPR? May 24, 2018

Big privacy rules changes are upon us. While the new rules will only affect EU citizens, they will change the way online business is done all around the world. On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

What is GDPR?
What is WHOIS?
How does GDPR affect WHOIS?
Can ICANN find a solution?
Upsides and downsides of the new rules

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Checklist 89 - Router Rundown May 17, 2018

Routers. You've got 'em, but how much do you really know about them? Is it's password secure? Do you know what the Russians are up to with routers? This episode of the Checklist by SecureMac covers some router basics, some current threats, and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Checklist 88 - GrayKey's Anatomy May 10, 2018

This week, The Checklist looks at GrayKey. What is it? How does it work? Is it a good idea? And what is Apple doing about it? Part primer, part philosophical discussion - it’s GrayKey’s Anatomy on this episode of The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 087 - Anatomy of a Data Breach - Part 2 May 03, 2018

This week, part two of the Checklist look at an Anatomy of a Data Breach. Topics covered include:

- How not to handle a data breach - What companies are doing to protect against data breaches - What companies could do doing better

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Checklist 086 - Anatomy of a Data Breach - Part 1 Apr 26, 2018

Lately, dangerous data breaches seem like a daily deal. This week, The Checklist by Secure Mac hits part one of a two part look at the "Anatomy of a Data Breach." On this week's episode:

How data breaches happen
Notable data breaches
What you (personally) can do to minimize the risk of a data breach

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Checklist 085 - Facebook Follies Apr 19, 2018

With still more revelations around Facebook, it's already time to tackle the topic again. Items on this week's Checklist include:

Facebook caught creeping on Android users
Digging through your Facebook data
An update on the Cambridge Analytica story
Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington
An update on our Machine Learning story

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Checklist 084 - Machine Learning 101 Apr 12, 2018

This week, we take an introductory look at machine learning. Topics covered include:

What is machine learning? Using machine learning to fight malware How this technology enters our daily lives The creepy side of machine learning Machine learning in the real world: what the future holds

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Checklist 083 - More Security Bungles Apr 05, 2018

Security news doesn’t stop, and neither do we! On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:

Apple’s Leaky Logs
Making Boeing WannaCry
Trying to silence Siri
The MyFitnessPal Data Breach
A QR Code reader vulnerability in iOS

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Checklist 082 - New Hazards, New Helpers Mar 29, 2018

Malware and vulnerabilities have roared in early in 2018. On this week's Checklist by SecureMac, three hazards and two helpers about which you should know. Items on the list include:

Coldroot
Shlayer
A secret crypto-miner in the Mac App Store
LuLu: an open-source outbound firewall app
Mozilla locking Facebook in a box

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Checklist 081 - Facebook Fiasco Mar 22, 2018

Do you understand the Facebook Fiasco tied into Cambridge Analytica? It is a huge, evolving story, so there's a good chance your answer is "no." This week, we touch quickly on the start of the story, then look at possible, individual next steps. Topics to include:

The story so far…
How ad microtargeting works
How to stop Facebook from sharing your data with third parties
How to completely delete your Facebook account
Your data has value - Don’t just give it away.

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Checklist 080 - Your Digital Legacy Mar 15, 2018

What happens to the digital data in your life when you're no longer here to access it? It's not a fun topic, but it is an important one for your loved ones. Items on today's Checklist:

Making sure family can access your devices Storing important information securely The importance of backups Different service providers, different rules Who owns digital property?

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Checklist 079 - Cryptocurrency and You Mar 08, 2018

You might not be mining, trading, or investing in cryptocurrency. You might not even know what it is. The current mania for cryptocurrency may still be affecting your computing experience. Items on today's Checklist by SecureMac:

Current cryptocurrency affairs
Potential benefits of crypto-mining
The role of crypto-mining malware
How to prevent mining on your Mac
Is this the way of the future?

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Checklist 078 - Running Old Tech (Or Not) Mar 01, 2018

Your computer is a workhorse. While its best days may be behind it, you might not be able to put it out to pasture. This week, The Checklist by SecureMac looks at issues around running old hardware and software. Items on the list include:

Why we use old hardware
The dangers of running old tech
When virtual machines might help
Running old computers safely
Do you even need a computer?

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Checklist 077 - Mix and Match Part II Feb 22, 2018

Once more into the grab bag! Once again, there are several stories about which we want you to hear! And here they are! Items on the list:

Strava Fitness Tracking Troubles
How Intel Handled Spectre
The Grammarly Gaff
The Mac Trojan in MacUpdate
Spear Phishing with Fake Bribes

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Checklist 076 - Apple Watch and Security Feb 15, 2018

There’s a lot of power on your wrist. Of course, with great power comes a stack of security concerns. This week’s Checklist covers Apple Watch and Security. Items on the list:

Passcode and Security
When an Apple Watch Goes Missing
Notifications and Prying Eyes
What Gets Shared with Whom
How Apple Watch Keeps You Physically Safe

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Checklist 075 - Mix and Match Feb 08, 2018

On this edition of the Checklist, a few small stories make up one big show. Topics include: - Another Messages bug - Windows malware hits the Mac - Videogame vulnerabilities - The fate of the Fruit fly guy Dive deeper into each topic on our website: SecureMac.com/Checklist Got a question or comment? Send it in: Checklist@SecureMac.com

Checklist 074 - Overall iOS Security Features Feb 01, 2018

On this week’s episode, we look at overall iOS security. Items on the list include:

- The Passcode: Your first line of defense - Sandboxing - The iOS Walled Garden - Staying away from random iOS profiles - Backing up to iCloud - Find My iPhone - Whether you need security software for iOS

All of this and more is also covered in our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

And send us an email with your questions, comments and topics: Checklist@SecureMac.com

Checklist 073 - Meltdown and Spectre and You! Jan 25, 2018

Meltdown and Spectre are a couple of the biggest computer security vulnerabilities the world has ever encountered. On this episode of The Checklist, get to know them! What do they do? What's being done to stop them? And what can you do to protect yourself?

This is a big topic - bigger than we can lay out in a short podcast. Notes and links to even more info can be found on this show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist.

Feel free to get in touch with us. Our email address: Checklist@SecureMac.com.

And finally, please tell other about this show! You want others to be safe, don't you?

Checklist 072 - 2017 Security Review Part II Jan 18, 2018

Wrapping up our 2017 Security Year in Review, today we look Apple security wins and fails for the year, plus security issues that potentially hit all of us in 2017.

Relive the excitement of every episode of The Checklist with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

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Checklist 071 - 2017 Security Review Part I Jan 11, 2018

2017 was a huge year for security issues. This week, part one of our two part year in review covers some of the biggest discoveries and threats faced by users of Macs and iOS devices.

Notes for this show and every show can be found on our site:

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Checklist 070 - Apple's No Good Very Bad Security Quarter Jan 04, 2018

A look at Apple's No Good Very Bad Security Quarter, including:

- The Worst Game of Password Ever - The I Am Root Bug - The HomeKit Zero Day Vulnerability - The Endless iOS Re-Boots

Just a bad quarter? Or signs of bigger issues? Send us an email with your opinion:

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Checklist 069 - When Kids Are Targeted Dec 28, 2017

This week, we're looking at ways kids are targeted through technology and what we can do to help them not fall victim. Items on the list:

- Chat and Social Media - Privacy and Security in Apps - Online Games - Is Monitoring Software Right for Your Family? - Keeping Open Lines of Communication

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Checklist 068: Scams That Target the Elderly Dec 21, 2017

This week, we look at ways the elderly are targeted by scammers. Topics include:

People who imitate authorities
It's all fun and games until someone loses money
Ways we can talk to relatives about safety, not talk AT them

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Checklist 067: iOS 11 Security - Part Two Dec 14, 2017

On part two of security features built into iOS 11, the guys from SecureMac tackle:

- Improved tracking protection - Improved photo privacy - A questionable change to Control Center

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Checklist 066: iOS 11 Security - Part One Dec 07, 2017

This is part one of our two part look at security features built into iOS 11. Today's list includes:

- Face ID - Protection against unauthorized backups - Physical protection features

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Checklist 065: macOS Built-in Security Nov 30, 2017

This week, we go back to the Mac - specifically, the security features Apple has built into macOS.

Go over them all yourself with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

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Checklist 064: Gifts and Security Nov 23, 2017

As we head into the holidays, The Checklist looks at buying safe connected devices and keeping those devices secure.

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Checklist 063: Fixing Family Machines Nov 16, 2017

Last week, we talked about talking to our parents about security. This week, we're giving their machines a checkup ourselves. What should you look for? Listen and find out.

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Checklist 062: Talking to Parents About Security Nov 09, 2017

It's time for "The Talk 2.0." That's the one where you chat with your folks about the facts of living a secure life online. This week, it's quick primers on:

Password Safety
Phishing
What to Not Download
Running Security Software
Avoiding Scams

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Checklist 061: App Stores and Malware Nov 02, 2017

This week, we're looking at Apple's App Stores for macOS and iOS. Specifically, what happens when malware and vulnerabilities are found? Find out on this week's show!

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Checklist 060: Safety in the App Stores Oct 26, 2017

This week, we’re looking at Apple’s App Stores for macOS and iOS.

Why do we have them?
What’s Apple watching for?
What happens when something bad gets through?

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Checklist 059: Blockchain and Bitcoin Oct 19, 2017

Do you understand blockchain? Ken does not. Thank goodness Nicholas and Nicholas are here! Learn along with Ken, won't you?

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Checklist 058: Still More Listener Questions Oct 12, 2017

This week on the Checklist, we take on some of your questions and comments. Topics include:

Scam pop-us
App specific password requirements
Issues with SS7
Oddity around an email address

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Checklist 057: More Listener Questions Oct 05, 2017

This week on the Checklist, we take on some of your questions and comments.

Topics include:

Password Management Apps
The Psychology of Hacking
Jailbreaking and Security Revisited
Thoughts on VPNs...

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Checklist 056: Online Threats to Privacy Sep 28, 2017

This week, we're tackling threats to your online privacy as well as online threats to your physical privacy.

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Checklist 055: Putting the "S" in HTTPS Sep 21, 2017

We know HTTPS is safer than HTTP, but do we know why? Ken doesn't. Luckily, Nicholas and Nicholas are here to help. Listen and learn along with Ken!

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Checklist 054: The Equifax Hack Sep 14, 2017

The personal information of 143-million people may have been compromised when the consumer credit reporting agency Equifax was hacked. What do we know about the attack? And what can we do going forward? These are the questions we're tackling on this week's Checklist.

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Checklist 053: How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change the Internet? Sep 07, 2017

We all know that lax security around IoT devices can lead to bad things. But do we know why or how? How can a smart toaster end up as part of a botnet? How can a smart fridge send spam? On today's show: How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change the Internet?

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Checklist 052: All About Botnets Aug 31, 2017

This week on The Checklist by SecureMac: All About Botnets!

- Why are they made? - How do they start? - What can we do to fight them?

Find out on this week's show. Then, dig deeper with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

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Checklist 051 - Five Huge Hacks Aug 24, 2017

This week, Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken look at five of the world's biggest hacks (or five of the biggest about which we know, anyway).

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Checklist 050: Hacking Healthcare Aug 17, 2017

This week, Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken take a look at healthcare in the digital age. Why did medicine go digital? What are the dangers? And what can we do to protect ourselves going forward?

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Checklist 049: AI and Security Aug 10, 2017

This week, Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken take a look at AI devices and security.

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Checklist 048: Spyware Aug 03, 2017

Today on the Checklist - a look at spyware: what it does, where it comes from, and how you can fight it.

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Checklist 047: Identity Theft Jul 27, 2017

This week, the guys look at identity theft - what it is, how to prevent it, and what do do if your identity is stolen.

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Checklist 046: A Brief History of Malware Jul 20, 2017

This week, Nicholas, Nicholas and Ken take a brief look at the history of malware for both PC and Mac.

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Checklist 045: Social Engineering Jul 13, 2017

Social Engineering: What is it? How does it happen? Who needs to worry about it? We'll hit those topics and more on this week's Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 044: Encryption Jul 06, 2017

This week we take a look at the recent history and current state of encryption

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Checklist 043: Spam Spam Spam Spam Jun 29, 2017

This week, a look at spam - not the mystery meat (that's SPAM) - but the phony emails promising health, wealth, physical prowess and more! Why is it called spam? Where does it come from? Why does it keep coming? We'll look at those questions and what you can do about them on this week's Checklist!

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Checklist 042: The Internet of Things Jun 22, 2017

This week, we look at the Internet of Things:

- What is it? - What are the risks around it? - What is the future of these devices?

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Checklist 041: Authentication and Authorization Jun 15, 2017

This week, we look at the differences between authentication and authorization, how much of which you need, and with will get you further with the other. Sound confusing? Just you wait... for episode 041 of The Checklist!

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Checklist 040: Apple's Hacker History Jun 08, 2017

On this WWDC week Checklist, we take a look at Apple's hacker history and where that spirit survives today.

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Checklist 039: Career Day Jun 01, 2017

Everybody TALKS about computer security. Wanna DO something about it? On this week's edition of The Checklist - ways to learn computer security.

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Checklist 038: WannaCrypt May 25, 2017

This week, we look at the short history of WannaCrypt - aka WannaCry - and whether its story is over.

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Checklist 037: Gone Phishing May 18, 2017

phish·ing -

noun

the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

This week we look at various forms of phishing, how to avoid it, and what to do if you've been hooked.

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Checklist 036: Spring Malware 2017 May 11, 2017

With only four months done, 2017 has already been an insanely busy year for malware. We'll look at a few examples and some prevention tips on today's edition of The Checklist.

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Checklist 035: More of Your Questions May 04, 2017

This week, we're answering five questions sent in by you (or people like you).

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Checklist 034: Sharing Preferences Apr 27, 2017

Apple makes sharing from your Mac easy, but there are still some risks. We'll hit safe Sharing Preferences on this week's Checklist.

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Checklist 033: Forgotten Mac Password Apr 20, 2017

You have a good, strong, hard to guess password on your Mac. What do you do if you forget it? We hit that on this week's edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 032: Shadow Profiles Apr 13, 2017

What are shadow profiles? Where do they come from? What are they for? You may want to know since there is an overwhelming chance that you have one - even if you don't want it. Shadow Profiles on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 031: Spring Cleaning Your Mac Apr 06, 2017

On today's Checklist: Spring cleaning for your Mac! We'll offer tips on why you should and make a few suggestions, including good applications and simple best practices.

Find tips and links to apps in our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

And we'd love to hear from you! Checklist@SecureMac.com

Checklist 030: The Cloud Mar 30, 2017

The Cloud - Chances are you are already there. So, what is it? Why might I want my data there? What are some of the pitfalls? All of that, and a sad song story on today's Checklist!

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Checklist 029: Secure Messaging Apps Mar 23, 2017

This week - Secure Messaging Apps for iOS: Who needs them and why? And how do you choose the proper app? We'll hit those questions and five applications on this week's episode of The Checklist.

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Checklist 028: Avoiding Malware Mar 16, 2017

How do you avoid malware? One of the easiest ways is knowing where malware lurks. We look at that on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.

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Checklist 027: When You Think Your Mac's Infected Mar 09, 2017

This week on The Checklist - Steps to take when you think your Mac is infected with malware.

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Checklist 026: Recent Mac Malware Mar 02, 2017

The first two months of 2017 have been busy for malware. Today, we look at five new threats and ways to protect yourself.

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Checklist 025: Making Macs Safe for Kids Feb 23, 2017

From giving kids their own accounts to managing apps and screen time, Apple has built a lot of parental controls into macOS. We will hit five today in an effort to keep your kids safe.

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Checklist 024: iPhones and Kids Feb 16, 2017

This week on the Checklist:

- Protecting your kid's iPhone - Protecting your kids with iPhone - Protecting yourself from your kid's iPhone

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Checklist 023: Running Secure Backups Feb 09, 2017

Secure backups are not just about backups. Passwords... redundancy... encryption... redundancy... there are many steps to keeping your data safe. Like redundancy. We'll cover five items around protecting your data with secure backups.

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Checklist 022: Tor and the Dark Web Feb 02, 2017

This week: Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken talk Tor and the Dark Web - the good, the bad, what to use, and what to avoid.

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Checklist 021: Must Have Security Apps Jan 26, 2017

On this week's Checklist: Must Have Security Apps

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Checklist 020: Physical Data Security Jan 19, 2017

On today's Checklist: Five physical things you can do to protect your data. Plus, a bonus thing you can do!

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Checklist 019: VPNs Jan 12, 2017

This week, Nick, Nick, and Ken talk over VPNs - What they are, why it is good to use them, and how to get them going on Mac and iOS devices.

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Checklist 018: iOS Security Year in Review Jan 05, 2017

This week, Nick, Nick, and Ken review some of the top iOS security stories of 2016.

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Checklist 017: Security Year in Review Dec 29, 2016

This week, Nick, Nick and Ken review some of the top Apple security stories of 2016.

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Checklist 016: Five Ways Websites Track You Dec 22, 2016

On Checklist 016 - Five ways websites track you

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Checklist 015: The Muni Hack Dec 15, 2016

This week, a look at the SF MUNI hack. Not only was a public transportation system for a major city hacked, the hacker who hacked it was hacked as well. And it all could have been avoided with some of the best practices covered here each week on The Checklist.

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Checklist 014 - Five Tips for Secure Browsing Dec 08, 2016

On the Checklist: Five Tips for Secure Browsing

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Checklist 013: Five Security Questions Dec 01, 2016

This week, we are answering listener questions covering:

iCloud Calendar Spam Anti-Malware Software for Macs iCloud Security Routers, switches, and modems Online banking

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Checklist 012: Safe Shopping Online Nov 23, 2016

On the Checklist: Safe Shopping Online

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Checklist 011: Safe Digital Travels Nov 17, 2016

On the Checklist: Safe Digital Travels

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Checklist 010: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 2 Nov 10, 2016

On the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 2

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Checklist 009 - Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 1 Nov 03, 2016

On the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 1

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Checklist 008: Password Dos and Don'ts Oct 27, 2016

Passwords Dos Don'ts: Simple steps you can take to keep your online life locked up.

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Checklist 007: Security in macOS Sierra Oct 20, 2016

This week, five security features in Apple's latest desktop operating system - macOS Sierra.

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Checklist 006: Spotting Security Scams Oct 13, 2016

This week, five ways to spot and stop security scams.

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SecureMac.com/Checklist.

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Checklist 005: Securely Sell Your Mac Oct 06, 2016

This week, five steps to securely selling, donating, or passing along your Mac.

Don't forget, you can look over all of the steps on this week's list at the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist.

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Checklist 004: Secure Your New mac - Part II Sep 29, 2016

This week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part Two

Items on the list:

- Automating File Backups

- Turn on Find My Mac

- Turn on FileVault

- Review your privacy settings

- Disable Spotlight Suggestions

Check out all ten items from this list at Securemac.com/checklist

Get in touch with us: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 003: Securing Your New Mac - Part I Sep 22, 2016

This week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part One

Items on the list:

- Multiple user accounts for multiple users - Require password on startup and waking your Mac from sleep - Enable automatic updates - Enable the built-in Firewall - Use Gatekeeper to limit the apps that are allowed to run your Mac

Check out all ten items from this list at Securemac.com/checklist

Get in touch with us: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 002: Securing Your New iPhone Sep 15, 2016

On this week's Checklist: Starting your new (or new to you) iPhone securely.

- Be prepared - Unboxing and setting up your new iPhone - Starting services and security features - Pairing your Apple Watch - if you have an Apple Watch - Updating your apps

Got Feedback for us? Send it in: checklist@securemac.com

Checklist 001: Selling Your Old iOS Device Sep 08, 2016

This week's Checklist: Selling Your Old iOS Device

- Unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone - Make a backup of your iOS device - Wipe your device and remove it from Apple services - Contact your carrier to unlock your device - Maximize your iPhone’s resale value

Got Feedback for us? Send it in: checklist@securemac.com

The Checklist 000: Check in Each Thursday Sep 06, 2016

SecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Nicholas Raba, Nicholas Ptacek, and Ken Ray hit security topics for your Mac and iOS devices. From getting an old iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and other Apple gear ready to sell to the first steps to take to secure new hardware, each show contains a set of easy to follow steps meant to keep you safe from identity thieves, hackers, malware, and other digital downfalls. Check in each Thursday for a new Checklist!

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