SecurityChecklist 147: Bill Barr and the Magic Door
On this edition of The Checklist: The AG Asks the Usual Impossible ,Keeping Kids Off of Dating Apps, and Security Fixes in the Latest Apple Updates.
July 25, 2019 • 12 min read
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Planning your digital legacy
Estate planning is a sensitive subject. Yet making arrangements for what happens to your estate after you’re gone is important, as it ensures that your loved ones will receive what you intend to leave them without paying burdensome taxes or going through a lengthy legal…
Five ways to keep your kids off dating apps
Being a mom or dad is hard. And these days, it seems like it’s harder than ever. In addition to all the old challenges of raising happy and healthy kids, we have a host of new things to worry about as well. And one of…
Securing your IoT home
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow at a remarkable pace—with analysts predicting the global IoT market to be worth a staggering half a trillion dollars by 2021. But experts have also noticed another IoT trend: dangerously lax security. In this article, we’ll give…
Sneaky Gatekeeper Flaw Could Let Hackers Run Malware on Macs
Among the most fundamental security features on Macs, Gatekeeper is near the top of the list. A first line of defense against malicious software, Gatekeeper’s job is to verify code signatures, which ensures that the software you’re running is genuine and hasn’t been tampered with…
July 3, 2019 • 3 min read
Checklist 144: Summer Security Blockbusters
This week, we’re going to the movies! It’s our special summer security blockbusters edition of The Checklist, where we take a fun and whimsical look at some of the big technical concerns that pop up in our favorite movies and how they can relate to some real-life issues, too.
July 5, 2019 • 1 min read
New Mac Malware Knows When You’re Watching
Security researchers at Intego have discovered a new form of Mac malware—one that shows some surprisingly sneaky behaviour aimed at evading detection by antivirus software and human malware hunters alike.
July 8, 2019 • 4 min read
Zoom security flaw puts you at risk (even after you uninstall)
Security researcher Jonathan Leitschuh has discovered a major vulnerability in the popular Zoom video conferencing app that could allow malicious actors to turn on your Mac’s camera without your permission.
July 10, 2019 • 4 min read
Checklist 145: Zooming on Through
On this edition of The Checklist: A look at the Zoom for Mac vulnerability, OpenID raises questions over Sign in with Apple, and The UK issues some big GDPR fine.
July 11, 2019 • 11 min read7 Cybersecurity Tips for the Family Vacation
Summer’s here! The kids are out of school, the weather is gorgeous, and for many of us that means sun, fun, and family vacations.
July 11, 2019 • 4 min readApple Switches Off Apple Watch Walkie-Talkies to Nix Eavesdropping Bug
In response to the discovery of a new critical bug in one of Apple’s own apps, the company has disabled some functionality in Apple Watches to protect users. The issue lies with the Walkie-Talkie app, a default app on the Apple Watch designed to let…
July 12, 2019 • 2 min read
Checklist 146: Just Because You Can…
On this edition of The Checklist we talk about: Should YOU be running beta software? Should ANYONE block Apple’s silent updates? And should there REALLY be an app for your flatiron?
July 18, 2019 • 11 min readSecuring your IoT home
The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow at a remarkable pace—with analysts predicting the global IoT market to be worth a staggering half a trillion dollars by 2021. But experts have also noticed another IoT trend: dangerously lax security. In this article, we’ll give…
July 18, 2019 • 5 min readFive ways to keep your kids off dating apps
Being a mom or dad is hard. And these days, it seems like it’s harder than ever. In addition to all the old challenges of raising happy and healthy kids, we have a host of new things to worry about as well. And one of…
July 23, 2019 • 5 min readPlanning your digital legacy
Estate planning is a sensitive subject. Yet making arrangements for what happens to your estate after you’re gone is important, as it ensures that your loved ones will receive what you intend to leave them without paying burdensome taxes or going through a lengthy legal…
July 24, 2019 • 4 min read
Checklist 147: Bill Barr and the Magic Door
On this edition of The Checklist: The AG Asks the Usual Impossible ,Keeping Kids Off of Dating Apps, and Security Fixes in the Latest Apple Updates.
July 25, 2019 • 12 min read