SecurityMac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features
A Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features — and it’s being actively exploited by the bad guys. Background | Details | Staying Safe
April 30, 2021 • 4 min read
Security
Checklist 228: Updates, Transparency, and Security
On this week’s Checklist: How to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask; App Tracking Transparency; and a BIG security update for macOS.
Apple releases major updates for macOS, iOS, and more
macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, and more: major security updates from Apple (including a critical patch for macOS and a big privacy change in iOS).
Facebook Finds New iOS Spyware Phenakite
The iOS spyware threat Phenakite was discovered by Facebook. In this article: What it is | How it works | What iOS users should know.
Checklist 225: Raising Better Digital Citizens with Robert Speciale
Award-winning educator Robert Speciale shares strategies for communicating security and privacy concepts to today’s kids.
April 1, 2021 • 11 min read
Facebook data breach exposes details of 500 million users
A Facebook data breach has exposed the personal information of more than 500 million users. In this article: Details | Impact | Staying Safe
April 7, 2021 • 6 min read
TextEdit flaw could have let hackers create malicious TXT files
A flaw in macOS TextEdit could have let attackers create malicious TXT files — files that could have led to DOS attacks, IP leaks, and more.
April 13, 2021 • 6 min read
FBI accessed hundreds of private computers in Microsoft Exchange remediation bid
The FBI accessed hundreds of vulnerable computers using remote backdoors installed by hackers — with the goal of collecting evidence against the hackers and removing the backdoors. In a press release issued Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the operation and explained the rationale…
April 14, 2021 • 5 min readChecklist 226: Yet Another Facebook Data Breach
A Facebook data breach has exposed 500 million + users. On this episode of the Checklist: Details, how to check if you were affected, and staying safe.
April 16, 2021 • 9 min read
What is Google’s FLoC (and does it harm privacy)?
What is Google’s FLoC? In this article, we’ll explain what FLoC is, why it may be a privacy threat, and how to check for it in your browser.
April 20, 2021 • 5 min read
iMacs, AirTag, and More at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event
Apple’s Spring Loaded event brings new iMacs, new iPad Pros, AirTag, and more. Details, Prices, Specs, and Availability.
April 21, 2021 • 6 min read
Checklist 227: Playing AirTag
AirTag is finally here. On this Checklist, we’ll tell you what it is, why some competitors are crying foul, and how it protects your privacy.
April 23, 2021 • 6 min readFacebook Finds New iOS Spyware Phenakite
The iOS spyware threat Phenakite was discovered by Facebook. In this article: What it is | How it works | What iOS users should know.
April 26, 2021 • 7 min readApple releases major updates for macOS, iOS, and more
macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, and more: major security updates from Apple (including a critical patch for macOS and a big privacy change in iOS).
April 27, 2021 • 5 min readChecklist 228: Updates, Transparency, and Security
On this week’s Checklist: How to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask; App Tracking Transparency; and a BIG security update for macOS.
April 30, 2021 • 5 min read
Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features
A Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features — and it’s being actively exploited by the bad guys. Background | Details | Staying Safe
April 30, 2021 • 4 min read