SecurityChecklist 232: Practice Safe Venmo and Update Your Stuff
On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about Venmo’s privacy issues — and we’ll tell you why it’s update time again!
May 28, 2021 • 7 min read
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macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot bug
macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot 0-day that was being actively exploited by XCSSET malware. Article contains details + update tips.
Venmo privacy issues concern security experts … and users
Venmo privacy issues exposed the personal account of US president Joe Biden … and security experts say that all users have reason to worry.
How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS
How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS. Complete guide includes step-by-step walkthroughs for setup on Google and LinkedIn.
Checklist 229: Zero-Days and WebKit with August Trometer
0-days, WebKit, and Apple’s intentional vagueness. We discuss this week’s updates (and what they mean) with August Trometer.
May 7, 2021 • 5 min read
Ransomware attack shuts down major US gas pipeline
Last Friday, hackers hit the Colonial Pipeline fuel company with a ransomware attack. When the company realized what was going on, it shut down its 5,500-mile pipeline as a proactive measure
May 10, 2021 • 4 min read
Only 6% of iOS users opt in to app tracking
How many iOS 14.5 users opt in to app tracking? Not many! In this article: ATT and you | Opt-in data | Opting out | Opting out of Apple ads
May 11, 2021 • 4 min read
Apple AirTag and Privacy
Apple AirTag and Privacy: AirTag can track your stuff…can it track you too? Privacy protections and issues | Check if you’re being tracked.
May 12, 2021 • 6 min read
Checklist 230: Waiting for Various Labels
This week on The Checklist: Google Play privacy nutrition labels, AirTag and child safety issues, and the very first AirTag “hack”!
May 14, 2021 • 5 min read
Checklist 231: Security News Roundup
This week in security news: The Mac’s malware problem | The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack | An App Tracking Transparency bug fix
May 21, 2021 • 7 min readHow to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS
How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS. Complete guide includes step-by-step walkthroughs for setup on Google and LinkedIn.
May 21, 2021 • 18 min readVenmo privacy issues concern security experts … and users
Venmo privacy issues exposed the personal account of US president Joe Biden … and security experts say that all users have reason to worry.
May 24, 2021 • 6 min readmacOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot bug
macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot 0-day that was being actively exploited by XCSSET malware. Article contains details + update tips.
May 25, 2021 • 3 min read
Checklist 232: Practice Safe Venmo and Update Your Stuff
On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about Venmo’s privacy issues — and we’ll tell you why it’s update time again!
May 28, 2021 • 7 min read