Checklist 403: The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption
FBI and CISA now urge end-to-end encryption after hacks expose telecom backdoors, highlighting Signal and other secure apps for safe communication.
Read ListenSecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Ken Ray and guests hit security topics. 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!
FBI and CISA now urge end-to-end encryption after hacks expose telecom backdoors, highlighting Signal and other secure apps for safe communication.
Read ListenStay safe this holiday season! Learn how AI is boosting scams like phishing, fake stores, and deepfakes—plus tips to shop securely online.
Read ListenWeak passwords persist as “123456” tops global lists. Mac malware targets crypto users. New iPhone auto-reboot boosts security, challenging law enforcement.
Read ListenApple’s new Passwords app makes password management easy, but lacks advanced security features. Allison Sheridan shares insights on balancing ease and safety.
Read ListenChange Healthcare’s breach prompts calls for credit freezes and offers 2 years of free monitoring, as experts urge stronger steps to prevent identity theft.
Read ListenApple’s October 28 OS updates bring hearing health tools, AI features, and key security fixes across devices.
Read Listen23andMe and NPD face fallout from major data breaches, legal challenges, and financial woes, raising concerns about privacy and the future use of exposed data.
Read ListenVoters distrust AI in political ads, says NYU study; McAfee warns of AI scams using celebrity likenesses in its 2024 Hacker Hotlist.
Read ListenStay safe online with tips from The Checklist: avoid phishing, use strong passwords, enable MFA, update software, and share these steps widely!
Read ListenApple drops NSO lawsuit; Tom Hanks warns of AI scams; FBI & CISA debunk voter roll hacking claims. Stay informed with trusted, verified sources.
Read ListenApple’s new OS updates bring app privacy, password management, health features, and satellite services for enhanced security and convenience.
Read ListenSextortion and QR code scams are on the rise—learn how scammers are using personal data and fake codes to exploit victims and how to stay safe.
Read ListenPhishing tests, AI ethics, and laser keystroke hacks highlight growing cybersecurity risks and the need for thoughtful, interdisciplinary approaches.
Read ListenDeepfakes wreaked havoc this year, with AI-generated Biden calls in NH and a massive data leak exposing billions. Read more on these critical security issues.
Read ListenMassive data breach exposes 2.7B records, while MIT launches an AI risk repository to tackle growing concerns in artificial intelligence safety.
Read ListenNFL adopts facial recognition for security; RBI mandates multi-factor authentication for transactions. Both moves spark privacy and security debates.
Read ListenApple updates iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS with security fixes. Upcoming: iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence, and additional privacy concerns.
Read ListenGoogle reverses its plan to block third-party cookies in Chrome, opting for Privacy Sandbox to balance user privacy with ad-supported internet needs.
Read ListenAT&T and Ticketmaster data breaches expose millions, highlighting failures in security protocols and the need for robust measures like mandatory MFA.
Read ListenApple enhances ChatGPT privacy. Roll20 suffers data breach, sparking calls for 2FA. Full details and analysis inside.
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