SecurityChecklist 407: Scams Sparked by SoCal Fires
Learn how scammers exploit crises like wildfires and smishing texts, and discover key tips to stay safe from phishing and fraud.
January 17, 2025 • 4 min read
Security
SecurityChecklist 406: Less Salt, More Logos
AT&T, Verizon secure networks post-Salt Typhoon hack; FCC debuts Cyber Trust Mark to boost IoT security with voluntary labeling.
January 10, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 405: Hacky Holidays Reloaded
Exploring AI in movies like WarGames, Colossus, and The Matrix—tech insights, ethical dilemma., and lessons for cybersecurity today.
December 20, 2024 • 2 min read
SecurityChecklist 404: Safe Digital Travel and OS Updates
Apple updates bring new features like Genmoji, robust security fixes, and tips for holiday travel data safety.
December 13, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 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.
December 9, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 402: Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024
Stay safe this holiday season! Learn how AI is boosting scams like phishing, fake stores, and deepfakes—plus tips to shop securely online.
November 28, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 400: Reboots, PDFs, and Passwords
Weak passwords persist as “123456” tops global lists. Mac malware targets crypto users. New iPhone auto-reboot boosts security, challenging law enforcement.
November 15, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 399: Passwords with Allison Sheridan
Apple’s new Passwords app makes password management easy, but lacks advanced security features. Allison Sheridan shares insights on balancing ease and safety.
November 8, 2024 • 2 min read
SecurityChecklist 398: The More Things Change…
Change Healthcare’s breach prompts calls for credit freezes and offers 2 years of free monitoring, as experts urge stronger steps to prevent identity theft.
October 31, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 397: Stormy Forecast and Security Updates
Apple’s October 28 OS updates bring hearing health tools, AI features, and key security fixes across devices.
October 25, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 396: 23andMe and NPD, Revisited
23andMe and NPD face fallout from major data breaches, legal challenges, and financial woes, raising concerns about privacy and the future use of exposed data.
October 18, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 395: iPhone Protection and AI Detection
Voters distrust AI in political ads, says NYU study; McAfee warns of AI scams using celebrity likenesses in its 2024 Hacker Hotlist.
October 11, 2024 • 5 min read