SecurityChecklist 380: Playing CSAM, Recall, and DNA Catch-Up
EU delays CSAM scanning plan amid privacy concerns; Microsoft postpones Recall feature after backlash; UK and Canada probe 23andMe data breach.
June 21, 2024 • 4 min read
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SecurityChecklist 379: Privacy and Security at WWDC24
Apple’s WWDC 2024 highlights: Introducing Apple Intelligence, app locking, improved contact permissions, Guest Access for Home App, and a standalone Passwords app.
June 14, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 378: Probable Ticketmaster Data Breach
Ticketmaster hack exposes 560M users’ data. Change passwords, enable 2FA, and avoid storing card info to protect yourself. More tips inside!
June 7, 2024 • 2 min read
SecurityChecklist 377: Should We Maybe Talk About Deep Fakes and A.I.?
Explore A.I. misuse: a teacher frames the principal with AI, and deepfakes disrupt voters. Stay in the know with this week’s episode of The Checklist.
May 31, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 376: Too Much Recall
Microsoft’s new Copilot+ PCs shine with high performance but raise privacy concerns with the Recall feature. Meanwhile, Apple’s iOS 17.5.1 update fixes a bug that brought back deleted photos.
May 24, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 375: Updates and Affirmatives
Apple’s new updates enhance News+ and security. Also, watch out for the “Can You Hear Me?” phone scam! Stay informed and protect your data with these tips.
May 17, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 374: 2FA Minus One
From data security debates to safer dating solutions: Discover how Tinder’s ‘Share My Date’ feature tackles privacy concerns amidst the Change Healthcare breach fallout.
May 6, 2024 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 373: Change We Can’t Believe In
This week, we uncover the fallout from UnitedHealth’s massive breach, rattling the realm of health data security. Discover how scammers exploit stolen info, and stay tuned as we unravel a crafty online shopping scam in South Korea and Japan.
April 26, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 372: A Roku Breach and a Doubtful Exploit
Join us as we delve into the latest tech headlines: Roku’s facing another data breach, pushing for mandatory 2FA, while Trust Wallet’s warning on an iMessage exploit sparks skepticism. Tune in for the inside scoop on these cybersecurity sagas!
April 19, 2024 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 371: AI and (Probably) Pegasus Re-Revisited
This week, we delve into the unsettling implications of OpenAI’s voice cloning technology, stirring apprehensions in an election year, Microsoft warning on the danger of deepfakes, and Apple alerts on suspected spyware attacks.
April 12, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 370: The New Old AT&T Data Disaster
AT&T tackles data breach fallout: millions of passcodes reset, phishing threats loom. TechCrunch exposes security woes, urging vigilance.
April 5, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 369: Tax Scams and Password Attacks
In this episode, IRS uncovers tax scams, Apple users beware! Keep updated, keep secure!
March 29, 2024 • 4 min read