SecurityChecklist 323: The Principal and the Thief
Two new tax malware attacks—and the sad story of a principal who thought she was talking to Elon Musk
April 10, 2023 • 3 min read
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SecurityChecklist 322: Safety and Security in the March 2023 Apple OS Updates
Apple issues important safety and security updates for all OSes. Plus, WWDC 2023 is announced! Get ready!
March 30, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 321: Not Phoning It In
ICE breaks its own rules; Customer Proprietary Network Information and your privacy; the Kremlin ditches smartphones.
March 23, 2023 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 320: Speedy Scams and Securing iCloud
SVB scams and how to spot them. Plus: Simple steps to make iCloud safer.
March 20, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 319: Avoiding tax scams in 2023
Avoiding tax scams in 2023. New scams, old scams, and three rules for staying safe during tax season.
March 10, 2023 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 318: Let’s Not Be Victims
How to avoid AirPods theft; iPhone passcodes and physical security; and making AirDrop safer.
March 3, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 317: Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turn
Twitter’s confusing move on SMS 2FA—and avoiding scam 2FA apps in the App Store.
February 23, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 316: Apple Card Safety and Updates
On this week’s show: Apple Card safety tips—plus, an important Apple update breaks an app.
February 16, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 315: Avoiding Valentine’s Scams
How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.
February 10, 2023 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 314: Playing Catch-Up
Is your old iPhone still safe? Plus: Five ways Apple’s security keys won’t work, and a list of post-holiday security tips.
February 3, 2023 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 313: Apple Security Fixes and Features
Apple releases a number of updates and features, including support for hardware security key-based 2FA. Also: How Apple is celebrating Data Privacy Day.
January 27, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 312: Disconnecting Connected Appliances
How to address concerns over EOL for smart things—and tips for how to buy and use IoT devices safely.
January 19, 2023 • 4 min read