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The Checklist Podcast

SecureMac 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!

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Checklist 367: Love 2.0 Stinks

Discover how AI is transforming romance and uncover privacy risks with romantic AI chatbots in this insightful episode. Stay cautious, stay informed!

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Checklist 366: Don't be THAT guy

Checklist 366: Don’t Be THAT Guy

Discover the latest in tech: Apple ramps up security, but cheap doorbells spark concerns. Plus, a study on anti-piracy messages reveals surprising gender responses. Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of tech challenges and innovations!

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Checklist 360: A.I. and 23andMe Follow Ups

Participants in AI21’s Human or Not experiment found that distinguishing humans from AI bots using two-minute online conversations was challenging. Explore the A.I. and 23andMe Follow-Up to investigate the results and expectations of LLMs such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and AI21 Labs’ Jurassic-2.

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Checklist 359: In an Election Year?!?

AI misuse in 2024 elections presents a major challenge to democracy. Discover how AI-generated images, deepfakes, and weaponized Large Language Models are being used to sway voting and how to protect against it.

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Checklist 355: 23andMe and 7 Million Others

Latest threat to privacy: malicious entities can access iPhones despite active Lockdown Mode. 23andMe and 7 Million Others face potential attacks, according to AppleInsider – protect yourself.

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Checklist 347: Passkeys and Past Advice

This week we discuss Apple and Googl implementing passkeys to replace traditional passwords, improving online security and user convenience, and highlights from We Live Security.

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