Checklist 428: Avoiding SMS for 2FA and a Plot Twist for 23andMe Security

Checklist 428: Avoiding SMS for 2FA and a Plot Twist for 23andMe

23andMe changes hands, SMS 2FA risks exposed—why your data & online security need smarter tools now.

June 23, 2025 • 4 min read
Checklist 427: Hallucinating Current Events Security

Checklist 427: Hallucinating Current Events

Apple’s WWDC 2025 brings on-device AI and tighter child privacy tools in iOS 26, but chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT spread protest misinformation.

June 13, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 426: T-Life Recorded and a 2FA Proposal Security

Checklist 426: T-Life Recorded and a 2FA Proposal

T-Mobile and The North Face incidents show why 2FA must be standard—credential stuffing and silent tracking tools put users at risk.

June 6, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 425: AI Privacy Labels and Lots of Lost Logins Security

Checklist 425: AI Privacy Labels and Lots of Lost Logins

Meta, LexisNexis, and a mystery trove of 184M logins highlight why strong passwords and 2FA are more vital than ever.

May 30, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 424: Take It Down or Else Security

Checklist 424: Take It Down or Else

Apple patch fix, 23andMe data goes to Regeneron, and a new takedown law stirs privacy vs. free speech debate—here’s what you need to know.

May 23, 2025 • 7 min read
Checklist 423: Less Consumer Protection and More OS Updates Security

Checklist 423: Less Consumer Protection and More OS Updates

CFPB scraps data broker rules as Apple rolls out major OS updates fixing 100+ security flaws—privacy is still up to you. Update now, stay safe.

May 16, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 422: Every Day Is World Password Day Security

Checklist 422: Every Day Is World Password Day

94% of passwords are reused—including by top officials. Weak, repeated logins like “123456” still top lists in homes, offices, even government.

May 9, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 421: Strengthening AirPlay and Turning Off TV Tracking Security

Checklist 421: Strengthening AirPlay and Turning Off TV Tracking

AirPlay flaws and smart TV tracking expose user privacy risks—learn how to secure your devices and limit data collection.

May 2, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 420: Hacking the Crosswalk Security

Checklist 420: Hacking the Crosswalk

Apple patches zero-days, hacked crosswalks mock billionaires, and Mac users get privacy tips—from VPNs to app permissions and browser safety.

April 25, 2025 • 8 min read
Checklist 419: Tax Scams and Crossed Signals Security

Checklist 419: Tax Scams and Crossed Signals

Tax scams spike as April 15 nears; meanwhile, a Signal chat slip exposes U.S. security flaws—White House blames iPhone’s contact auto-suggest.

April 11, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 418: VPNs, the App Store, and the Chinese Army Security

Checklist 418: VPNs, the App Store, and the Chinese Army

VPNs in app stores aren’t always safe—some are tied to China’s military. Free isn’t always better. Research before you trust.

April 4, 2025 • 7 min read
Checklist 417: 23andMe Goes Bankrupt and a Crash Course in Signal Security

Checklist 417: 23andMe Goes Bankrupt and a Crash Course in Signal

23andMe’s data risks grow post-bankruptcy; meanwhile, officials’ misuse of Signal raises questions—tech isn’t the issue, user behavior is.

March 28, 2025 • 6 min read
Checklist 416: Malware as A.I. and A.I. Be Trippin’ Security

Checklist 416: Malware as A.I. and A.I. Be Trippin’

AI’s accuracy issues spark legal action as ChatGPT falsely accuses users of crimes, while DeepSeek malware scams put privacy and security at risk.

March 21, 2025 • 4 min read
Checklist 415: Voice Clones and Paper Problems, Revisited Security

Checklist 415: Voice Clones and Paper Problems, Revisited

Lee Enterprises tackles cyberattack recovery, while Consumer Reports urges AI voice cloning safeguards to protect users from scams.

March 14, 2025 • 4 min read
Checklist 414: Meta and Apple Think of the Children Security

Checklist 414: Meta and Apple Think of the Children

Cybercriminals are using physical mail for malware scams and fake ransomware demands, exploiting trust in letters while risking federal charges.

March 13, 2025 • 5 min read
Checklist 413: Googling Good News Security

Checklist 413: Googling Good News

Google is enhancing privacy with easier personal info removal from Search and replacing SMS 2FA with QR codes for better security.

March 6, 2025 • 4 min read
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