SecurityChecklist 441: Privacy and Security in macOS Tahoe 26ent
Apple’s OS 26 rollout brings privacy upgrades, dev tools, and dozens of security fixes—protecting users, kids, and older devices alike.
September 19, 2025 • 4 min read
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SecurityChecklist 440: Latest iPhones Target Serious Spyware
Apple warns French citizens of spyware threats as iPhone 17 debuts with built-in anti-spyware Memory Integrity Enforcement.
SecurityChecklist 439: NV Update and Multi-Extortion Attacks
Nevada’s ransomware woes reveal poor comms as experts warn of rising multi-extortion attacks from single to quadruple threat.
SecurityChecklist 438: Nevada Does a Great St. Paul Impression
Nevada hit by a ransomware attack, crippling state services from DMV to Medicaid, with officials warning recovery may take time.
SecurityChecklist 437: Wrong Numbers from AI
AI scams and Apple security: Google AI dupes users with fake numbers, while Apple rushes critical security and os fixes.
August 22, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 436: Operation Secure St. Paul
Saint Paul battles Interlock ransomware with password resets, system rebuilds, and federal guidance after massive citywide disruption.
August 15, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 435: Preying on St. Paul and Wi-Fi Indicators
Saint Paul battles a cyberattack and phishing fallout as iOS 26 debuts clearer Wi-Fi security icons to help users avoid risky public networks.
August 8, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 434: OS Updates and City Under Cyberattack
St. Paul hit by cyberattack; iOS 26 filters spark political backlash as Apple rolls out major security updates across all platforms.
August 1, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 433: Passwords, 2FA, and Smishing
iOS 26 fights smishing with smarter message filtering as KNP’s collapse shows why MFA and strong passwords are essential for cybersecurity.
July 25, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 432: Healthcare Files and Healthcare Phishing
FBI warns of phishing scams using real health data from major breaches at McLaren, Episource & more. Watch for fake insurer messages.
July 18, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 431: Hacking the Mickey D’s Hiring Bot
Belkin drops Wemo support; McDonald’s hiring bot leaked applicant data—smart tech risks show why trust and security still matter.
July 11, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 430: Hardware Problems and a System Fix
Bluetooth headphones, printers, and phone accounts all face security threats — here’s how Sony, Brother, and AT&T are responding to protect users.
July 4, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 429: Safer Protesting and App Store Concerns
App Store ≠ safe. Protest ≠ private. From crypto scams to surveillance, digital caution is key—whether investing or marching.
June 27, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 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
SecurityChecklist 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
SecurityChecklist 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