SecurityChecklist 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
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SecurityChecklist 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
SecurityChecklist 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
SecurityChecklist 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
SecurityChecklist 412: DeepSeek Concerns and Newspapers Held for Ransom
Lee Enterprises tackles cyberattack recovery, while Consumer Reports urges AI voice cloning safeguards to protect users from scams.
February 21, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 411: Virtual Dates and Zero-Day Updates
Romance scams and Apple’s latest updates fix — a critical iOS exploit, add security patches, and quietly re-enable Apple Intelligence — check your settings!
February 14, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 410: OCR Malware and Grubhub Date Theft
Grubhub and App Store breaches expose user data. Hackers target crypto wallets via malware and leak personal info.
February 7, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 409: Change Healthcare’s Strange and Changing Story
Apple’s latest updates patch 240 security flaws, including an actively exploited bug. Meanwhile, Change Healthcare’s breach affects 190M—double initial reports.
January 31, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 408: Family Passwords and Smishing, Revisited
Protect your family with secret passwords and avoid smishing scams—learn how AI is fueling new threats and simple steps to stay safe.
January 24, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 407: Scams Sparked by SoCal Fires
Learn how scammers exploit crises like wildfires and smishing texts, and discover key tips to stay safe from phishing and fraud.
January 17, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 406: Less Salt, More Logos
AT&T, Verizon secure networks post-Salt Typhoon hack; FCC debuts Cyber Trust Mark to boost IoT security with voluntary labeling.
January 10, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 405: Hacky Holidays Reloaded
Exploring AI in movies like WarGames, Colossus, and The Matrix—tech insights, ethical dilemma., and lessons for cybersecurity today.
December 20, 2024 • 2 min read