Checklist 280: A Checklist of Shame
The GM data breach; are e-learning platforms spying on our kids; Apple boosts user privacy with new “easy delete” rule.
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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!
The GM data breach; are e-learning platforms spying on our kids; Apple boosts user privacy with new “easy delete” rule.
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Checking an AirTag’s battery life and firmware version, Apple’s latest updates, two ads on privacy from DuckDuckGo and Apple.
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FIDO standards for passwordless login: Is this the end of passwords? An interview with Megan Shamas of the FIDO Alliance.
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It’s World Password Day 2022, and we’re talking password security. We’ll cover common password mistakes + a list of best practices to follow!
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The problem with fake electronic data requests; plus, IoT security tips as attacks on smart devices rise to nearly 1 billion per year.
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Best of The Checklist: Google finds more 0-days; NSO Group spyware is back; and educating future cybersecurity pros!
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We’ll talk about sideloading on iOS and how it might impact user privacy. Plus: Why AirTag stalking may be a more serious problem than everyone thought.
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A phishing awareness refresher. Mysterious texts that come from your own number. The 2021 FBI Internet Crime Report.
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What to do about a lost iPhone: Apple makes it harder to repair iPhones marked “missing”; lost iPhone tips and tricks; turning on Find My.
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Bad actors abuse TestFlight and WebClips to scam iOS users. Lessons in why you shouldn’t install apps from outside of the App Store.
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In all, Apple issues 159 security fixed in this round of updates.
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Tax scams 2022: the same thing all over again? We’ll explain why old scams still work, and revisit the classic scams you need to know about.
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Ukraine relief charity scams and how to avoid them. Plus: gift card scams and how to keep your loved ones safe!
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Cloned AirTags and Find My security, Apple introduces new AirTag updates in iOS beta, and Google’s 2FA experiment by the numbers.
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AirTag security updates from Apple (and plans for more in the future). Plus, helpful advice on AirTag security from New York State.
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Apple Watch privacy tips: 6 ways to make sure your Apple Watch isn’t giving you away. Plus: Silent AirTags and how to stay safe.
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Security issues with SMS-based 2FA; Apple introduces domain-bound codes; avoiding Valentine’s Day scams this year.
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AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability).
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QR code phishing scams are on the rise. We talk about QR code phishing, some common QR code scams, and how to avoid them!
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Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.
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