Checklist 339: Common Sense Security Steps
Uncover Intel-based Macs’ ‘Downfall’ vulnerability & iPhone Bluetooth risks, plus ATM card skimming tactics. Stay secure with insights on emerging threats.
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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!
Uncover Intel-based Macs’ ‘Downfall’ vulnerability & iPhone Bluetooth risks, plus ATM card skimming tactics. Stay secure with insights on emerging threats.
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Dark web threats to macOS surge 1000%, deep learning steals keystrokes via mic with 95% accuracy. Apple tightens App Store security, requires API justification by Spring 2024.
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Electric vehicle chargers are vulnerable to hacking, raising security concerns for power grids. Efforts are underway to strengthen their security, but challenges remain. Protect yourself from online threats with tips to avoid scam ads.
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This week we discuss Apple’s Rapid Security Response faces challenges with recent updates and a high school which accidentally reset all students’ passwords, inviting a security breach.
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A movie-themed episode, where we explore the importance of password security, thorough device cleaning, layered protection, and more in popular films.
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On this week’s Checklist, summer vacation scams and how to avoid them. Plus: Protecting yourself from SMS scams.
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Apple will roll out passkeys for Apple accounts this fall. Plus: A big round of security updates for vulnerabilities under active exploitation.
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Apple researching ways to combat deepfake threats. Help for developers on App Store Privacy Labels. More Vision Pro privacy features.
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Privacy and security notes from WWDC23. A rundown of the biggest announcements from this year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference keynote.
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Migraine, a new macOS vulnerability. Helping bots bypass CAPTCHAs. And Pegasus spyware in the news again.
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AI voice cloning puts bank security at risk—and the U.S. Senate is taking note. Plus: A big round of Apple security updates.
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How to delete ChatGPT data—and why you may want to do that sooner rather than later. Plus: Keeping older folks safe from scams.
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AI voice scams are coming. Learn how to protect yourself. Plus: Tips for making remote work more secure.
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AirTag used to fight car theft in New York, Apple and Google join forces on security standards for personal trackers, and another look at juice jacking.
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How to handle extortion fraud; a new HomePod safety feature; and what’s worse than juice jacking?
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Why public charging stations may be a cybersecurity risk; AI and cybersecurity; an important round of Apple updates
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Two new tax malware attacks—and the sad story of a principal who thought she was talking to Elon Musk
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Apple issues important safety and security updates for all OSes. Plus, WWDC 2023 is announced! Get ready!
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ICE breaks its own rules; Customer Proprietary Network Information and your privacy; the Kremlin ditches smartphones.
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SVB scams and how to spot them. Plus: Simple steps to make iCloud safer.
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