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Checklist 353: A Letter on Passkeys from Allison Sheridan

November 23, 2023

This week, we touch upon essential themes related to cybersecurity awareness and the evolving landscape of technology adoption among different age groups.

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Checklist 352: AI: The “A” is for “Anxious”

November 16, 2023

52% of Americans anxious about AI misuse, deepfakes, and propaganda, Extremists challenge tech moderation, and McAfee advises source verification, fact-checking, and emotional awareness to combat AI-driven misinformation.

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Checklist 351: 2FA, DNA, Heavy Hacks, and Knock-Offs

November 9, 2023

Fake Apple products worth $400,000 seized in California, Apple warns of state-sponsored hacking attempts, and genealogy companies mandate two-factor authentication after 23andMe breach.

Checklist 350: Spyware and Celebrities

November 2, 2023

Apple alerting about potential spyware, and how McAfee’s 2023 Hacker Celebrity Hot List reveals the exploitation of celebrity names for cybercriminal purposes.

Checklist 349: iPhone Scams and Activating Passkeys

October 26, 2023

This week we go over recent new iphone scams, amazon embracing passkeys, and another apple security update.

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Checklist 348: 23andMe and You and Everyone We Know

October 19, 2023

23andMe has been compromised; millions of user records are being leaked, scams targeting younger generations, and hope for privacy advocates in California this week on the Checklist!

Israel Torres Named CTO and Co-Founder of SecureMac

Israel Torres Named CTO and Co-Founder of SecureMac

SecureMac announces that Israel Torres has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder.

MacOS Sonoma Security & Privacy Guide

October 18, 2023

With the newest macOS Sonoma update, a wide range of new macOS security & privacy features have been introduced. We’ll dive into detail about each and how to set them up to help you stay secure.

Checklist 347: Passkeys and Past Advice

October 12, 2023

This week we discuss Apple and Googl implementing passkeys to replace traditional passwords, improving online security and user convenience, and highlights from We Live Security.

Checklist 346: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

October 5, 2023

For cybersecurity awareness month, we discuss protecting your business and personal accounts against cyber threats, and give offer expert guidance from CISA for a secure digital landscape.

Checklist 345: Privacy, Security, and Sonoma

September 28, 2023

This week, we discuss Apple’s macOS Sonoma release and some of the exciting new features and security upgrades that come with it.

Checklist 344: iOS 17, Pegasus, and Sportsball!

September 21, 2023

iOS 17 enhances privacy with Lockdown Mode, anti-tracking, and secure passkeys. NSO’s Pegasus spyware targets journalists. Microsoft warns of cybersecurity threats in live sports events.

Checklist 343: Pegasus and Wonderlust

September 14, 2023

This week we discuss Apple resuming their efforts to battle pegasus, urgent security updates, and what went down at Apple’s Wonderlust event.

Checklist 342: Cyberattacks, Moonshots, and HIPAA

September 7, 2023

In this week’s Checklist podcast, we go over Blackberry’s cybersecurity solutions, ARPA-H’s healthcare systems cybersecurity initiative, and more.

Checklist 341: Fake Goods and Student Loan Scams

August 31, 2023

Federal Authorities Seize Counterfeit Apple Products Worth Nearly $400,000 in LA Crackdown and Beware of Student Loan Scams Amidst Policy Changes. Learn How to Identify Counterfeit Goods and Protect Yourself from Scammers.

Checklist 340: QR Codes and Magic Doors

August 24, 2023

Apple opposes UK’s encryption-compromising laws, risking service withdrawal. Balancing security and law enforcement needs in focus.

Checklist 339: Common Sense Security Steps

August 17, 2023

Uncover Intel-based Macs’ ‘Downfall’ vulnerability & iPhone Bluetooth risks, plus ATM card skimming tactics. Stay secure with insights on emerging threats.

Checklist 338: Macs and Keyboards and Required Reasons

August 10, 2023

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.

Checklist 337: I, Charger

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.

Checklist 336: Rapid Security Response (and Retreat)

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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