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Checklist 330: CAPTCHA, Pegasus, and Mr. Softy’s Migraine

Migraine, a new macOS vulnerability. Helping bots bypass CAPTCHAs. And Pegasus spyware in the news again.

What is Apple’s Rapid Security Response feature?

Rapid Security Response is a new Apple feature that lets users get updates faster and helps keep them safer.

Checklist 329: Voice Clones and OS Updates

AI voice cloning puts bank security at risk—and the U.S. Senate is taking note. Plus: A big round of Apple security updates.

Checklist 328: Talking with Grandpa and ChatGPT

How to delete ChatGPT data—and why you may want to do that sooner rather than later. Plus: Keeping older folks safe from scams.

A.I. Dangers and Working Remote Securely

Checklist 327: A.I. Dangers and Working Remote Securely

AI voice scams are coming. Learn how to protect yourself. Plus: Tips for making remote work more secure.

Atomic Stealer Mac malware: New malware for macOS

Atomic Stealer Mac malware: a new malware variant for macOS.

Checklist 326: Schrödinger’s Vulnerability

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.

Is Mac a secure choice for SMBs?

Is Apple Mac a secure choice for SMBs? We take a closer look at the issue.

Checklist 325: Alerts on Alerts!

How to handle extortion fraud; a new HomePod safety feature; and what’s worse than juice jacking?

Is there ransomware on macOS?

Is there ransomware on macOS? Are Apple Mac users at risk? We’ll take a closer look at the issue in this article.

MacStealer Mac malware: a new threat for macOS

MacStealer Mac malware is a new macOS malware variant that uses the Telegram chat app for command and control.

Checklist 324: Real Threats from Artificial Intelligence

Why public charging stations may be a cybersecurity risk; AI and cybersecurity; an important round of Apple updates

Apple patches 0-days for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Apple 0-days discovered for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Details, patch instructions, and takeaways.

The growth of Mac in the enterprise

The growth of Mac in the enterprise is accelerating, and this will have important consequences for both business and home Mac users.

Checklist 323: The Principal and the Thief

Two new tax malware attacks—and the sad story of a principal who thought she was talking to Elon Musk

Checklist 322: Safety and Security in the March 2023 Apple OS Updates

Apple issues important safety and security updates for all OSes. Plus, WWDC 2023 is announced! Get ready!

Apple backup tips for World Backup Day

Backup tips for Apple users on World Backup Day.

Checklist 321: Not Phoning It In

ICE breaks its own rules; Customer Proprietary Network Information and your privacy; the Kremlin ditches smartphones.

Checklist 320: Speedy Scams and Securing iCloud

SVB scams and how to spot them. Plus: Simple steps to make iCloud safer.

Checklist 319: Avoiding tax scams in 2023

Avoiding tax scams in 2023. New scams, old scams, and three rules for staying safe during tax season.

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