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31 Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

October 2, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 is here! We’re sharing 31 actionable security and privacy tips to celebrate.

Episode: Checklist 297: Avoiding CAPTCHA

Checklist 297: Avoiding CAPTCHA

October 1, 2022

Apple is helping to end CAPTCHAs with Private Access Tokens; the dangers of login fatigue; and malware in the App Store!

Checklist 296: On Her Majesty’s Secret Scams

September 23, 2022

2FA code phishing scams, the security implications of eyeglasses, and how scammers exploit high-profile events.

Checklist 295: Privacy, Security and the 2022 Updates (Part 1)

September 15, 2022

On this Checklist, we highlight the security and privacy features introduced in iOS 16 — and tell you about Apple’s latest round of security patches for older OSes.

iOS 16 Security and Privacy Features

September 12, 2022

iOS 16 introduces some great new security and privacy features to help keep your iPhone safe. Here’s our roundup of the most important ones!

Apple’s “Far Out” Event Brings New iPhones and More

September 8, 2022

Highlights from Apple’s “Far Out” event—including all new iPhones, key announcements, and the iOS 16 release date!

Apple security at DEF CON 2022

Apple security at DEF CON 2022

September 3, 2022

Apple security at DEF CON 2022. Highlights from several talks plus key takeaways and links for learning more.

Checklist 294: The Threat is Coming from Inside the House!

September 2, 2022

A new PayPal phishing scam, California takes steps to protect kids online, and an iOS update for very old iPhones.

OSINT and personal security with Christina Lekati

OSINT and personal security with Christina Lekati

August 26, 2022

Christina Lekati’s specialization is social engineering and open-source intelligence (OSINT) threats. Lekati is a Senior Social Engineering Trainer & Consultant at Cyber Risk GmbH, a cybersecurity and risk management consultancy based in Switzerland.

Checklist 293: Going (Securely) Back to School

August 25, 2022

We’re sharing back-to-school cybersecurity tips for students of all ages: young children, middle school and high school kids, and college students.

Twitter Whistleblower Warns on Security

August 24, 2022

Twitter Whistleblower “Mudge” Zatko says the social media giant has big security issues. Here’s what it means for users + how to stay safe.

Checklist 292: This is (Probably) a Test

August 18, 2022

This week we discuss an alert about the Emergency Alert System, Apple issues small updates with big security fixes, and finally questionable thief leaves the luggage, takes the AirTag.

The Black Hat USA 2022 Keynotes

August 16, 2022

Black Hat USA is one of the cybersecurity industry’s most important conferences. The Black Hat 2022 keynotes contained important insights about the future of cybersecurity.

Checklist 291: Taking Advantage of Your Good Nature

August 12, 2022

Malware in the Mac App Store! Plus: a Twitter Support phishing scheme and charity relief scams.

Cryptocurrency investment scams and how to avoid them

August 10, 2022

Banks are warning their customers about cryptocurrency investment scams. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

How to begin a career in Mac security

A career in Mac security is a lifelong adventure. Here’s how to get started.

Checklist 290: When and When Not to Be “That Person”

In today’s workplace, security is a team effort. Here’s how you can be a team player! Plus: The dangers of using AirTag to chase down stolen property.

Apple is updating XProtect and MRT. Is it enough?

Apple is updating XProtect and MRT. But are these changes enough to keep Mac users safe?

Checklist 289: Breaches, Edits, and Heat

IBM reports on the cost of a data breach — and it impacts you even if you haven’t been involved in one. Plus: The latest iOS 16 beta shows that Apple is listening.

Checklist 288: Everything Old Is News Again

Email scams are getting better. Here’s why…and what you can do to stay safe. Plus, Apple updates its OSes again.

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