SecurityChecklist 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
April 10, 2023 • 3 min read
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SecurityChecklist 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!
March 30, 2023 • 3 min read
BlogApple backup tips for World Backup Day
Backup tips for Apple users on World Backup Day.
March 24, 2023 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 321: Not Phoning It In
ICE breaks its own rules; Customer Proprietary Network Information and your privacy; the Kremlin ditches smartphones.
March 23, 2023 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 320: Speedy Scams and Securing iCloud
SVB scams and how to spot them. Plus: Simple steps to make iCloud safer.
March 20, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 319: Avoiding tax scams in 2023
Avoiding tax scams in 2023. New scams, old scams, and three rules for staying safe during tax season.
March 10, 2023 • 4 min read
BlogAvoiding tax scams in 2023
Tax scams in 2023: What’s new, what’s going around again, and how to stay safe.
March 8, 2023 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 318: Let’s Not Be Victims
How to avoid AirPods theft; iPhone passcodes and physical security; and making AirDrop safer.
March 3, 2023 • 3 min read
BlogHow to protect kids from sextortion
Sextortion is a serious crime that affects adults, teens, and kids. Learn what it is—and how to use iPhone and Mac tools to fight back.
February 24, 2023 • 7 min read
SecurityIs SMS for 2FA insecure?
Is SMS for 2FA really insecure? A closer look at a security issue that isn’t as black and white as some folks think.
February 23, 2023 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 317: Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turn
Twitter’s confusing move on SMS 2FA—and avoiding scam 2FA apps in the App Store.
February 23, 2023 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 316: Apple Card Safety and Updates
On this week’s show: Apple Card safety tips—plus, an important Apple update breaks an app.
February 16, 2023 • 3 min read