Avoiding 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
Checklist 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
How 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
Is 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
Checklist 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
Checklist 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
Checklist 315: Avoiding Valentine’s Scams
How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.
February 10, 2023 • 4 min read
3 Valentine’s Day scams to watch for in 2023
Valentine’s Day scams in 2023—three big ones to watch out for and some tips on how to avoid them.
February 9, 2023 • 5 min read
Checklist 314: Playing Catch-Up
Is your old iPhone still safe? Plus: Five ways Apple’s security keys won’t work, and a list of post-holiday security tips.
February 3, 2023 • 4 min read
3 post-holiday cybersecurity tips for January
Post-holiday cybersecurity tips to help you stay safe in January and all year long.
January 27, 2023 • 3 min read
Checklist 313: Apple Security Fixes and Features
Apple releases a number of updates and features, including support for hardware security key-based 2FA. Also: How Apple is celebrating Data Privacy Day.
January 27, 2023 • 3 min read
Checklist 312: Disconnecting Connected Appliances
How to address concerns over EOL for smart things—and tips for how to buy and use IoT devices safely.
January 19, 2023 • 4 min read