Security Archives

Checklist 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

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

March 20, 2023 • 3 min read

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

March 10, 2023 • 4 min read

Tax scams in 2023: What’s new, what’s going around again, and how to stay safe.

March 8, 2023 • 5 min read

How to avoid AirPods theft; iPhone passcodes and physical security; and making AirDrop safer.

March 3, 2023 • 3 min read

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 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

Twitter’s confusing move on SMS 2FA—and avoiding scam 2FA apps in the App Store.

February 23, 2023 • 3 min read

On this week’s show: Apple Card safety tips—plus, an important Apple update breaks an app.

February 16, 2023 • 3 min read

How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.

February 10, 2023 • 4 min read

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

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