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Setting up a new Mac for security: 7 tips and tricks

December 3, 2019

So you’re the proud owner of a brand new Mac — wonderful! You’re no doubt eager to try out all the bells and whistles; install your favorite apps;...

Checklist 165: Safe shopping for the holidays

November 29, 2019

This week’s Checklist gets you ready for the seasonal shopping rush (from a cybersecurity perspective, anyway). We’ll show you how to keep safe as you...

Checklist 164: Over the River and Through the Woods

November 21, 2019

The Checklist hits the road this week, with a complete guide to how to keep yourself safe during the holiday travel season. We’ll tell you what to do before...

Checklist 163: Encryption Minus the Encryption

November 14, 2019

This week on the Checklist, we take a look at a serious encryption issue with Apple Mail. We talk about how to deal with a ransomware attack in progress (and...

Encrypted messaging apps: Everything you need to know

November 13, 2019

Privacy is hard to come by these days. Malicious actors, large corporations, and governments are constantly trying to look over your shoulder when you’re...

The SecureMac Interview: Security Researcher Patrick Wardle talks nation-state malware and the future of macOS

The SecureMac Interview: Security Researcher Patrick Wardle talks...

November 12, 2019

Patrick Wardle is a security researcher and software developer whose areas of expertise include macOS malware and nation-state threats. Wardle is Principal...

Digital forensics and privacy: 3 things to know

November 11, 2019

Digital forensic analysts are the Sherlocks of cybersecurity, gathering and interpreting evidence from digital sources for use in criminal or civil court...

Checklist 162: Insecurity with a “light” touch

November 8, 2019

On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about a privacy issue with a privacy service. We’ll look at how social engineering works in practice by examining...

7 Facts About Ransomware Attacks on Local Government

November 7, 2019

High-profile ransomware attacks on city and state governments have made national and international news in the past year. Many people are left wondering how...

5 Things to Know About Blockchain Voting

November 5, 2019

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of any democracy. But in recent years, the integrity of the electoral process itself has been called into...

Cybersecurity and healthcare: When infosec is a matter of life and...

November 4, 2019

We’ve talked about how cybersecurity affects enterprises and schools. But there’s another sector that is increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks:...

Apple’s China Problem

November 3, 2019

In recent weeks, several high-profile US organizations have faced controversy due to their ties with China—and due to the actions which they took in order...

Checklist 161: The Fixes Are In (Again)

November 1, 2019

This week on the Checklist, we’ll catch you up on what Apple has been doing to keep you safe. We’ll talk about some adware apps that got the boot from the...

Checklist 160: What If You Lose One Factor?

October 24, 2019

On this week’s Checklist, we’ll look at how to prevent an authentication apocalypse. We’ll talk about a government proposal to curb drunk driving that...

The SecureMac Interview: Nancy Willard on Cyberbullying

The SecureMac Interview: Nancy Willard on Cyberbullying

October 23, 2019

Nancy Willard is an educator and lawyer who runs Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, an organization dedicated to creating a culture of civility and...

Checklist 159: What That and Tencent Will Get You

October 18, 2019

This week on the Checklist, we’ll look at a troubling connection between Apple and the Chinese government. We’ll revisit the issue of IoT security...

8 Things Small Businesses can do to Prevent a Data Breach

October 16, 2019

Big companies spend millions of dollars guarding against data breaches—and sometimes they still come up short. So how can small businesses prevent...

The SecureMac Interview: Troy Hunt on data breaches

The SecureMac Interview: Troy Hunt on data breaches

Troy Hunt is a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Developer Security. He is the creator of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), a...

Are Macs Safe for Enterprise?

October 15, 2019

Everyone loves a Mac. They’re famously easy to use. Many people find themselves more productive on Macs. And let’s face it—they definitely have a...

Checklist 158: Catalina Bound

October 10, 2019

On this Checklist, we’ll take a look at the latest version of macOS. We’ll revisit two-factor authentication by way of a somewhat disappointing story...

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