Security Archives

Checklist 269: Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and You

Ukraine relief charity scams and how to avoid them. Plus: gift card scams and how to keep your loved ones safe!

March 4, 2022 • 7 min read

Cloned AirTags and Find My security, Apple introduces new AirTag updates in iOS beta, and Google’s 2FA experiment by the numbers.

February 25, 2022 • 5 min read

Tax scams, 2022 edition. Learn what to watch out for this tax season, including SMS-based threats, unemployment fraud, and more.

February 22, 2022 • 3 min read

AirTag security updates from Apple (and plans for more in the future). Plus, helpful advice on AirTag security from New York State.

February 18, 2022 • 5 min read

How might cyberwarfare in Ukraine play out? Could it impact the rest of the world? And how can “cyber-civilians” stay safe?

February 14, 2022 • 6 min read

Apple Watch privacy tips: 6 ways to make sure your Apple Watch isn’t giving you away. Plus: Silent AirTags and how to stay safe.

February 10, 2022 • 7 min read

In this article, we’ll tell you about the malware and the risk that it poses, and we’ll show you how to detect UpdateAgent on a Mac.

February 8, 2022 • 6 min read

QR code phishing and security | What is QR code phishing? | How does it work? | Common QR code scams | Tips for avoiding QR code scams

February 4, 2022 • 9 min read

Security issues with SMS-based 2FA; Apple introduces domain-bound codes; avoiding Valentine’s Day scams this year.

February 4, 2022 • 5 min read

Valentine’s Day Scams in 2022: What to watch for and how to stay safe. Romance scams and the elderly, phishing scams, and shopping scams.

February 1, 2022 • 4 min read

AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability).

January 28, 2022 • 6 min read

Apple Watch Security and Privacy tips. Includes location privacy on Apple Watch, passcode and auto-erase information, and more.

January 14, 2022 • 4 min read