Blog8 of the most important data breaches of 2021 (so far)
8 of the most important data breaches of 2021. Details of each breach plus what they can teach us about digital security and privacy.
June 6, 2021 • 10 min read
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SecurityChecklist 233: A Spate of Scams and Following Up on Venmo
This week: Scams targeting the UK, phishing scams aimed at workers returning to the office, and an update on the Venmo privacy story …
June 4, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 232: Practice Safe Venmo and Update Your Stuff
On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about Venmo’s privacy issues — and we’ll tell you why it’s update time again!
May 28, 2021 • 7 min read
BlogmacOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot bug
macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot 0-day that was being actively exploited by XCSSET malware. Article contains details + update tips.
May 25, 2021 • 3 min read
BlogVenmo privacy issues concern security experts … and users
Venmo privacy issues exposed the personal account of US president Joe Biden … and security experts say that all users have reason to worry.
May 24, 2021 • 6 min read
BlogHow to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS
How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS. Complete guide includes step-by-step walkthroughs for setup on Google and LinkedIn.
May 21, 2021 • 18 min read
SecurityChecklist 231: Security News Roundup
This week in security news: The Mac’s malware problem | The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack | An App Tracking Transparency bug fix
May 21, 2021 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 230: Waiting for Various Labels
This week on The Checklist: Google Play privacy nutrition labels, AirTag and child safety issues, and the very first AirTag “hack”!
May 14, 2021 • 5 min read
BlogApple AirTag and Privacy
Apple AirTag and Privacy: AirTag can track your stuff…can it track you too? Privacy protections and issues | Check if you’re being tracked.
May 12, 2021 • 6 min read
BlogOnly 6% of iOS users opt in to app tracking
How many iOS 14.5 users opt in to app tracking? Not many! In this article: ATT and you | Opt-in data | Opting out | Opting out of Apple ads
May 11, 2021 • 4 min read
BlogRansomware attack shuts down major US gas pipeline
Last Friday, hackers hit the Colonial Pipeline fuel company with a ransomware attack. When the company realized what was going on, it shut down its 5,500-mile pipeline as a proactive measure
May 10, 2021 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 229: Zero-Days and WebKit with August Trometer
0-days, WebKit, and Apple’s intentional vagueness. We discuss this week’s updates (and what they mean) with August Trometer.
May 7, 2021 • 5 min read