SecurityChecklist 428: Avoiding SMS for 2FA and a Plot Twist for 23andMe
23andMe changes hands, SMS 2FA risks exposed—why your data & online security need smarter tools now.
June 23, 2025 • 4 min read
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SecurityChecklist 427: Hallucinating Current Events
Apple’s WWDC 2025 brings on-device AI and tighter child privacy tools in iOS 26, but chatbots like Grok and ChatGPT spread protest misinformation.
June 13, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 426: T-Life Recorded and a 2FA Proposal
T-Mobile and The North Face incidents show why 2FA must be standard—credential stuffing and silent tracking tools put users at risk.
June 6, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 425: AI Privacy Labels and Lots of Lost Logins
Meta, LexisNexis, and a mystery trove of 184M logins highlight why strong passwords and 2FA are more vital than ever.
May 30, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 424: Take It Down or Else
Apple patch fix, 23andMe data goes to Regeneron, and a new takedown law stirs privacy vs. free speech debate—here’s what you need to know.
May 23, 2025 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 423: Less Consumer Protection and More OS Updates
CFPB scraps data broker rules as Apple rolls out major OS updates fixing 100+ security flaws—privacy is still up to you. Update now, stay safe.
May 16, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 422: Every Day Is World Password Day
94% of passwords are reused—including by top officials. Weak, repeated logins like “123456” still top lists in homes, offices, even government.
May 9, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 421: Strengthening AirPlay and Turning Off TV Tracking
AirPlay flaws and smart TV tracking expose user privacy risks—learn how to secure your devices and limit data collection.
May 2, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 420: Hacking the Crosswalk
Apple patches zero-days, hacked crosswalks mock billionaires, and Mac users get privacy tips—from VPNs to app permissions and browser safety.
April 25, 2025 • 8 min read
SecurityChecklist 419: Tax Scams and Crossed Signals
Tax scams spike as April 15 nears; meanwhile, a Signal chat slip exposes U.S. security flaws—White House blames iPhone’s contact auto-suggest.
April 11, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 418: VPNs, the App Store, and the Chinese Army
VPNs in app stores aren’t always safe—some are tied to China’s military. Free isn’t always better. Research before you trust.
April 4, 2025 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 417: 23andMe Goes Bankrupt and a Crash Course in Signal
23andMe’s data risks grow post-bankruptcy; meanwhile, officials’ misuse of Signal raises questions—tech isn’t the issue, user behavior is.
March 28, 2025 • 6 min read