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Checklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know

January 28, 2022

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

5 Apple Watch Security and Privacy Tips

January 14, 2022

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

Checklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay

January 13, 2022

Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.

A brief introduction to NFTs and security

January 12, 2022

What are NFTs? What about NFTs and security? This article explains what NFTs are and how to keep your NFTs safe.

Checklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts

January 6, 2022

Apple’s Legacy Contact program: What is a digital legacy? How do you designate a Legacy Contact in iOS or macOS? What will your contact need?

Checklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special

December 23, 2021

The Hacky Holidays Special: The Checklist crew gets together to discuss our favorite Hollywood films about computers and hacking!

4 new iCloud Keychain features for 2022

December 20, 2021

New iCloud keychain features for 2022: built-in 2FA code generator, Passwords in System Preferences, and more.

Apple 2021 year-in-review

December 17, 2021

SecureMac’s Apple 2021 year-in-review, with a security and privacy focus of course! Plus, our Apple 2022 outlook and predictions.

Checklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World

December 16, 2021

Log4j is an Internet-breaking vulnerability that could affect users for years to come. Apple AirTag stalking help for Android users.

7 days to a safer 2022

December 15, 2021

We all want a safer 2022 in terms of cybersecurity. These 7 steps will help make it happen! Password managers, identity theft, and more!

7 steps to set up IoT toys for security

December 13, 2021

Internet of Things (IoT) toys are popular gifts for kids, but so-called “smart” toys are also notorious for their poor security. Here are 7 steps to set up IoT toys for better security and privacy.

Checklist 258: Trackers, Thieves, and Spyware Warnings

December 10, 2021

Verizon iPhone tracking, AirTag used to steal cars, and what Apple is doing to help Pegasus spyware victims.

Checklist 257: Suing to Stop Pegasus

December 3, 2021

Apple sues NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and what chat apps can the government access?

A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving

November 25, 2021

We’re spending time with our families this week, so no full show today. But we wanted to offer you a few resources that may help you as we enter the holiday season in earnest.

Checklist 256: A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection

November 19, 2021

Mail Privacy Protection on Apple Watch, Apple rolls out PCM for advertisers, and a super-sneaky stolen iPhone scam

Top 4 Black Friday scams in 2021

November 17, 2021

Black Friday is just around the corner, and the bad guys are ready with their scams.

Checklist 255: Help Wanted: Data Guardian

November 11, 2021

LinkedIn scam job ads and how to avoid them. Plus: Are those social media quizzes really safe to answer?

Digital privacy in the metaverse

November 6, 2021

Zuckerberg and other tech leaders see the metaverse as the logical next step in the evolution of the Internet. But many observers are wary of the privacy issues that it may bring.

macOS Monterey security and privacy guide

November 5, 2021

Guide to new macOS Monterey security and privacy with how-tos. Includes Mail Privacy Protection, Private Relay, HTTPS upgrade, and more!

Checklist 254: Every Day is Black Friday

On this week’s Checklist, safe online holiday shopping tips for 2021. Plus: How to avoid delivery scams, package theft, and identity theft.

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