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Is your bank a privacy threat?

January 6, 2020

Many people are aware that large tech companies like Facebook and Google collect and monetize user data (sometimes in ways that border on intrusive and...

Best of the Checklist: January 2nd, 2019

January 2, 2020

The Checklist is taking a little holiday break this week, but we’ll be back on the 9th of January with a new podcast. Until then, we’d like to invite you...

Cybersecurity in 2019: Top 9 stories that show what the future holds

December 27, 2019

This year was a big one for cybersecurity news, with plenty of stories worthy of inclusion in a year-end review. We’re going to focus on those stories that...

Apple in 2019: Naughty or Nice?

December 20, 2019

It’s that time of year again, when Santa makes his list, checks it twice and, well, you know the rest. So in the spirit of the season, we’re going to take...

Checklist 168: It only FEELS like a recap

December 19, 2019

This week’s Checklist topics may sound familiar, but don’t be fooled! We revisit three stories that we’ve talked about before, but which now have some...

Georgia Weidman on penetration testing and the future of cybersecurity

Georgia Weidman on penetration testing and the future of

December 17, 2019

Georgia Weidman is a penetration tester, security researcher, writer, trainer, and entrepreneur. She is the author of a highly-regarded book which teaches...

SecureMac marks 20 years of Apple security

Cybersecurity firm has changed with threat landscape; looks to future LAS VEGAS, Nevada (December 11, 2019) — Cybersecurity firm SecureMac marks two...

Checklist 167: Apple updates all of it

December 12, 2019

This edition of the Checklist covers the many updates released by Apple last week. Cupertino rolled out new features and bug fixes for all of its operating...

New fileless malware for macOS linked to Lazarus Group

December 10, 2019

Last week, macOS security expert Patrick Wardle wrote up a new threat aimed at Mac users: a sophisticated, hard-to-detect fileless malware variant. Wardle’s...

Checklist 166: Warnings from the FUN Bureau

December 6, 2019

On this week’s Checklist, we’ll look at some dumb ways to buy a smartwatch. We’ll share a PSA from the FBI. And we’ll talk politics and app security...

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...

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