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Checklist 318: Let’s Not Be Victims

How to avoid AirPods theft; iPhone passcodes and physical security; and making AirDrop safer.

How to protect kids from sextortion

February 24, 2023

Sextortion is a serious crime that affects adults, teens, and kids. Learn what it is—and how to use iPhone and Mac tools to fight back.

Is SMS for 2FA insecure?

February 23, 2023

Is SMS for 2FA really insecure? A closer look at a security issue that isn’t as black and white as some folks think.

Checklist 317: Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turn

Twitter’s confusing move on SMS 2FA—and avoiding scam 2FA apps in the App Store.

Checklist 316: Apple Card Safety and Updates

February 16, 2023

On this week’s show: Apple Card safety tips—plus, an important Apple update breaks an app.

Checklist 315: Avoiding Valentine’s Scams

February 10, 2023

How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.

3 Valentine’s Day scams to watch for in 2023

February 9, 2023

Valentine’s Day scams in 2023—three big ones to watch out for and some tips on how to avoid them.

Checklist 314: Playing Catch-Up

February 3, 2023

Is your old iPhone still safe? Plus: Five ways Apple’s security keys won’t work, and a list of post-holiday security tips.

3 post-holiday cybersecurity tips for January

January 27, 2023

Post-holiday cybersecurity tips to help you stay safe in January and all year long.

Checklist 313: Apple Security Fixes and Features

Apple releases a number of updates and features, including support for hardware security key-based 2FA. Also: How Apple is celebrating Data Privacy Day.

Checklist 312: Disconnecting Connected Appliances

January 19, 2023

How to address concerns over EOL for smart things—and tips for how to buy and use IoT devices safely.

Apple 2022 year-in-review and 2023 challenges

January 16, 2023

An Apple 2022 year-in-review and a look ahead at 2023—focusing on big events, upcoming challenges, and what it all means for your security.

Checklist 311: Your Cyberpunk Life

January 13, 2023

ChaptGPT used to write phishing lures; vulnerabilities in electronic license plates; robot security guards put the public on edge.

Checklist 310: Old Tech and a New Year Checklist

January 5, 2023

What to do when an IoT device reaches end-of-life. Plus: Three security tips for a safer 2023!

4 Mac Malware Finds in 2022

December 27, 2022

Mac malware in 2022: An overview of four important macOS malware variants found in 2022 and tips on staying safe.

Checklist 309: The Hacky Holidays Special

December 24, 2022

The Hacky Holidays Special is here again! We share our favorite movies with security lessons (and say how they can help us stay safer).

Checklist 308: 7 Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Gift Setup

December 22, 2022

On this week’s Checklist: How to set up a holiday gift for digital security and privacy. 7 tips to keep you and your family safe.

7 cybersecurity tips for holiday gift setup

December 20, 2022

7 cybersecurity tips for holiday gifts—enjoy your holidays, but don’t forget to protect your digital security and privacy too!

Checklist 307: Rapping and Unwrapping Security Tips

December 16, 2022

Vehicle data and your privacy; setting up parental controls on a Mac; Apple updates everything.

Checklist 306: Safety Features on the Way and Features You’re Not Using

December 8, 2022

Apple announces a major security and privacy feature for iCloud. Plus: How to get more out of your password manager.

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