Checklist 429: Safer Protesting and App Store Concerns

App Store ≠ safe. Protest ≠ private. From crypto scams to surveillance, digital caution is key—whether investing or marching.

Banshee

also known as HEUR:Trojan-PSW.OSX.Amos.gen

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 01/29/25 4:50 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Banshee is a macOS-targeting malware that steals sensitive data and evades detection by using encryption methods inspired by Apple’s XProtect.

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SecureMac Launches Metadata Privacy App MetaWipe

Designed to help Mac users delete file metadata from images and other file types that they share online, ensuring added privacy.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

BlueNoroff

also known as HEUR:Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Lazarus.gen

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 11/28/24 7:01 am
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

This malware installs a backdoor for remote command execution and abuses the zshenv configuration file for persistence, bypassing macOS’s security mechanisms like Login Items notifications.

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Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 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.

Checklist 416: Malware as A.I. and A.I. Be Trippin’

AI’s accuracy issues spark legal action as ChatGPT falsely accuses users of crimes, while DeepSeek malware scams put privacy and security at risk.

Checklist 415: Voice Clones and Paper Problems, Revisited

Lee Enterprises tackles cyberattack recovery, while Consumer Reports urges AI voice cloning safeguards to protect users from scams.

Checklist 414: Meta and Apple Think of the Children

Cybercriminals are using physical mail for malware scams and fake ransomware demands, exploiting trust in letters while risking federal charges.

Checklist 413: Googling Good News

Google is enhancing privacy with easier personal info removal from Search and replacing SMS 2FA with QR codes for better security.