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Checklist 358: New Year, New Stuff

Secure new tech – change passwords, 2FA, legit apps. Dispose old tech – backup, log out, erase data. AgileBlue’s 2024 cybersecurity resolutions:

SecureMac and ThreatHunter.ai Announce Cross Advisory Board Appointments

SecureMac and ThreatHunter.ai join forces to enhance cybersecurity knowledge. Nicholas Raba and James McMurry appointed to each other’s advisory boards.

Checklist 356: Security Updates in Apple’s Latest OS Updates

Secure your device with the latest Apple OS updates. Find out everything you need to know about the latest security enhancements for iOS and iPadOS 17.2, Apple Music, and more with this week’s Checklist.

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Checklist 355: 23andMe and 7 Million Others

Latest threat to privacy: malicious entities can access iPhones despite active Lockdown Mode. 23andMe and 7 Million Others face potential attacks, according to AppleInsider – protect yourself.

Checklist 354: Safe Holiday Shopping in the Metaverse and Meatspace

Secure your holiday online shopping by using the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s Core 4 Behaviors to defend against ‘Grinch Bots’. Password manager, enable MFA, software updates, and spot phishing attempts.

Checklist 353: A Letter on Passkeys from Allison Sheridan

This week, we touch upon essential themes related to cybersecurity awareness and the evolving landscape of technology adoption among different age groups.

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Checklist 352: AI: The “A” is for “Anxious”

52% of Americans anxious about AI misuse, deepfakes, and propaganda, Extremists challenge tech moderation, and McAfee advises source verification, fact-checking, and emotional awareness to combat AI-driven misinformation.

Checklist 351: 2FA, DNA, Heavy Hacks, and Knock-Offs

Fake Apple products worth $400,000 seized in California, Apple warns of state-sponsored hacking attempts, and genealogy companies mandate two-factor authentication after 23andMe breach.

Checklist 350: Spyware and Celebrities

Apple alerting about potential spyware, and how McAfee’s 2023 Hacker Celebrity Hot List reveals the exploitation of celebrity names for cybercriminal purposes.

Checklist 349: iPhone Scams and Activating Passkeys

This week we go over recent new iphone scams, amazon embracing passkeys, and another apple security update.

Checklist 348: 23andMe and You and Everyone We Know

23andMe has been compromised; millions of user records are being leaked, scams targeting younger generations, and hope for privacy advocates in California this week on the Checklist!

Israel Torres Named CTO and Co-Founder of SecureMac

SecureMac announces that Israel Torres has been named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder.

MacOS Sonoma Security & Privacy Guide

With the newest macOS Sonoma update, a wide range of new macOS security & privacy features have been introduced. We’ll dive into detail about each and how to set them up to help you stay secure.

Checklist 347: Passkeys and Past Advice

This week we discuss Apple and Googl implementing passkeys to replace traditional passwords, improving online security and user convenience, and highlights from We Live Security.