SecurityThis week we discuss an alert about the Emergency Alert System, Apple issues small updates with big security fixes, and finally questionable thief leaves the luggage, takes the AirTag.
August 18, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityBlack Hat USA is one of the cybersecurity industry’s most important conferences. The Black Hat 2022 keynotes contained important insights about the future of cybersecurity.
August 16, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityMalware in the Mac App Store! Plus: a Twitter Support phishing scheme and charity relief scams.
August 12, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityBanks are warning their customers about cryptocurrency investment scams. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.
August 10, 2022 • 3 min read
SecurityA career in Mac security is a lifelong adventure. Here’s how to get started.
August 9, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityIn today’s workplace, security is a team effort. Here’s how you can be a team player! Plus: The dangers of using AirTag to chase down stolen property.
August 4, 2022 • 3 min read
SecurityApple is updating XProtect and MRT. But are these changes enough to keep Mac users safe?
August 1, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityIBM reports on the cost of a data breach — and it impacts you even if you haven’t been involved in one. Plus: The latest iOS 16 beta shows that Apple is listening.
July 28, 2022 • 3 min read
SecurityEmail scams are getting better. Here’s why…and what you can do to stay safe. Plus, Apple updates its OSes again.
July 21, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityApple’s new Lockdown Mode fights back against mercenary spyware. Plus: a medical data breach and AirTag sounds explained.
July 15, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityApple has announced a powerful new security feature for high-risk users: iOS Lockdown Mode. Lockdown Mode will be rolled out in the fall as part of iOS 16. The feature will also be available on iPadOS 16 and macOS 13.
July 14, 2022 • 3 min read
SecurityIt’s summer, and that means it’s Hollywood blockbuster season. In what’s become an annual Checklist tradition, we’re airing a holiday special about our favorite cybersecurity movies.
July 7, 2022 • 2 min read
SecurityHealth app data and your privacy. How to keep your health data private. How to check who you’ve shared Health data with.
July 1, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityHow do passkeys work? Are they a replacement for passwords? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
June 30, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityiOS Hermit spyware is a commercial-grade surveillance tool derived from a known Android surveillance tool. Learn more + how to stay safe.
June 24, 2022 • 3 min read
SecuritySenate location data bill would ban sale and transfer of user location and health data in the United States. What’s in the law? Will it pass?
June 23, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityThe Flagstar Bank data breach, yet another insecure IoT product, and forthcoming changes in iOS and macOS that make comms more secure.
June 23, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityProblems with edit and unsend in iOS 16, a data breach at a healthcare company, and a beer-based scam for Father’s Day.
June 17, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityBig security and privacy news from the WWDC 2022 about forthcoming features in iOS 16, Passkeys, and more.
June 11, 2022 • 3 min read
SecurityWWDC 2022 Security and Privacy highlights. Covers Passkeys, Safety Check, changes to iOS, changes to macOS, and more.
June 7, 2022 • 3 min read
