SecurityHow to use checksums on Mac to verify app downloads
How to use checksum on Mac to verify downloads. This guide gives you the steps needed to verify a checksum in Terminal.
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SecurityMac Trojan Horse Malware Guide
SecureMac’s guide to Mac Trojan horse malware, updated and expanded for 2022. Covers definition, capabilities, variants, and how to avoid.
March 14, 2022 • 10 min read
SecurityChecklist 270: Avoiding Tax Scams
Tax scams 2022: the same thing all over again? We’ll explain why old scams still work, and revisit the classic scams you need to know about.
March 11, 2022 • 2 min read
SecurityApple Peek Performance Event: new Mac, new iPhone, and more
Apple Peek Performance Event highlights. Includes Mac Studio, the M1 Ultra, the new iPhone SE, the new iPad Air, and more.
March 9, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 269: Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and You
Ukraine relief charity scams and how to avoid them. Plus: gift card scams and how to keep your loved ones safe!
March 4, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 268: Bleepin’ AirTags and 2FA in Action
Cloned AirTags and Find My security, Apple introduces new AirTag updates in iOS beta, and Google’s 2FA experiment by the numbers.
February 25, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityTax Scams to Watch for in 2022
Tax scams, 2022 edition. Learn what to watch out for this tax season, including SMS-based threats, unemployment fraud, and more.
February 22, 2022 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 267: But We Had AirTag Last Week…
AirTag security updates from Apple (and plans for more in the future). Plus, helpful advice on AirTag security from New York State.
February 18, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityHow cyberwarfare in Ukraine could affect other countries
How might cyberwarfare in Ukraine play out? Could it impact the rest of the world? And how can “cyber-civilians” stay safe?
February 14, 2022 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 266: It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Security
Apple Watch privacy tips: 6 ways to make sure your Apple Watch isn’t giving you away. Plus: Silent AirTags and how to stay safe.
February 10, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityHow to detect UpdateAgent Mac malware
In this article, we’ll tell you about the malware and the risk that it poses, and we’ll show you how to detect UpdateAgent on a Mac.
February 8, 2022 • 6 min read
SecurityQR code phishing and how to avoid it
QR code phishing and security | What is QR code phishing? | How does it work? | Common QR code scams | Tips for avoiding QR code scams
February 4, 2022 • 9 min read
SecurityChecklist 265: Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Hearts
Security issues with SMS-based 2FA; Apple introduces domain-bound codes; avoiding Valentine’s Day scams this year.
February 4, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityValentine’s Day scams in 2022
Valentine’s Day Scams in 2022: What to watch for and how to stay safe. Romance scams and the elderly, phishing scams, and shopping scams.
February 1, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know
AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability).
January 28, 2022 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 263: Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams
QR code phishing scams are on the rise. We talk about QR code phishing, some common QR code scams, and how to avoid them!
January 20, 2022 • 5 min read
Security5 Apple Watch Security and Privacy Tips
Apple Watch Security and Privacy tips. Includes location privacy on Apple Watch, passcode and auto-erase information, and more.
January 14, 2022 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay
Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.
January 13, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityA brief introduction to NFTs and security
What are NFTs? What about NFTs and security? This article explains what NFTs are and how to keep your NFTs safe.
January 12, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts
Apple’s Legacy Contact program: What is a digital legacy? How do you designate a Legacy Contact in iOS or macOS? What will your contact need?
January 6, 2022 • 7 min read
