SecurityChecklist 255: Help Wanted: Data Guardian
LinkedIn scam job ads and how to avoid them. Plus: Are those social media quizzes really safe to answer?
November 11, 2021 • 6 min readResults for
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SecurityDigital privacy in the metaverse
Zuckerberg and other tech leaders see the metaverse as the logical next step in the evolution of the Internet. But many observers are wary of the privacy issues that it may bring.
November 6, 2021 • 8 min read
SecuritymacOS Monterey security and privacy guide
Guide to new macOS Monterey security and privacy with how-tos. Includes Mail Privacy Protection, Private Relay, HTTPS upgrade, and more!
November 5, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 254: Every Day is Black Friday
On this week’s Checklist, safe online holiday shopping tips for 2021. Plus: How to avoid delivery scams, package theft, and identity theft.
November 5, 2021 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 253: App Tracking Opacity
Is Facebook using accelerometer data to track iPhone users? And should you update to macOS Monterey?
October 29, 2021 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 252: Cheating, Spying, and Cheating
Another stalkerware company leaking data; warnings about iOS CSAM scanning appear to come true; and students using Live Text to cheat?
October 22, 2021 • 7 min read
SecurityWhat are keyword warrants?
Keyword warrants are used by law enforcement to see users’ private search data. Learn more about the issue + search privacy in this article.
October 21, 2021 • 5 min read
SecurityNew MacBook Pros, M1 Pro and M1 Max unveiled at Unleashed Event
Apple’s Unleashed event introduced the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips — and the new MacBook Pro models that they will power.
October 19, 2021 • 3 min read
SecurityObjective by the Sea 4.0
A selection of highlights and key takeaways from the Objective by the Sea 4.0 Mac security conference.
October 18, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 251: Problems, Revisited
iOS updates and research attribution, no E2EE Safari bookmarks after all, and stalkerware company mSpy gets caught!
October 14, 2021 • 4 min read
SecurityHow to check for stalkerware on an iPhone
Learn how to check for stalkerware on an iPhone, and how stalkerware on iOS works. Plus: where to learn more about stalkerware on macOS.
October 13, 2021 • 8 min read
SecurityChecklist 250: Apple Additions and Cybersecurity Awareness
Apple moves to curb scam apps in the App Store, introduces other privacy features. Plus: Cybersecurity Awareness Month kickoff!
October 7, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 249: The Problem With Apple Security
News of a “Good Samaritan” attack for AirTag. Plus: Why one frustrated security researcher disclosed his iOS 0-days ahead of a patch!
October 1, 2021 • 5 min read
SecurityTop 8 security and privacy features in iOS 15
iOS 15 security and privacy features. The most important new features in iOS 15 to keep you safe online and how to use them.
September 29, 2021 • 4 min read
SecurityRuna Sandvik on security for high-risk people
An interview with Runa Sandvik on digital security and privacy for high-risk people — and how tech companies can keep them safe.
September 28, 2021 • 11 min read
SecurityChecklist 248: A Deeper Dive Into Apple Updates
Apple issues patches in iOS 15, watchOS 8, and more. We’ll talk about the fixes, and about new features like Private Relay and Hide My Email.
September 24, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityEva Galperin on fighting tech-enabled abuse
An interview with EFF’s Eva Galperin about intimate partner surveillance, stalkerware, and Apple’s CSAM scanning plans.
September 23, 2021 • 14 min read
SecurityCsaba Fitzl on macOS bug hunting and careers in cybersecurity
An interview with security researcher Csaba Fitzl on macOS bug hunting, careers in cybersecurity, and the future of Mac security.
September 21, 2021 • 17 min read
SecurityChecklist 247: Grounding Pegasus
Apple releases security updates for all major OSes in an effort to combat Pegasus spyware. Plus: Has Apple really given up on privacy?
September 17, 2021 • 4 min read
SecurityHighlights from Apple’s California Streaming event
Highlights from Apple’s California Streaming Event, including iPhone 13 details, changes to the iPad and iPad mini, and Apple Watch Series 7.
September 15, 2021 • 4 min read