Is SMS for 2FA insecure?
Is SMS for 2FA really insecure? A closer look at a security issue that isn’t as black and white as some folks think.
February 23, 2023 • 4 min readSearch
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Checklist 317: Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turn
Twitter’s confusing move on SMS 2FA—and avoiding scam 2FA apps in the App Store.
February 23, 2023 • 3 min read
Checklist 316: Apple Card Safety and Updates
On this week’s show: Apple Card safety tips—plus, an important Apple update breaks an app.
February 16, 2023 • 3 min read
Checklist 315: Avoiding Valentine’s Scams
How to avoid survey scams and Valentine’s scams. Plus: POTUS speaks up on data privacy.
February 10, 2023 • 4 min read
3 Valentine’s Day scams to watch for in 2023
Valentine’s Day scams in 2023—three big ones to watch out for and some tips on how to avoid them.
February 9, 2023 • 5 min read
Checklist 314: Playing Catch-Up
Is your old iPhone still safe? Plus: Five ways Apple’s security keys won’t work, and a list of post-holiday security tips.
February 3, 2023 • 4 min read
3 post-holiday cybersecurity tips for January
Post-holiday cybersecurity tips to help you stay safe in January and all year long.
January 27, 2023 • 3 min read
Checklist 313: Apple Security Fixes and Features
Apple releases a number of updates and features, including support for hardware security key-based 2FA. Also: How Apple is celebrating Data Privacy Day.
January 27, 2023 • 3 min read
Checklist 312: Disconnecting Connected Appliances
How to address concerns over EOL for smart things—and tips for how to buy and use IoT devices safely.
January 19, 2023 • 4 min read
Apple 2022 year-in-review and 2023 challenges
An Apple 2022 year-in-review and a look ahead at 2023—focusing on big events, upcoming challenges, and what it all means for your security.
January 16, 2023 • 4 min read
Checklist 311: Your Cyberpunk Life
ChaptGPT used to write phishing lures; vulnerabilities in electronic license plates; robot security guards put the public on edge.
January 13, 2023 • 4 min read
Checklist 310: Old Tech and a New Year Checklist
What to do when an IoT device reaches end-of-life. Plus: Three security tips for a safer 2023!
January 5, 2023 • 3 min read
4 Mac Malware Finds in 2022
Mac malware in 2022: An overview of four important macOS malware variants found in 2022 and tips on staying safe.
December 27, 2022 • 6 min read
Checklist 309: The Hacky Holidays Special
The Hacky Holidays Special is here again! We share our favorite movies with security lessons (and say how they can help us stay safer).
December 24, 2022 • 1 min read
Checklist 308: 7 Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Gift Setup
On this week’s Checklist: How to set up a holiday gift for digital security and privacy. 7 tips to keep you and your family safe.
December 22, 2022 • 2 min read
7 cybersecurity tips for holiday gift setup
7 cybersecurity tips for holiday gifts—enjoy your holidays, but don’t forget to protect your digital security and privacy too!
December 20, 2022 • 3 min read
Checklist 307: Rapping and Unwrapping Security Tips
Vehicle data and your privacy; setting up parental controls on a Mac; Apple updates everything.
December 16, 2022 • 4 min read
Checklist 306: Safety Features on the Way and Features You’re Not Using
Apple announces a major security and privacy feature for iCloud. Plus: How to get more out of your password manager.
December 8, 2022 • 4 min read
Apple expands end-to-end encryption for iCloud
Apple is expanding end-to-end encryption to more types of iCloud data—including iCloud backups!
December 8, 2022 • 3 min read
Mastodon Security and Privacy
Mastodon security and privacy information as well as tips for how to stay safe on this fast-growing social networking service.
December 5, 2022 • 6 min read