Checklist 257: Suing to Stop Pegasus
Apple sues NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and what chat apps can the government access?
December 3, 2021 • 8 min readSearch
Results for
A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving
We’re spending time with our families this week, so no full show today. But we wanted to offer you a few resources that may help you as we enter the holiday season in earnest.
November 25, 2021 • 3 min read
Checklist 256: A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection
Mail Privacy Protection on Apple Watch, Apple rolls out PCM for advertisers, and a super-sneaky stolen iPhone scam
November 19, 2021 • 6 min read
Top 4 Black Friday scams in 2021
Black Friday is just around the corner, and the bad guys are ready with their scams.
November 17, 2021 • 4 min read
Checklist 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 read
Digital 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
macOS 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
Checklist 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
Checklist 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
Checklist 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
What 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
New 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
Objective 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
Checklist 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
How 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
Checklist 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
Checklist 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
Top 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
Runa 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
Checklist 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