macOS vs Windows security features
Moving from Windows to Mac? Questions about how to use macOS security features and settings? Is XProtect as good as Defender? We have answers!
August 17, 2021 • 9 min readSearch
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Checklist 242: Expanded Protections and Pushback
Apple is introducing CSAM detection in iOS to help protect children. But is on-device scanning a threat to our privacy?
August 12, 2021 • 8 min read
DEF CON 29 Apple security and privacy talks
DEF CON 29 featured a number of talks related to Apple security and privacy. We’ve rounded up the best ones here!
August 11, 2021 • 5 min read
Chains and Puzzles: the 2021 Black Hat keynotes
The 2021 Black Hat keynotes focused on supply chain attacks, public-private collaboration, and the future of cybersecurity.
August 6, 2021 • 6 min read
Checklist Short: Finding Pegasus Tracks
A short Checklist this week, but an important one: A free tool to help detect Pegasus spyware on an iPhone!
August 5, 2021 • 3 min read
Checklist 241: Updating Apple Gear (Again) and (Still) Following Pegasus
We’ll discuss an update on the Pegasus spyware story, an updates update, and AirDrop security concerns.
July 29, 2021 • 5 min read
Checklist 240: Updating Apple Gear and Sizing Up Pegasus
Pegasus spyware: NSO Group niche threat or something for everyone to worry about? Plus, Apple’s July security fixes and more!
July 23, 2021 • 6 min read
Security fixes for macOS, iOS and more in Apple updates
Security fixes for macOS, iOS, WebKit, and more. Issues, potential impact, and how you can update your OSes today.
July 22, 2021 • 3 min read
Telegram encryption vulnerabilities found by researchers
Researchers discover Telegram encryption vulnerabilities.
July 19, 2021 • 5 min read
Checklist 239: Two + Two = You
Are data brokers de-anonymizing your data?
July 15, 2021 • 7 min read
WildPressure Mac malware discovered by security researchers
WildPressure Mac malware variant found by security researchers.
July 9, 2021 • 4 min read
Checklist 238: The Annual Summer Blockbuster Special
What do Star Trek, Star Wars, and Will Smith have to do with cybersecurity? Find out on The Checklist’s Summer Security Blockbusters episode!
July 8, 2021 • 3 min read
Kaseya ransomware attack could affect 1000+ businesses worldwide
The Kaseya ransomware attack could affect over 1000 businesses worldwide.
July 5, 2021 • 4 min read
Checklist 237: The LinkedIn Data Leak
A giant data leak at LinkedIn. Is your medical data being shared without your consent? And a listener writes in about ID in Apple Wallet.
July 1, 2021 • 7 min read
Brave’s search engine beta promises user privacy
Brave’s search engine (beta) promises privacy — and an end to Google’s search dominance. We’ll take a closer look at Brave’s big experiment!
June 30, 2021 • 6 min read
macOS vs Windows privacy settings
New Mac user? Can’t find your macOS privacy settings? We’ve got you covered! Complete guide to Mac privacy settings for new users.
June 25, 2021 • 9 min read
Checklist 236: ID in Apple Wallet with Nick Leon
On this Checklist, we’ll talk about ID in Apple Wallet. We’ll cover what it is, why some people are worried about security, and more.
June 24, 2021 • 7 min read
Checklist 235: A Trio of Topics
Security cameras that may not get the job done … and may not be secure. Apple beefs up AirTag security. And a surprising change in iOS.
June 17, 2021 • 6 min read
ID in Apple Wallet Privacy Issues
A look at ID in Apple Wallet privacy concerns. Some experts are worried. Should they be? We’ll talk data breaches, social change, and more …
June 16, 2021 • 9 min read
Checklist 234: Privacy, Security, and WWDC with August Trometer
On this edition of The Checklist, we talk about all the security and privacy news out of WWDC21 with developer August Trometer.
June 11, 2021 • 7 min read