Checklist 229: Zero-Days and WebKit with August Trometer
0-days, WebKit, and Apple’s intentional vagueness. We discuss this week’s updates (and what they mean) with August Trometer.
May 7, 2021 • 5 min readSearch
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Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features
A Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features — and it’s being actively exploited by the bad guys. Background | Details | Staying Safe
April 30, 2021 • 4 min read
Checklist 228: Updates, Transparency, and Security
On this week’s Checklist: How to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask; App Tracking Transparency; and a BIG security update for macOS.
April 30, 2021 • 5 min read
Apple releases major updates for macOS, iOS, and more
macOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, and more: major security updates from Apple (including a critical patch for macOS and a big privacy change in iOS).
April 27, 2021 • 5 min read
Facebook Finds New iOS Spyware Phenakite
The iOS spyware threat Phenakite was discovered by Facebook. In this article: What it is | How it works | What iOS users should know.
April 26, 2021 • 7 min read
Checklist 227: Playing AirTag
AirTag is finally here. On this Checklist, we’ll tell you what it is, why some competitors are crying foul, and how it protects your privacy.
April 23, 2021 • 6 min read
iMacs, AirTag, and More at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event
Apple’s Spring Loaded event brings new iMacs, new iPad Pros, AirTag, and more. Details, Prices, Specs, and Availability.
April 21, 2021 • 6 min read
What is Google’s FLoC (and does it harm privacy)?
What is Google’s FLoC? In this article, we’ll explain what FLoC is, why it may be a privacy threat, and how to check for it in your browser.
April 20, 2021 • 5 min read
Checklist 226: Yet Another Facebook Data Breach
A Facebook data breach has exposed 500 million + users. On this episode of the Checklist: Details, how to check if you were affected, and staying safe.
April 16, 2021 • 9 min read
FBI accessed hundreds of private computers in Microsoft Exchange remediation bid
The FBI accessed hundreds of vulnerable computers using remote backdoors installed by hackers — with the goal of collecting evidence against the hackers and removing the backdoors. In a press release issued Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the operation and explained the rationale…
April 14, 2021 • 5 min read
TextEdit flaw could have let hackers create malicious TXT files
A flaw in macOS TextEdit could have let attackers create malicious TXT files — files that could have led to DOS attacks, IP leaks, and more.
April 13, 2021 • 6 min read
Facebook data breach exposes details of 500 million users
A Facebook data breach has exposed the personal information of more than 500 million users. In this article: Details | Impact | Staying Safe
April 7, 2021 • 6 min readChecklist 225: Raising Better Digital Citizens with Robert Speciale
Award-winning educator Robert Speciale shares strategies for communicating security and privacy concepts to today’s kids.
April 1, 2021 • 11 min read
STIR/SHAKEN hits milestone in fight to stop caller ID spoofing
How do we stop caller ID spoofing? This article shows how spoofing works, how STIR/SHAKEN helps, and why you shouldn’t let your guard down!
March 29, 2021 • 6 min read
XcodeSpy Mac Malware Targets Developers
XcodeSpy is macOS malware that can install a persistent backdoor on a Mac. In this article, we’ll explain what it is, how it works, and how you can detect it!
March 25, 2021 • 7 min read
Checklist 224: Cloudburst Over Hobby Lobby
A closer look at the recent Hobby Lobby data breach; talking about common misconceptions about “the cloud” with a cloud security expert.
March 25, 2021 • 7 min read
Is the Clubhouse iOS app safe to use?
Is the Clubhouse iOS app safe? We’ll talk about what Clubhouse is, the app’s security and privacy issues, and how to use it more safely.
March 24, 2021 • 7 min readChecklist 223: Visiting Clubhouse and Revisiting App Privacy Labels
If you spend any time on the socials, you’ve heard people talk about Clubhouse. It’s been around for close to a year, though it’s really taken off over the past few months. We’ll look at its safety, then look at Privacy Labels with Clubhouse as…
March 21, 2021 • 4 min read
What to do before you sell your Mac: a step-by-step guide
Planning to sell your Mac? This guide shows you how to make sure you aren’t exposing your private data to the new owner!
March 18, 2021 • 9 min read
Security camera hack exposes thousands of video feeds
A security camera hack has exposed thousands of video feeds. This article has background, analysis, and tips for home security camera safety.
March 15, 2021 • 4 min read