Highlights from the 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference
Highlights from the 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference. macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15, and more. Focus is on security and privacy features.
June 8, 2021 • 7 min readSearch
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8 of the most important data breaches of 2021 (so far)
8 of the most important data breaches of 2021. Details of each breach plus what they can teach us about digital security and privacy.
June 6, 2021 • 10 min read
Checklist 233: A Spate of Scams and Following Up on Venmo
This week: Scams targeting the UK, phishing scams aimed at workers returning to the office, and an update on the Venmo privacy story …
June 4, 2021 • 6 min read
Checklist 232: Practice Safe Venmo and Update Your Stuff
On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about Venmo’s privacy issues — and we’ll tell you why it’s update time again!
May 28, 2021 • 7 min read
macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot bug
macOS 11.4 fixes sneaky screenshot 0-day that was being actively exploited by XCSSET malware. Article contains details + update tips.
May 25, 2021 • 3 min read
Venmo privacy issues concern security experts … and users
Venmo privacy issues exposed the personal account of US president Joe Biden … and security experts say that all users have reason to worry.
May 24, 2021 • 6 min read
How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS
How to use an authenticator app for 2FA on iOS. Complete guide includes step-by-step walkthroughs for setup on Google and LinkedIn.
May 21, 2021 • 18 min read
Checklist 231: Security News Roundup
This week in security news: The Mac’s malware problem | The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack | An App Tracking Transparency bug fix
May 21, 2021 • 7 min read
Checklist 230: Waiting for Various Labels
This week on The Checklist: Google Play privacy nutrition labels, AirTag and child safety issues, and the very first AirTag “hack”!
May 14, 2021 • 5 min read
Apple AirTag and Privacy
Apple AirTag and Privacy: AirTag can track your stuff…can it track you too? Privacy protections and issues | Check if you’re being tracked.
May 12, 2021 • 6 min read
Only 6% of iOS users opt in to app tracking
How many iOS 14.5 users opt in to app tracking? Not many! In this article: ATT and you | Opt-in data | Opting out | Opting out of Apple ads
May 11, 2021 • 4 min read
Ransomware attack shuts down major US gas pipeline
Last Friday, hackers hit the Colonial Pipeline fuel company with a ransomware attack. When the company realized what was going on, it shut down its 5,500-mile pipeline as a proactive measure
May 10, 2021 • 4 min read
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 read
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 readApple 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