SecurityChecklist 418: VPNs, the App Store, and the Chinese Army
VPNs in app stores aren’t always safe—some are tied to China’s military. Free isn’t always better. Research before you trust.
April 4, 2025 • 7 min readResults for
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SecurityChecklist 417: 23andMe Goes Bankrupt and a Crash Course in Signal
23andMe’s data risks grow post-bankruptcy; meanwhile, officials’ misuse of Signal raises questions—tech isn’t the issue, user behavior is.
March 28, 2025 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 416: Malware as A.I. and A.I. Be Trippin’
AI’s accuracy issues spark legal action as ChatGPT falsely accuses users of crimes, while DeepSeek malware scams put privacy and security at risk.
March 21, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 415: Voice Clones and Paper Problems, Revisited
Lee Enterprises tackles cyberattack recovery, while Consumer Reports urges AI voice cloning safeguards to protect users from scams.
March 14, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 414: Meta and Apple Think of the Children
Cybercriminals are using physical mail for malware scams and fake ransomware demands, exploiting trust in letters while risking federal charges.
March 13, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 413: Googling Good News
Google is enhancing privacy with easier personal info removal from Search and replacing SMS 2FA with QR codes for better security.
March 6, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 412: DeepSeek Concerns and Newspapers Held for Ransom
Lee Enterprises tackles cyberattack recovery, while Consumer Reports urges AI voice cloning safeguards to protect users from scams.
February 21, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 411: Virtual Dates and Zero-Day Updates
Romance scams and Apple’s latest updates fix — a critical iOS exploit, add security patches, and quietly re-enable Apple Intelligence — check your settings!
February 14, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 410: OCR Malware and Grubhub Date Theft
Grubhub and App Store breaches expose user data. Hackers target crypto wallets via malware and leak personal info.
February 7, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 409: Change Healthcare’s Strange and Changing Story
Apple’s latest updates patch 240 security flaws, including an actively exploited bug. Meanwhile, Change Healthcare’s breach affects 190M—double initial reports.
January 31, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 408: Family Passwords and Smishing, Revisited
Protect your family with secret passwords and avoid smishing scams—learn how AI is fueling new threats and simple steps to stay safe.
January 24, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 407: Scams Sparked by SoCal Fires
Learn how scammers exploit crises like wildfires and smishing texts, and discover key tips to stay safe from phishing and fraud.
January 17, 2025 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 406: Less Salt, More Logos
AT&T, Verizon secure networks post-Salt Typhoon hack; FCC debuts Cyber Trust Mark to boost IoT security with voluntary labeling.
January 10, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityNorth Korean Cyber Campaign Targets Cryptocurrency Firms with Hidden Risk Malware on macOS
North Korean hackers deploy Hidden Risk, a macOS malware disguised as crypto news. Delivered via phishing emails, it bypasses Apple’s defenses, threatening cryptocurrency firms’ data and operations.
January 8, 2025 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 405: Hacky Holidays Reloaded
Exploring AI in movies like WarGames, Colossus, and The Matrix—tech insights, ethical dilemma., and lessons for cybersecurity today.
December 20, 2024 • 2 min read
SecurityApple’s Latest OS Updates Deliver Vital Security Enhancements: visionOS, tvOS, watchOS
Apple’s updates address critical security flaws, improve performance, and enhance features across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
December 20, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityProtecting Your Mac: Dec 2024 Security Updates for macOS Sequoia and Older Versions
Keep your Mac secure with the latest updates. Explore the enhancements in macOS Sequoia to safeguard your data and prevent unauthorized access.
December 19, 2024 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 404: Safe Digital Travel and OS Updates
Apple updates bring new features like Genmoji, robust security fixes, and tips for holiday travel data safety.
December 13, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 403: The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryption
FBI and CISA now urge end-to-end encryption after hacks expose telecom backdoors, highlighting Signal and other secure apps for safe communication.
December 9, 2024 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 402: Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024
Stay safe this holiday season! Learn how AI is boosting scams like phishing, fake stores, and deepfakes—plus tips to shop securely online.
November 28, 2024 • 4 min read