Checklist 201: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance has kicked things off by releasing some timely recommendations for 2020.
October 2, 2020 • 8 min readSearch
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FinSpy spyware for macOS discovered
Researchers at Amnesty International have just announced the discovery of FinSpy spyware variants that target macOS and Linux users. In this article, we’ll tell you what they found, share some technical details uncovered by Amnesty’s malware analysts, and explain what it means for security and…
October 2, 2020 • 6 min read
Checklist 200: TikTok, TV, and Time for a Checklist
On this week’s Checklist, we discuss a rapidly changing App Store story, we talk about streaming services and privacy, and we show you how to keep your wits in a cybersecurity emergency.
September 28, 2020 • 7 min readApple updates iOS, macOS, and more
Apple has issued its initial round of updates to iOS 14, just a little over a week after the new mobile OS was first released to the public. In addition, there were updates to macOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and watchOS as well.
September 25, 2020 • 4 min read
TikTok and WeChat bans on hold for now
With the United States threatening to make good on its promise to pull them from U.S. app marketplaces, popular apps TikTok and WeChat are granted a last-minute stay of execution.
September 23, 2020 • 6 min readmacOS Big Sur security and privacy guide
In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the Mac’s new and improved OS!
September 21, 2020 • 8 min readNew iPads, Apple Watches, and more at the Apple Special Event
Apple held a special event this week to introduce several new devices and features. Here are some of the highlights: Apple Watch Series 6 As expected, Apple used the special event to introduce the Apple Watch Series 6. Although a number of cosmetic and design…
September 20, 2020 • 6 min read
Checklist 199: iOS 14 Privacy Features with Nick Leon
With iOS 14 out for less than 24-hours, now is an excellent time to look at some of its privacy improvements. Nick Leon joins us to address them.
September 17, 2020 • 11 min read
Checklist 198: Listener Tracking in Podcasts with Rob Walch
Did you know that some podcasts actually track their listeners? Rob joins us today to talk about how the tracking occurs and about a new tool on the way to fight it.
September 10, 2020 • 7 min read
Is App Notarization broken?
Security researchers have discovered a variant of Shlayer malware — an extremely common macOS threat — that appears to have circumvented Apple’s App Notarization process.
September 9, 2020 • 5 min read
What is geofencing?
Federal judges in the United States are starting to push back against police requests for “geofence warrants”, citing constitutional concerns. In this short article, we’ll introduce you to the issue, tell you what it means for your privacy, and explain how you can limit the…
September 8, 2020 • 7 min read
Checklist 197: Staring at the Cloud with Dominique West
On this Checklist, we talk with cloud security expert Dominique West. The conversation covers career paths in infosec, today’s changing threat landscape, common misconceptions about cloud security, and the importance of community to the industry.
September 3, 2020 • 15 min readGuide to iOS 14 Privacy Features
Apple will soon release iOS 14 to the public, and it has a number of important privacy enhancements that you should know about. In this guide, we’ll walk you through iOS 14’s privacy features, and give you tips and how-tos to help you make the…
August 31, 2020 • 10 min read
Ransomware attacks by amateur Iranian hackers used “off-the-shelf” malware
Threat researchers are reporting that low-skilled Iranian hackers carried out a number of successful attacks against enterprise targets in June. The incident highlights the growing threat of off-the-shelf malware to businesses and individuals. In this short article, we’ll tell you what happened, give you some…
August 31, 2020 • 6 min readChecklist 196 : The Art of Mac Malware: Analysis with Patrick Wardle
Security pro Patrick Wardle is writing a book, and he may just want your help. We’ll cover some Mac malware basics, talk about the book he’s writing, and how the security and Mac communities can help on episode 196 of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.
August 27, 2020 • 17 min read
Checklist 195: Attacks on the 2020 Election with Nick Leon
The 2020 U.S. election is under attack. Who’s doing it? Why? How? And what can we do stop it? SecureMac’s Nick Leon joins us to talk it over.
August 20, 2020 • 12 min read
XCSSET: New Mac malware infects Xcode projects
Security researchers have discovered an interesting new variety of macOS malware that spreads by attacking Xcode projects. It’s called XCSSET, and in this article, we’ll tell you what you need to know about this unusual threat in order to stay safe. What is XCSSET? XCSSET…
August 18, 2020 • 5 min read
DEF CON Safe Mode Highlights
DEF CON, a major annual event in the world of cybersecurity, was held just last week. This year, the organizers decided to go virtual, calling the event “DEF CON Safe Mode”. There were a number of great talks and panels at the conference, and while…
August 14, 2020 • 5 min read
Checklist 194: YouTube Hijacking Bitcoin Blues with Stephen Warwick
This week, The Checklist takes you inside yet another high-profile Bitcoin scam, this time affecting YouTube. We’ll talk about what happened, and then discuss the technical details of the compromise.
August 14, 2020 • 15 min read
Disinformation in the age of social media: Renée DiResta’s Black Hat 2020 keynote
Black Hat USA is a major event in the world of information security. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the conference went virtual — and the organizers offered open access to many of the most important talks and sessions. Among these were two timely…
August 12, 2020 • 8 min read