SecuritySay goodbye to High Sierra, and hello to Mojave! On September 24, Apple released the latest version of its core operating system, macOS, bringing with it not only many security improvements but also some new additions for online and offline privacy, as well. For those who tuned in to our in-depth look at the latest features in iOS 12, some of these will sound familiar due to the way Apple has harmonized its digital ecosystem. Other features are new and exciting — but not entirely free from problems. Within …
October 18, 2018 •
7 min read
SecurityIt’s finally here! On September 17, Apple introduced iOS 12, the latest version of the operating system that makes our iPhones and iPads tick. Packed with a ton of new features, there’s more to iOS 12 than new Animojis and screen time monitoring services. Even a quick look reveals that it’s filled with all kinds of security goodies, too. In this week’s discussion, we’ve taken a deep dive into the changes to see for ourselves what Apple has done to increase mobile security and privacy. What have they implemented …
October 11, 2018 •
12 min read
SecurityThe latest major version of Apple’s flagship mobile operating has been released, along with a group of updates shared among iOS and many other products, include macOS Mojave and watchOS. As a significant milestone, iOS 12 consists of a variety of hardened security improvements alongside various fixes for many different vulnerabilities and bugs. From making good security easier for users, to locking down loopholes, there’s a lot to unpack in iOS 12.
First up: the latest improvements to the operating system itself. With two-factor authentication more important for user …
October 4, 2018 •
3 min read
SecuritySocial engineering strikes again, the intersection of the digital world and constitutional law, and more — that’s the gist of the tour we’re taking around the headlines in today’s discussion. On our list for this week, we’ve got:
The Weakness is Wetware
Your Face and the Fifth Amendment
Questions About Last Week’s Wi-Fi Questions
We’re kicking off this week with a look at a story from Cult of Mac with a scary headline you might have seen recently about a vulnerability that “lets hackers steal business passwords” from Apple machines. That …
October 4, 2018 •
11 min read
SecurityThis week on The Checklist, we’re going on vacation! No, wait — it’s a business trip. Maybe… the house is being fumigated! Whatever the reason is, we have to check into a hotel, leaving our home network behind. Good news, though: the hotel has free Wi-Fi for us to use! The bad news: we weren’t the ones to set up the security for the hotel’s wireless network. We don’t know who’s staying in the room next door, or what they might be up to… and then to top it …
September 27, 2018 •
10 min read
SecurityThis week, we’re looking at a slew of security issues, from a good old-fashioned data breach, to Apple’s latest way to make sure that the person using your device is really you! Those stories, plus a look at California’s attempts to rein in problems with the Internet of Things, will give us a glimpse into what’s going on in the world of security recently. On our checklist for today’s discussion:
Security concerns break for Newegg
California considers laws for Internet of Things things
Using phone call data to protect your iPhone
If …
September 20, 2018 •
12 min read
SecurityApple users should consider changing their iCloud passwords after a recent breach reportedly exposed the account information of millions of people. The breach involved a company called mSpy, a spyware-as-a-service business. mSpy sells mobile and computer software that allows users to spy on their friends or family members. The software is also marketed to allow parents to see what their children are doing on their devices. However, this type of software is technically illegal and mSpy has a shady reputation.
At the end of August, security researchers Brian Krebs …
September 19, 2018 •
3 min read
SecurityThis week, we’re taking a bit of a different approach to our show. Instead of presenting you with a list of topics and running down several separate stories, this week we’re focusing in on one major story that’s developed over the last week or two: breaches within Apple’s walled garden, the App Store. If you’ve heard disturbing stories about apps stealing your data and sending it off to China, or rumors about a major tech company (Trend Micro) fumbling the ball and mishandling user data, chances are good you’ve …
September 13, 2018 •
9 min read
SecurityIn this week’s discussion, we’re looking at some stories that strike a similar tone to several of our recent episodes. With Google figuring out how to use your spending habits to make money, spyware apps that end up being compromised, and a look at the web’s privacy-friendly search engine, we’ve got plenty to tackle today. Here’s what we’ve got on our list:
You’re still the product
Your kids are the byproduct
A look at how things are going for DuckDuckGo
Have you ever heard the saying, “If you aren’t paying for a …
September 6, 2018 •
12 min read
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Description
Zlayer is a dropper that installs unwanted programs.
Zlayer Threat Removal
MacScan can detect and remove Zlayer Dropper from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat.
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September 1, 2018 •
1 min read
Securityalso known as AppleJeus, HEUR:Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Lazarus.e, HEUR:Trojan.OSX.Nukesped.gen
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Description
Lazarus is malware.
Lazarus Threat Removal
MacScan can detect and remove Lazarus Malware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat.
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September 1, 2018 •
1 min read
SecurityIt might seem like we have a thousand new security issues to talk about each week — but if you’ve been listening for a while, you know that’s pretty much par for the course these days. This week we have a plethora of stories about telcos (and their partners) dropping the ball when it comes to user privacy, followed by yet another Facebook story that leaves us wondering “When is enough enough?” and wrapping up with a big problem where parental spyware proves once again that actions can have …
August 30, 2018 •
13 min read
SecurityThe average person, when they think about fax machines, probably puts them into the same class of technology as dial-up Internet — old, obsolete, and supplanted by more advanced technology. That last component, though, isn’t really true for the humble fax. In fact, many industries, including the medical sector, still rely heavily on fax machines for sending huge volumes of information daily. However, many of the fax machines in use today are not standalone devices, as they were in the 1980s; instead, they’re a component of all-in-one printers and scanners. …
August 30, 2018 •
3 min read
SecurityHow do you manage your email? For those who receive a high volume of messages every day and depend on their email for work purposes, answering this question is essential. Most stock mail clients don’t always offer the capabilities you need from them; for that reason, many people choose to use third-party email management programs. macOS users are no exception. However, it is important to be aware that this software, like any other, can put your data at risk if the developers fail to take appropriate security measures. That appears …
August 28, 2018 •
2 min read
SecurityLast week, we spent most of our discussion shaking our heads. This week, we’ve got an update on one of those stories, a look at a frankly quite scary USB device that doubles as malware, and a look at just how much the government doesn’t like apps that let you encrypt all your conversations. As we head into the “dog days of summer,” the security threats and the big stories keep adding up — but maybe we should be thankful we don’t have a multi-million-person data leak to discuss …
August 23, 2018 •
10 min read
SecurityOne of the simplest ways to stay safe and secure on your Mac is to pay close attention to the warnings and prompts that the system often pops up when you’re in the middle of things. Many times, you might even expect these prompts to appear. It’s just macOS’s way of saying, “Hey, are you sure about that?” when something involves sensitive files or has extensive permissions. When you aren’t expecting them, they’re even more important: as your first line of defense, they can be a big red flag …
August 20, 2018 •
3 min read
SecurityThis week, we’ve dubbed our episode the “head shaking edition” because each of our stories today left us shaking our heads for one reason or another. From Google quietly looking over your shoulder to Comcast fumbling the ball with yet another big leak of user data, there’s plenty to discuss — so today we’re diving right in to our discussion. Items we’ll be ticking off the list as we go:
Google’s game of hide and seek
A look at behavioral biometrics
Comcast tells 26.5 million people, “Relax!”
Do you try to stay …
August 16, 2018 •
12 min read
SecurityThe summer marches on, and so does the parade of headlines and security concerns. From sneaky websites pretending to be someone they are not, to creepy social media spying thanks to an old and supposedly broken phone, and onward to concerns about requests for your info everywhere you go, we’re looking at a lot this week. We’ll look at those stories, discuss what you should know and what you can do (if anything), and more in today’s recap. Here are the topics we’ll be checking off on today’s list: …
August 9, 2018 •
12 min read
SecurityIt has been a long time coming, but we are proud to celebrate the milestone achievement of 100 episodes of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac! We’d like to take this moment to say a big “thank you” to our listeners, especially those who’ve been here from the start. With such a big milestone, it seems appropriate that one of the top stories we have on our list this week concerns another gargantuan trove of personal data— and chances are, at least some of your information will probably …
August 2, 2018 •
11 min read
SecurityType:
Malware
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Mac OS X
Last updated:
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Threat Level:
High
Description
Calisto is a Trojan horse, thought to be a predecessor of Proton malware. It comes disguised as an installer for a legitimate program — an older version of Intego’s antivirus software — in the form of an unsigned DMG file. If a user attempts to install the fake software, they are presented with an interface that closely mimics Intego’s actual product. As part of the installation process, the Trojan requests the user’s login and password information, which is then used by the malware to …
August 1, 2018 •
2 min read