Checklist 368: Love 2.0 Hurts

Uncover romance scam dangers, classified leaks, & macOS bugs on our podcast. Stay safe & savvy in the digital realm!

iOS 17.4 Has Arrived: Here’s What To Expect

Dig into What’s New in iOS 17.4 with us! From exciting features to enhanced security, dive into the latest update from Apple!

Multiverze

also known as HEUR:Trojan-PSW.OSX.Amos.w, Trojan:MacOS/Multiverze

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 07/31/24 3:36 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Multiverze is a hybrid threat that is often found on unknown or unverified download sites disguised as a trojanized version of pirated software and based on the campaign has numerous compromising capabilities on the device it is installed on.

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Checklist 367: Love 2.0 Stinks

Discover how AI is transforming romance and uncover privacy risks with romantic AI chatbots in this insightful episode. Stay cautious, stay informed!

Checklist 366: Don’t Be THAT Guy

Discover the latest in tech: Apple ramps up security, but cheap doorbells spark concerns. Plus, a study on anti-piracy messages reveals surprising gender responses. Join us as we navigate the dynamic world of tech challenges and innovations!

Checklist 365: There’s a Camera in My Candy

Dive into AI breakthroughs, green solutions, and global economic shifts. Uncover tech impacts, eco-innovations, and strategic insights in this dynamic podcast journey.

Checklist 364: Tech Tackles Technical Difficulties

Explore tech giants’ proactive stance against cyber threats, a global accord on AI manipulation, and the surge in European credential attacks. Continuous vigilance in a dynamic digital landscape.

Apple Vision Pro Security & Privacy Guide: What You Need To Know

Discover the advanced security and privacy features of Apple Vision Pro. Learn how to protect your data and ensure your privacy with the cutting-edge device.

Checklist 363: The Imaginary Toothbrush Botnet

This week we talk about the smart toothbrush DDoS being debunked, and how TechCrunch uncovers shady operators behind AI-political calls.

Enhanced Security: iOS 17.3 Introduces Stolen Device Protection for iPhones and iPads

Find out all you need to know about the new iOS 17.3 update with stolen device protection for iPhones & iPads. Preserve your security and data with advanced protocols.

Checklist 362: Voices, Lords, and Passkeys

This week we discuss how ElevenLabs, a voice cloning startup, sparks election manipulation fears, Apple opposing UK security changes, and more companies boost security with passkeys.

Checklist 361: OS Updates and A.I. Presidents

This week discuss apple releasing major updates for a large range of devices. Meanwhile, AI-generated voices spreading fear and misinformation raise concerns during the election season.

Checklist 360: A.I. and 23andMe Follow Ups

Participants in AI21’s Human or Not experiment found that distinguishing humans from AI bots using two-minute online conversations was challenging. Explore the A.I. and 23andMe Follow-Up to investigate the results and expectations of LLMs such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 and AI21 Labs’ Jurassic-2.

Checklist 359: In an Election Year?!?

AI misuse in 2024 elections presents a major challenge to democracy. Discover how AI-generated images, deepfakes, and weaponized Large Language Models are being used to sway voting and how to protect against it.

SpectralBlur

also known as UDS:Backdoor.OSX.Agent.gen

• • Type:
  • Hybrid Threat
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 01/11/24 4:43 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

SpectralBlur is a hybrid threat that maintains upgradable backdoor features that can receive, transmit, and modify files and commands from a remote server.

SpectralBlur Threat Removal

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Checklist 358: New Year, New Stuff

Secure new tech – change passwords, 2FA, legit apps. Dispose old tech – backup, log out, erase data. AgileBlue’s 2024 cybersecurity resolutions:

SecureMac and ThreatHunter.ai Announce Cross Advisory Board Appointments

SecureMac and ThreatHunter.ai join forces to enhance cybersecurity knowledge. Nicholas Raba and James McMurry appointed to each other’s advisory boards.

Checklist 356: Security Updates in Apple’s Latest OS Updates

Secure your device with the latest Apple OS updates. Find out everything you need to know about the latest security enhancements for iOS and iPadOS 17.2, Apple Music, and more with this week’s Checklist.

Turtle

also known as HEUR:Trojan-Ransom.OSX.Agent.trtl

• • Type:
  • Ransomware
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS 9
• • Last updated:
  • 12/13/23 6:58 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Turtle is ransomware that encrypts files on compromised systems.

Turtle Threat Removal

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Chisel

also known as not-a-virus:HEUR:Server-Proxy.OSX.Chisel.a

• • Type:
  • Trojan Horse
• • Platform:
  • Mac OS X
• • Last updated:
  • 10/11/23 5:26 pm
• • Threat Level:
  • High

Description

Chisel is a trojan that performs various activities such as mining, spyware and capable for allowing remote access to your machine.

Chisel Threat Removal

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