DEF CON 29 Apple security and privacy talks
DEF CON 29 featured a number of talks related to Apple security and privacy. We’ve rounded up the best ones here!
August 11, 2021 • 5 min readSearch
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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
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
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
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 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
TextEdit flaw could have let hackers create malicious TXT files
A flaw in macOS TextEdit could have let attackers create malicious TXT files — files that could have led to DOS attacks, IP leaks, and more.
April 13, 2021 • 6 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
Checklist 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
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
Checklist WWDC20 Outtake
We’re bringing you a WWDC outtake: an off-the-cuff, practically off-mic discussion of WWDCs past — as well as the roles Apple execs play.
August 6, 2020 • 3 min read
Chris Hadnagy on social engineering
Chris Hadnagy is one of the world’s foremost authorities on social engineering. He has written four books on the topic, including Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking and Unmasking the Social Engineer: The Human Element of Security. Hadnagy has been a prominent figure in…
August 3, 2020 • 27 min read
Checklist 193: A Look at Apple Silicon with Nick Leon
Starting this year, Apple will begin making its own, ARM-based processors for the Mac. In this episode of The Checklist, we take a look at the background to this change, as well as what it means for Mac users: Intel vs ARMApple Silicon Macs and…
July 30, 2020 • 12 min read
Checklist 191: TikTok Talk with Patrick Wardle
TikTok. Harmless fun? Or existential threat to the United States? The answer you get depends on who you ask. This week we have a special guest to help us discuss the question in depth — and we’ll get into the larger issues with apps, user…
July 17, 2020 • 19 min read
EARN IT Act moves forward, worrying privacy advocates
The “EARN IT” Act is slowly making its way through the U.S. Senate. Despite strong public criticism, an amended version of the bill was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in early July, setting the stage for full hearings in the near future. In…
July 15, 2020 • 4 min read
Is Mac malware evolving?
Mac malware is increasing in quantity, and many security researchers say it’s becoming more sophisticated as well. While some Mac users are still a bit blasé about the threats facing the platform, the last few weeks have provided two great examples of the evolution of…
July 13, 2020 • 5 min read
Checklist 190: WWDC20, iOS, and Safari with Brett Terpstra
This week, we dive a bit deeper into some WWDC20 announcements with developer Brett Terpstra
July 9, 2020 • 10 min read