SecureMac’s Holiday Travel Survival Guide
The holidays mean lots of company in and out, and travel. Follow these simple 10 tips to harden your security and keep your privacy this holiday season.
November 19, 2019 • 7 min read •
5 Airbnb security and privacy tips
Holiday travel season is almost here. And while many of us will be staying with family, friends, or in hotels, a growing number of people are making use of Airbnb to find lodging during the holidays. Airbnb rentals can be an excellent option for travellers:…
November 19, 2019 • 4 min read •
A teacher’s guide to cybersecurity in the classroom
It seems like cybersecurity issues are in the news all the time. From data breaches at major financial institutions to ransomware attacks on city governments, scarcely a week goes by without another disturbing story of digital disaster.
August 31, 2019 • 6 min read •
Should you post pictures of your kids on social media?
Parents are proud of their kids, and it’s natural to want to share special moments from their lives with friends and family on social media. But a growing chorus of experts is warning that sharing too much of our children’s private lives can do real…
August 14, 2019 • 5 min read •
Digital Privacy and Relationships
From sneaking a peek at a partner’s texts to logging into their Facebook account while they’re sleeping, people will go to surprising lengths to see what their significant others are doing online.
August 1, 2019 • 4 min read •
Highlights from the 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference
On Monday morning, Apple’s 2019 Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off in San Jose. As is tradition, WWDC began with a keynote presentation from Apple highlighting long-awaited updates, important announcements, and a vision of the road ahead. Here’s our roundup of the biggest news from the…
June 4, 2019 • 8 min read •
Checklist 110: Security and Privacy in iOS 12
It’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…
October 11, 2018 • 12 min read •
Checklist 81: Facebook’s Privacy Failures Leave You in the Cold
If you’ve been listening to the news recently, you’ve probably heard the name “Cambridge Analytica” come up — and all kinds of stories about the data firm’s former executives claiming they could manipulate and intimidate large numbers of people with crafted, targeted social media content.
March 22, 2018 • 18 min read •
Checklist 69: When Kids Are Targeted
In Episode 68, we spent some time talking about all the ways the bad guys can try to target the elderly online and over the phone. This week, we’re running all the way down to the other end of the age spectrum to look at the ways troublesome bad actors might target your kids. We’ll also discuss how these nefarious rogues may set their sights on your children as a way to target you, the parent, as their endgame.
December 28, 2017 • 17 min read •
Checklist 67: The Latest Security Features in iOS 11: Part Two
Recently, in episode 66, we looked at the latest security features Apple has built into macOS. Last week, we began to explore what’s new and different in iOS 11. While the basics of iOS haven’t changed in some time, time and different development approaches mean…
December 14, 2017 • 11 min read •
Quick Tweaks to Improve Your Privacy on iOS 11
iOS 11 has been out for a few months now, and Apple’s latest flagship iPhone versions have also launched in its wake. By now, you should hopefully have made the upgrade to this newer software platform. Whether you’re just upgrading now, or you’ve been getting comfortable with iOS 11 for a few months now, you’ll find that iOS 11 puts plenty of tools within your reach to improve your device’s security and privacy. Here’s what you can do to make your device even safer.
December 9, 2017 • 3 min read •
Checklist 62: Talking to Your Parents About Computer Security
Remember back when you were a kid, and someone sat you down to have “The Talk”? It might have been your parents, or it could have been a teacher, but we’ve all been through the experience of learning about “the birds and the bees.” It’s a pivotal moment, and learning about the facts of life can be, well, life-changing. It’s also essential for keeping you safe as you continue to grow up. Well, now you’re grown — you’re older and definitely a little wiser. It might be time to sit down with your parents and have your own version of The Talk with them.
November 9, 2017 • 19 min read •