The Checklist PodcastChecklist 263: Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams
QR code phishing scams are on the rise. We talk about QR code phishing, some common QR code scams, and how to avoid them!
January 20, 2022 • 5 min read
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SecurityChecklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay
Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.
January 13, 2022 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts
Apple’s Legacy Contact program: What is a digital legacy? How do you designate a Legacy Contact in iOS or macOS? What will your contact need?
January 6, 2022 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special
The Hacky Holidays Special: The Checklist crew gets together to discuss our favorite Hollywood films about computers and hacking!
December 23, 2021 • 1 min read
SecurityChecklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World
Log4j is an Internet-breaking vulnerability that could affect users for years to come. Apple AirTag stalking help for Android users.
December 16, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 258: Trackers, Thieves, and Spyware Warnings
Verizon iPhone tracking, AirTag used to steal cars, and what Apple is doing to help Pegasus spyware victims.
December 10, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 257: Suing to Stop Pegasus
Apple sues NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and what chat apps can the government access?
December 3, 2021 • 8 min read
SecurityA Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving
We’re spending time with our families this week, so no full show today. But we wanted to offer you a few resources that may help you as we enter the holiday season in earnest.
November 25, 2021 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 256: A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection
Mail Privacy Protection on Apple Watch, Apple rolls out PCM for advertisers, and a super-sneaky stolen iPhone scam
November 19, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 255: Help Wanted: Data Guardian
LinkedIn scam job ads and how to avoid them. Plus: Are those social media quizzes really safe to answer?
November 11, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 254: Every Day is Black Friday
On this week’s Checklist, safe online holiday shopping tips for 2021. Plus: How to avoid delivery scams, package theft, and identity theft.
November 5, 2021 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 253: App Tracking Opacity
Is Facebook using accelerometer data to track iPhone users? And should you update to macOS Monterey?
October 29, 2021 • 5 min read