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Checklist 304: Black Friday Scams 2022 with Nick Leon

November 18, 2022

On this week’s Checklist, we’re talking about Black Friday scams to watch out for — and sharing some tips on how to stay safe!

Black Friday 2022 Scams and How to Avoid Them

November 17, 2022

Black Friday scams in 2022 — from the scammers’ perennial favorites to some new ones for this year’s holiday season!

Is your car a privacy risk?

November 15, 2022

Is your car a data privacy risk? Security experts are warning that it might be — and that this problem will grow more prevalent as time goes by.

Checklist 303: App Store Tracking Opacity

November 10, 2022

An Apple App Store privacy story — should iOS users be worried? Plus: a small round of updates with UX fixes, security content, and a (possible) political basis for some users.

Do Macs get stalkerware?

November 8, 2022

Do Macs get stalkerware? It’s complicated! Learn more about Mac stalkerware threats in this article.

Checklist 302: Privacy, Security and the 2022 Updates (Part 2)

November 4, 2022

Mac Ventura security features; a macOS flaw that breaks third-party security tools; and a new Twitter scam aimed at verified users!

Checklist 301: Student Loan Scams and Positive Trends

October 27, 2022

A student loan scam warning from the FBI. Plus: Positive trends in cyber awareness and a bevy of updates from Apple.

macOS Ventura Security and Privacy Guide

October 24, 2022

macOS 13 (Ventura) has landed, and it has some excellent security and privacy features to help keep your Mac safe. Here are the most important ones!

Checklist 300: Things to Consider When Smartening Your Home

October 20, 2022

On this Checklist, we dive into smart device security and privacy issues—and tell you what questions to ask in order to stay safe.

How to Avoid Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

October 17, 2022

Student loan forgiveness scams are likely in the months ahead. Learn how to find reliable info about loan forgiveness and avoid scams.

Checklist 299: It Is Still Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 13, 2022

On this week’s podcast, we share two cybersecurity training resources—and tell you about a small but significant iOS update.

Objective by the Sea 5.0 Highlights

October 10, 2022

Objective by the Sea 5.0 was held in Barcelona this year—and there were several interesting technical talks with valuable takeaways for everyday Mac users.

Checklist 298: Are You Even Aware What Month It Is?

October 6, 2022

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. On this edition of The Checklist, we’ll tell you about the 2022 theme and what it means for you and the people in your life.

31 Tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

October 2, 2022

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 is here! We’re sharing 31 actionable security and privacy tips to celebrate.

Episode: Checklist 297: Avoiding CAPTCHA

Checklist 297: Avoiding CAPTCHA

October 1, 2022

Apple is helping to end CAPTCHAs with Private Access Tokens; the dangers of login fatigue; and malware in the App Store!

Checklist 296: On Her Majesty’s Secret Scams

September 23, 2022

2FA code phishing scams, the security implications of eyeglasses, and how scammers exploit high-profile events.

Checklist 295: Privacy, Security and the 2022 Updates (Part 1)

September 15, 2022

On this Checklist, we highlight the security and privacy features introduced in iOS 16 — and tell you about Apple’s latest round of security patches for older OSes.

iOS 16 Security and Privacy Features

September 12, 2022

iOS 16 introduces some great new security and privacy features to help keep your iPhone safe. Here’s our roundup of the most important ones!

Apple’s “Far Out” Event Brings New iPhones and More

September 8, 2022

Highlights from Apple’s “Far Out” event—including all new iPhones, key announcements, and the iOS 16 release date!

Apple security at DEF CON 2022

Apple security at DEF CON 2022

September 3, 2022

Apple security at DEF CON 2022. Highlights from several talks plus key takeaways and links for learning more.

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