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
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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
BlogTop 4 Black Friday scams in 2021
Black Friday is just around the corner, and the bad guys are ready with their scams.
November 17, 2021 • 4 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
BlogDigital privacy in the metaverse
Zuckerberg and other tech leaders see the metaverse as the logical next step in the evolution of the Internet. But many observers are wary of the privacy issues that it may bring.
November 6, 2021 • 8 min read
BlogmacOS Monterey security and privacy guide
Guide to new macOS Monterey security and privacy with how-tos. Includes Mail Privacy Protection, Private Relay, HTTPS upgrade, and more!
November 5, 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
SecurityChecklist 252: Cheating, Spying, and Cheating
Another stalkerware company leaking data; warnings about iOS CSAM scanning appear to come true; and students using Live Text to cheat?
October 22, 2021 • 7 min read
BlogWhat are keyword warrants?
Keyword warrants are used by law enforcement to see users’ private search data. Learn more about the issue + search privacy in this article.
October 21, 2021 • 5 min read