SecurityHighlights from Apple’s California Streaming event
Highlights from Apple’s California Streaming Event, including iPhone 13 details, changes to the iPad and iPad mini, and Apple Watch Series 7.
September 15, 2021 • 4 min read
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SecurityChecklist 246: Apple Delays CSAM Plans
Apple delays CSAM scanning tech for iOS, but will that satisfy the critics? Plus: Looking for consistency in criticism of Apple’s plans.
September 10, 2021 • 4 min read
SecurityChecklist 245: Controlling Permissions on Devices
A study of iOS app permissions reveals hard data about which apps are asking for what. We’ve got the details … plus tips on how to stay safe!
September 3, 2021 • 7 min read
SecurityChecklist 244: Stalkerware and Kids’ Safety
Tech news sites running ads for mSpy, the dangers of using mobile spyware, and a glaring omission in a recent study about App Store safety
August 27, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist 243: Protections, Passwords, and Kids
On this Checklist: More pushback to Apple’s Expanded Protections for Children, the T-Mobile data breach, and kids sharing passwords.
August 19, 2021 • 8 min read
BlogmacOS vs Windows security features
Moving from Windows to Mac? Questions about how to use macOS security features and settings? Is XProtect as good as Defender? We have answers!
August 17, 2021 • 9 min read
SecurityChecklist 242: Expanded Protections and Pushback
Apple is introducing CSAM detection in iOS to help protect children. But is on-device scanning a threat to our privacy?
August 12, 2021 • 8 min read
SecurityDEF 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 read
SecurityChains and Puzzles: the 2021 Black Hat keynotes
The 2021 Black Hat keynotes focused on supply chain attacks, public-private collaboration, and the future of cybersecurity.
August 6, 2021 • 6 min read
SecurityChecklist Short: Finding Pegasus Tracks
A short Checklist this week, but an important one: A free tool to help detect Pegasus spyware on an iPhone!
August 5, 2021 • 3 min read
SecurityChecklist 241: Updating Apple Gear (Again) and (Still) Following Pegasus
We’ll discuss an update on the Pegasus spyware story, an updates update, and AirDrop security concerns.
July 29, 2021 • 5 min read
SecurityChecklist 240: Updating Apple Gear and Sizing Up Pegasus
Pegasus spyware: NSO Group niche threat or something for everyone to worry about? Plus, Apple’s July security fixes and more!
July 23, 2021 • 6 min read