Critical security updates for iOS, iPadOS, and more

Critical security updates for iOS, iPadOS, and more

Apple has just released an important round of updates. The TL;DR is that the iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS updates address vulnerabilities that are under active exploitation (according to reports). If you have a device running any of these operating systems, you should update immediately.

In the following article, we’ll give you some additional information about the security content of these updates:

iOS and iPadOS

Apple has just released iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. The updates address two separate security issues. 

First, the updates contain a fix for a kernel vulnerability. The “kernel” is …

January 27, 2021 • 3 min read
What’s up with WhatsApp?

What’s up with WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has been in the news a lot over the past week, with critics alleging that the popular Facebook-owned messaging app has become a threat to user privacy.

January 21, 2021 • 5 min read
7 COVID-19 vaccine scams to watch out for

7 COVID-19 vaccine scams to watch out for

The COVID-19 vaccines are here, but there have been serious issues with availability and distribution. Sadly, the bad guys are taking advantage of the situation — and of people’s anxieties — with new COVID-19 vaccine scams. 

Here’s what to watch out for, and how to stay safe:

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January 18, 2021 • 6 min read
How to uninstall Adobe Flash on your Mac

How to uninstall Adobe Flash on your Mac

Adobe Flash reached its end-of-life (EOL) on December 31, 2020, and as of January 12, 2021, any remaining Flash Player installations will be blocked from playing content.

January 11, 2021 • 3 min read
Checklist 213: New Year Security Resolutions

Checklist 213: New Year Security Resolutions

It’s the perfect time to make positive changes, so this week we’re bringing you two cybersecurity-themed New Year’s resolutions that will help keep you safe through 2021 and beyond.

January 7, 2021 • 11 min read
Mac Malware in 2020

Mac Malware in 2020

We’ll look back at 5 of the most significant Mac malware finds of 2020.

January 4, 2021 • 10 min read
Checklist 212: The Hacky Holidays Special

Checklist 212: The Hacky Holidays Special

Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special.

December 24, 2020 • 1 min read