Kaiji malware: a new IoT threat
Security researchers have discovered a new family of malware, dubbed “Kaiji”, that targets Internet of Things (IoT) devices and Linux servers.
May 13, 2020 • 6 min read
Checklist 184: Safe Passwords with Bart Busschots
This week on the Checklist, we sit down with a special guest to talk about passwords — plus we’ll update you on Google’s efforts to build a safer smart home. Passwords for humans If you’ve listened to the Checklist before, you know that the importance…
May 7, 2020 • 16 min read
Google finds zero-click bugs affecting iOS, macOS, and more
his week, Google researchers announced that they had discovered multiple “zero-click” bugs in Apple’s image-processing framework. Such vulnerabilities could potentially be used to develop exploits…
May 1, 2020 • 6 min read
Checklist 183: Tracing the Contact Tracing Story
This week, we’ll highlight some big decisions about mobile contact tracing from around the world — and we’ll also let you know what’s going on over at Apple (spoiler: get ready to update iOS).
April 30, 2020 • 7 min read
Checklist 182: Tech Versus Tech Versus Coronavirus
This week, a special guest talks about the Apple/Google contact tracing tool (and the one proposed by France and Germany), plus we’ll share an important warning about a new text messaging scam.
April 27, 2020 • 12 min read
What is Fleeceware?
The term “fleeceware” was coined by the British security researchers who have been investigating it. It refers to apps that charge an excessive monthly subscription fee after a brief trial period has ended — even if a user has uninstalled the app from their device.
April 17, 2020 • 6 min read
Apple releases new iPhone SE
Apple has just released the new iPhone SE after months of speculation and rumors, and will begin taking pre-orders for the compact and powerful new device on Friday, 17 April. The most affordable iPhone on the market, the iPhone SE starts at just $399 (USD)…
April 16, 2020 • 4 min read
Checklist 181: Tech Takes on Coronavirus
This week, Ken looks at the Apple/Google team-up on contact tracing, Apple’s use of Maps data to fight the spread of COVID-19, and a story about brand phishing that’s not coronavirus related. Mostly.
April 16, 2020 • 11 min read
Apple and Google Develop Covid-19 Contact Tracing Tool
Apple and Google have announced that they’re working together to create a Covid-19 contact tracing framework for mobile devices. In this piece, we’ll tell you what you need to know about this important new technology. What is it? The joint project is aimed at developing…
April 14, 2020 • 7 min read
Teaching computers to kids
With schools closed indefinitely, many of us are looking for ways to keep our kids engaged and occupied at home (without just plonking them down in front of the TV for hours at a time!).
April 13, 2020 • 5 min read
Checklist 180: Scams, Sign-Ins, and Automatic Updates
This week on the Checklist, we’ll share a new warning about coronavirus scams, update you on the state of Apple’s secure sign-in service, and debate the merits of our own advice!
April 9, 2020 • 7 min read
Four Apps for Helping Others
The Covid-19 pandemic has created an enormous amount of stress and uncertainty. It’s understandable: We’re worried about our relatives, nervous about the state of the economy, and concerned for our own health. We all want to know when things will return to normal, but there…
April 8, 2020 • 5 min read