The Checklist by SecureMachttps://www.securemac.com/checklistenTechnologyCopyright SecureMachttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/418f4864d8dc7219902bd64b466134e4.jpgThe Checklist by SecureMachttps://www.securemac.com/checklistMon, 01 Dec 2025 11:16:26 +0000SecureMacSecureMacchecklist@securemac.comSecureMac presents The Checklist, a weekly Mac security podcast focused on Apple hardware and ecosystems - that’s Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, as well as the apps and operating systems that run them. The Checklist offers cyber safety...false3d2182f6-a82d-55c3-8d16-e6939cb8880aepisodicHuge Numbers and a Prediction for iPhone - MOSK: 12.01.2025https://www.spreaker.com/episode/huge-numbers-and-a-prediction-for-iphone-mosk-12-01-2025--688164181683f582-7eb2-4618-aea0-27a8c11257efMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:45:07 +0000SecureMac- Counterpoint: iPhone 17 Kept China's Singles' Day Smartphones Positive - Counterpoint: iPhone to Top Smartphones Through 2029 - TF International: Intel May Ship Apple Silicon in 2027 - Cook Pledges Apple's Support in Wake of Hong Kong Apartment...856falsefullChecklist 451 - Safe Holiday Shopping 2025https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-451-safe-holiday-shopping-2025--68754334SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f515493f-e3cb-4dd2-a310-cb5ca4f72b52Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:44:27 +0000SecureMacWe're going a day early this week because Friday might be too late. The holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest this Friday. We're looking at tips for safe shopping both online and in lines this holiday season. Plus - a look back at nine years of...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1148falsefullChecklist 450 - Weak Passwords and Deepfake Celebrities 2025https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-450-weak-passwords-and-deepfake-celebrities-2025--68677888SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>ee0a1e43-2434-4df4-9e05-b9fd315e7d9fFri, 21 Nov 2025 13:56:41 +0000SecureMacIt is that time of year. Time to reflect… to look back… to realize how little we've learned, and shake our heads in sadness. 123456 is still the most used password according to a new study - and people still think that Taylor Swift is trying to sell...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1263falsefullChecklist 449 - Background Improvements and a Meta Warninghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-449-background-improvements-and-a-meta-warning--68564963SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>e35753e1-c963-4a76-960c-53e3613e0688Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:12:05 +0000SecureMacApple's brought back an old safety feature. We'll look at Background Security Improvements, what happened to the thing it replaced, and who should have it turned on. Plus - reasons to avoid shopping on Meta platforms on this edition of The Checklist,...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1002falsefullChecklist 448 - OS Updates and App Store Accountabilityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-448-os-updates-and-app-store-accountability--68458778SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>087b0cb2-3421-41ec-9d4a-f4a89922edc5Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:19 +0000SecureMacWe're looking at a child safety feature and the over 400 security fixes in this week's 26.1 OS updates from Apple. Plus - Texas is exerting control over smartphone parental controls. We'll talk about Apple and the Texas App Store Accountability Act on...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>943falsefullChecklist 447 - iPhone Protections and Ghost Accountshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-447-iphone-protections-and-ghost-accounts--68362919SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>6b904e6f-68f3-4caf-923b-e42c0354cf72Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:28:40 +0000SecureMacIt's Halloween! There's a guy with an axe who wants to get into your iPhone! We'll talk about keeping him out. Plus - ghosts may not be real, but ghost accounts are. We'll tell you how to be a ghost account buster on this edition of The Checklist,...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1365falsefullChecklist 446 - Meta Warnings and Merit Badgeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-446-meta-warnings-and-merit-badges--68261936SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8a731c74-25f0-4f6c-b2b3-cd84137fa8caFri, 24 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000SecureMacMeta’s WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are taking proactive steps to warn users of scammers on those services. We’ll tell you more. Plus - Scouting America has new merit badges for A.I. and cybersecurity. We’ll talk about those on this edition of The...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>955falsefullChecklist 445 - Ransomware Revisited and a Bigger Bug Bountyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-445-ransomware-revisited-and-a-bigger-bug-bounty--68177782SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>22ac7dc7-44fd-4714-855e-c83ae54304e5Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:01:44 +0000SecureMacApple is increasing bug bounties for good guys, in theory. We’ll talk about how much white hats might be able to get outta Cupertino. First though, Japan’s beer bungle was a ransomware attack. An update on that and the changing state of cyberattacks...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1135falsefullChecklist 444 - Spoofing the FBI and Doctors without Mannershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-444-spoofing-the-fbi-and-doctors-without-manners--68089674SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d118ab5a-99bb-4026-b94a-b9946efc83dfFri, 10 Oct 2025 11:41:40 +0000SecureMacA bit of a boo-hiss story about a medical imaging group losing personally identifiable information on tens of thousands of patients. That’s not the boo-hiss part. We’ll tell you what is. First though - the FBI says someone’s impersonating the FBI. And...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>947falsefullChecklist 443 - Why Anti-Phishing Training Isn’t Workinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-443-why-anti-phishing-training-isn-t-working--67997793SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1a5a4da1-98c7-4cfb-b830-23de9f7178c2Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:44:18 +0000SecureMacWe’re doing the ransomware thing again - checking on the folks at Jaguar Land Rover, plus what may be a ransomware attack at Japanese brewery Asahi. Then - why isn’t the anti-phishing training at your work working? UC San Diego has some thoughts. All...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>978falsefullChecklist 442 - Ransomware Rodeohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-442-ransomware-rodeo--67907394SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>a8602665-abb3-44b6-b233-7ad5f3598650Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:25:15 +0000SecureMacWhether trying to hit the road or soar through the skies - ransomware is providing speed bumps and delays. We’ll talk about a couple of huge ongoing ransomware attacks. Plus - how does ransomware happen, and how are organizations dealing? Believe it...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1092falsefullChecklist 441 - Privacy and Security in macOS Tahoe 26https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-441-privacy-and-security-in-macos-tahoe-26--67819095SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>120fb5c2-4552-4806-b5f6-d3b34f1107ecFri, 19 Sep 2025 07:46:48 +0000SecureMacWe’re highlighting privacy and security features in macOS Tahoe 26 this week, including changes for consumers and changes for developers. Plus - tons of security fixes across a range of Apple operating systems on this edition of The Checklist, brought...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1127falsefullChecklist 440 - Latest iPhones Target Serious Spywarehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-440-latest-iphones-target-serious-spyware--67733179SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>7d18c38e-439d-48b1-9489-16968350fc79Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:45:31 +0000SecureMacLongterm and short-term security work from Apple on this week’s Checklist. First, the company’s warning individuals in France of potential spyware attacks. We’ll look at what they’re looking for and advice for staying safe. Plus - the iPhones Apple...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>921falsefullChecklist 439 - NV Update and Multi-Extortion Attackshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-439-nv-update-and-multi-extortion-attacks--67641898SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8ff15aac-e1c0-4353-97ff-d282b1d0d974Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:09:33 +0000SecureMacYou’ve heard of single extortion and double extortion ransomware attacks - but the number goes higher. Do you know how high? You will after this week’s show. Plus - checking in on the state of the State of Nevada - because we just can’t help...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1031falsefullChecklist 438 - Nevada Does a Great St. Paul Impressionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-438-nevada-does-a-great-st-paul-impression--67552212SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>5ff18af2-dd2b-45a6-9f5b-241f61518e54Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:54:18 +0000SecureMacWhat do the city of St. Paul and the state of Nevada have in common? Both have fallen victim to ransomware attacks. Of course - states are bigger than cities and the Silver State's headaches seem much bigger than St. Paul’s. We’ll look at what’s...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1019falsefullChecklist 437 - Wrong Numbers from A.I.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-437-wrong-numbers-from-a-i--67477375SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>425f7e75-e28c-49db-9af2-f3744bd5515bFri, 22 Aug 2025 12:07:36 +0000SecureMacLLMs are great at answering questions - even if they don’t know the answers. Throw in bad guys forcing in the wrong answers, and you’ve got a new front in the scammer wars. We’ll talk prompt injection attacks today plus this week’s security updates...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1026falsefullChecklist 436 - Operation Secure St. Paulhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-436-operation-secure-st-paul--67376780SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>3457dfc0-a313-4b85-82c3-2a2b416453e1Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:33:20 +0000SecureMacIt’s week three of the Saint Paul cyberattack. There’s a known culprit now, and an operation underway to secure the city’s information infrastructure. All of that plus mitigation tips everyone can use on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>912falsefullChecklist 435 - Preying on St. Paul and Wi-Fi Indicatorshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-435-preying-on-st-paul-and-wi-fi-indicators--67300472SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>aedd9321-730c-41aa-86e5-d7bde102c324Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:48:02 +0000SecureMacApple’s making a very slight change to the Wi-Fi picker in iOS and iPadOS 26 that should make it easier to spot secure versus open wi-fi networks. We’ll look into it. First though, we’ll check in on the Saint Paul cyberattack, as well as the other...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1161falsefullChecklist 434 - OS Updates and City Under Cyberattackhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-434-os-updates-and-city-under-cyberattack--67213022SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>cf54f7ba-85d1-4e95-a1d5-fa26b78a4733Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0000SecureMacLast week, we talked about moves Apple’s making to fight smishing. Now some political types are fighting against that fight. We’ll tell you more. Plus - Apple updated all of its current operating systems earlier this week. We’ll fill you in. We start...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1219falsefullChecklist 433 - Passwords, 2FA, and Smishinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-433-passwords-2fa-and-smishing--67108842SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c37374d8-486e-407d-b9d2-78886f8ad441Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:18:09 +0000SecureMacIt wasn’t just a bad password that brought down a 158-year-old company, but the password didn’t help. We’ll talk about the fate of a British trucking concern and the lessons we can learn from it. Plus - Apple’s got tools to fight smishing coming in...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1103falsefullChecklist 432 - Healthcare Files and Healthcare Phishinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-432-healthcare-files-and-healthcare-phishing--67025477SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>ccff211d-fc26-4dfe-9a4b-6ec2e3fbb10eFri, 18 Jul 2025 09:32:27 +0000SecureMacThe FBI has issued a warning - phishing with a medical theme is on the rise. The problem is healthcare providers keep losing client info and sending out warnings. What is a patient to do? We’ll talk it over on this edition of The Checklist brought to...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1054falsefullChecklist 431 - Hacking the Mickey D’s Hiring Bothttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-431-hacking-the-mickey-d-s-hiring-bot--66942514SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>29c7106d-fae9-4782-800a-68946932d8aeFri, 11 Jul 2025 09:54:53 +0000SecureMacWe’re looking today at how a fake McDonald’s led security researchers to real sensitive info on 64 million real people. It’s a lesson on how NOT to do it. Then, is it smart to buy smart devices? As Belkin prepares to kill support for most of its Wemo...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1259falsefullChecklist 430 - Hardware Problems and a System Fixhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-430-hardware-problems-and-a-system-fix--66857646SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>2ee5c7df-269e-40a9-81b5-04587e51908fFri, 04 Jul 2025 08:01:00 +0000SecureMacHeadphones that listen to you? Modern listening devices are a two-way street and bad guys are driving the wrong way on it. We’ll tell you how to stop them. Also, a security bother with Brother printers - one they cannot fix. We’ll tell you how to...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1021falsefullChecklist 429 - Safer Protesting and App Store Concernshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-429-safer-protesting-and-app-store-concerns--66768871SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>71d40050-65cc-467d-8e49-80bd59da093dFri, 27 Jun 2025 08:02:00 +0000SecureMacMaking your voice heard in public is a First Amendment right here in the US. We’ll talk about doing so safely in the age of surveillance. Plus - just because the App Store is safe doesn’t mean every app is trustworthy. We’ll look at the difference on...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1089falsefullChecklist 428 - Avoiding SMS for 2FA and a Plot Twist for 23andMehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-428-avoiding-sms-for-2fa-and-a-plot-twist-for-23andme--66649127SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>da010983-5942-46d0-97e0-ffdf7f33328cFri, 20 Jun 2025 09:43:24 +0000SecureMacThis week on The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac - Using two-factor authentication is a great idea. Using SMS for 2FA is about the worst way to do it. We’ll tell you why. Plus - plot twist for 23andMe. You may think you know the latest, but do...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>955falsefullChecklist 427 - Hallucinating Current Eventshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-427-hallucinating-current-events--66546520SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b3d0c539-5e02-4349-8d91-314deea25d82Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:09:37 +0000SecureMacIf you want to know what’s going on in the world, do not ask A.I. chatbots. We’ll tell you why. Plus - while WWDC didn’t go huge on privacy and security, it did bring some tweaks to Parental Controls and child accounts. We’ll look into those on this...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1240falsefullChecklist 426 - T-Life Recorded and a 2FA Proposalhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-426-t-life-recorded-and-a-2fa-proposal--66418147SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c2342bb0-6def-4f8f-ab7a-25cc6d3dc891Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:33:21 +0000SecureMacIf you’re a T-Mobile customer, the Uncarrier is doing something that might not bother you if they asked. The problem is, they didn’t. We’ll tell you what they’re up to. Also - if a service requires a username and password, should it require the use of...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>936falsefullChecklist 425 - AI Privacy Labels and Lots of Lost Loginshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-425-ai-privacy-labels-and-lots-of-lost-logins--66338009SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>6c3bd8d4-dff7-4637-a802-e27801190459Fri, 30 May 2025 09:56:18 +0000SecureMacA VPN provider has tried to size up the safety of AI Chatbots based on App Store Privacy Labels. Is that enough? We’ll talk it over. Then - a data breach at LexisNexis as well as over 184 million login credentials just… sitting someplace - are great...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1230falsefullChecklist 424 - Take It Down or Else!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-424-take-it-down-or-else--66221243SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>4ddbde32-6864-4e80-815d-80783fb2366bFri, 23 May 2025 07:59:04 +0000SecureMacDemocrats and Republicans have gotten together on legislation in the U.S. that has free speech advocates a bit concerned - we’ll tell you of worries around the Take It Down Act. Plus - 23andMe has found a buyer - we’ll look at what that means for the...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1069falsefullChecklist 423 - Less Consumer Protection and More OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-423-less-consumer-protection-and-more-os-updates--66116309SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>a4dcc44e-de4e-4671-ad19-f8b3356be7c8Fri, 16 May 2025 10:22:33 +0000SecureMacThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s changed its mind about protecting consumers from data brokers - we’ll tell you more. Plus a look at the security side of this week’s OS updates from Apple on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1146falsefullChecklist 422 - Every Day Is World Password Dayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-422-every-day-is-world-password-day--66012935SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>2626101a-8db4-413f-a6a9-b898dd964fb7Fri, 09 May 2025 08:40:15 +0000SecureMac123456. If you just broke into a sweat because that’s your password, this show is for you. And if you didn’t - it’s still for someone you know. It may also apply to a very important person - and once you hear who that is, you’ll break into a cold...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1019falsefullChecklist 421 - Strengthening AirPlay and Turning Off TV Trackinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-421-strengthening-airplay-and-turning-off-tv-tracking--65854370SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>812652b3-6ef4-4837-a28a-25e0fbfd9efdFri, 02 May 2025 11:15:27 +0000SecureMacWord of vulnerabilities found in Apple’s AirPlay protocol. We’ll tell you more. Then, we’ll look at ways to keep your TV from watching you! That’s all on this Checklist No. 412, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1105falsefullChecklist 420 - Hacking the Crosswalkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-420-hacking-the-crosswalk--65723054SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>4583256c-204f-4df8-9349-c1c0c3530736Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:38:34 +0000SecureMacApple hit with important security updates last week - we’ll tell you a bit about those. Also - we’ll look at simple steps for protecting your privacy on your Mac. First though - how does one hack a crosswalk? It’s way easier than it should be. We’ll...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1118falsefullChecklist 419 - Tax Scams and Crossed Signalshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-419-tax-scams-and-crossed-signals--65537752SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f9ee1021-1d2d-45ca-8634-0d0e04c6d500Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:49:52 +0000SecureMacTax day is next Tuesday here in the U.S. We’re looking at last minute scams and ways to avoid them. Plus - we’re revisiting last month’s US intelligence Signal snafu. Who does the government say is to blame? Find out on this edition of The Checklist,...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1023falsefullChecklist 418 - VPNs, the App Store, and the Chinese Armyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-418-vpns-the-app-store-and-the-chinese-army--65346141SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>4df81f83-2284-4c8c-b941-17c4de8f3793Fri, 04 Apr 2025 08:39:02 +0000SecureMacDid you hear about the VPNs with ties to the Chinese military found in Apple’s App Store? While VPNs are supposed to be safe and the App Store is supposed to be safe - this is an unsafe mix. We’ll hit some basic VPN information, discuss times VPNs...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1079falsefullChecklist 417 - 23andMe Goes Bankrupt and a Crash Course in Signalhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-417-23andme-goes-bankrupt-and-a-crash-course-in-signal--65180754SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>210b7ae1-6e91-440d-a0e5-c5821e763539Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:37:53 +0000SecureMac23andMe has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. One California lawmaker says it’s time to have your DNA scrubbed from the company. We’ll tell you why and how to do it. Plus - What’s wrong with the end-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal?...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1244falsefullChecklist 416 - Malware as A.I. and A.I. Be Trippin'https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-416-malware-as-a-i-and-a-i-be-trippin--65013760SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>addc4cf6-ca73-4f65-b23e-4a72e0ed0f30Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:41:04 +0000SecureMacWe’ve talked in the past about security risks tied to the China-based LLM DeepSeek, but we totally missed one we should have seen coming. We’ll tell you more. Plus - a guy in Norway found out he’d killed his kids by asking ChatGPT (spoiler: no he...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1081falsefullChecklist 415 - Voice Clones and Paper Problems, Revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-415-voice-clones-and-paper-problems-revisited--64878305SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>37e5e75b-3124-478e-88fa-e78d20178ee3Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:53:47 +0000SecureMacWe’re catching up on the Lee Enterprises issue. Roughly 70 U.S. newspapers were under cyberattack - we’ll see how they’re doing now. Plus - Consumer Reports has looked into voice cloning scams and they’ve got good news… for people running the scams....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>992falsefullChecklist 414 - Meta and Apple Think of the Childrenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-414-meta-and-apple-think-of-the-children--64743773SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>cf34c1ab-6893-4492-86a7-a559b0003aaaFri, 07 Mar 2025 08:02:00 +0000SecureMacThis week we’re looking at the child protection changes for apps and developers announced recently by Apple. Plus - another case of attempted cyberattacks being sent through the physical mail. It’s all ahead on this edition of The Checklist, brought...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1027falsefullChecklist 413 - Googling Good Newshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-413-googling-good-news--64625447SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8da23abf-0bd3-447f-b61f-c20a98b2b859Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:24:02 +0000SecureMacWhen’s the last time you heard anybody say anything nice about Google? Surprisingly, we’re doing it today! Google is making making your Gmail safer even safer and they’re letting you hide search results about you. We’ll tell you more on Checklist No....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>878falsefullChecklist 412 - DeepSeek Concerns and Newspapers Held for Ransomhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-412-deepseek-concerns-and-newspapers-held-for-ransom--64490058SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1e73eb60-3289-4523-9f4b-4b39eb21895dFri, 21 Feb 2025 08:02:00 +0000SecureMacHave you heard about the 70+ newspaper across the U.S. being held for ransom? We’ll talk about the cyberattack that’s gripped publisher Lee Enterprises. Plus - DeepSeek is the hottest thing in A.I. right now. From a privacy and security standpoint -...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1175falsefullChecklist 411 - Virtual Dates and Zero-Day Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-411-virtual-dates-and-zero-day-updates--64377533SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>e1b94ff6-304b-4bc0-81ed-797496371265Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:19:47 +0000SecureMacValentine’s Day comes once a year, but romance scams are constant. We’ll look at some of those and ways to avoid them. Plus - a look at Apple’s OS updates from earlier this week. That’s all on Checklist No. 411, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1323falsefullChecklist 410 - OCR Malware in the App Storehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-410-ocr-malware-in-the-app-store--64243529SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>32778c86-48e4-4caf-b0eb-8a952e586913Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:38:44 +0000SecureMacNews of troubling malware in apps in Apple’s App Store. We’ll tell the tale of SparkCat, what it's trying to steal, and how to stay protected. Also - If you use, drive for, or work with Grubhub, your info may have been stolen. We'll tell you more on...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>895falsefullChecklist 409 - Change Healthcare’s Strange and Changing Storyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-409-change-healthcare-s-strange-and-changing-story--64073996SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>e63619bd-f373-4d0a-9015-6e8ea96628e1Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:01:00 +0000SecureMacHave you heard the latest on the Change Healthcare hack? Checklist 409’s got it. Plus - a lot of Apple operating systems got updates this week. Most of those got a fix for a vulnerability under active exploit - but what about the ones that didn’t?...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>976falsefullChecklist 408 - Family Passwords and Smishing, Revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-408-family-passwords-and-smishing-revisited--63872130SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1a23cb4b-8eab-4331-bc47-b0435c27f702Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:09:05 +0000SecureMacWe’re talking about family passwords. What are they? Why are they important? What should you consider when considering one? Plus - we’ll revisit the toll road smishing scams and why they’re so prevalent today. That’s all on this edition of The...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1000falsefullChecklist 407 - Scams Sparked by SoCal Fireshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-407-scams-sparked-by-socal-fires--63726365SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>0dcd72f3-b832-4c51-a85a-9ad62264a216Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:49:55 +0000SecureMacThe destructive fires in Southern California are sparking activity from scammers. We’ll look at who’s being targeted and how to stay protected. Plus - How many scam text messages do you get in a week? If you’ve got an iPhone, Apple’s built in a...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1066falsefullChecklist 406 - Less Salt, More Logoshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-406-less-salt-more-logos--63635885SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8a0b5d47-d18e-4bfb-a230-7dc662eb985eFri, 10 Jan 2025 09:58:25 +0000SecureMacThis week, we’ll look at a new initiative by the U.S. Government to raise awareness around security and IoT devices. First though - the carriers that didn’t know for months that their networks had been pwned by Chinese hackers say they now see no...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>950falsefullChecklist 405 - Neo-el: Hacky Holidays Reloadedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-405-neo-el-hacky-holidays-reloaded--63413838SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c7feb9e4-e823-40ea-9ba0-89eacf90dc62Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:15:22 +0000SecureMacArtificial Intelligence - creator of super-users and (in fiction at least) destroyer of worlds. A.I. is the greatest thing since sliced bread, according to Silicon Valley. In the movies though, it’s a source of soulless control that will eventually...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>2527falsefullChecklist 404 - Safe Digital Travel and OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-404-safe-digital-travel-and-os-updates--63301051SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>a31fbec1-5e9a-4037-9b4a-5c7c52304f73Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:51 +0000SecureMacPublic wifi is everywhere when we're traveling, but is it safe? We're looking at ways to make sure. Plus - security updates in Apple's OS updates on Checklist No. 404, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1095falsefullChecklist 403 - The FBI, Salt Typhoon, and Encryptionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-403-the-fbi-salt-typhoon-and-encryption--63186287SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>14eba5e2-4c12-4d52-92f7-cf4737aaf95cFri, 06 Dec 2024 10:42:36 +0000SecureMacThe FBI is suggesting that people use communications tools that employ end-to-end-encryption. That's due to hackers from China accessing major telecoms in the U.S., using a backdoor built for "good guys." We’ll look at the Salt Typhoon attack, the...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1014falsefullChecklist 402 - Avoiding Shopping Scams 2024https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-402-avoiding-shopping-scams-2024--63028585SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c5d442ee-476b-492b-a6a6-c7bfc5813db3Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:53:56 +0000SecureMacBad guys and A.I. may try to wreck our holiday shopping. From deepfake celebrity endorsements to more convincing phishing messages to imitation sites that look like the real thing - there are tons of scams out there, aided by A.I. Good news though -...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>869falsefullChecklist 401 - Malware by Mailhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-401-malware-by-mail--62965364SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>29d338ee-57c1-4c90-be54-80d7222a8396Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:22:45 +0000SecureMacApple released a slew of updates this week to fix a couple of zero-days targeting Intel-based Macs. So why did we have to update our iPhones? We’ll explore. First though - bad guys in Switzerland are sending malware by mail. Like - physical mail. How...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1042falsefullChecklist 400 - Reboots, PDFs, and Passwordshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-400-reboots-pdfs-and-passwords--62751502SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>3a1d7a8e-89f4-46bf-9dff-4bee45d30c6fFri, 15 Nov 2024 10:30:53 +0000SecureMacThis week, we’re diving into iOS 18’s “inactivity reboot.” Also - a North Korean phishing attack aimed at Macs that is so easy to thwart, plus NordPass is out with its list of the most common passwords of 2024 - and they’re even worse than you might...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1088falsefullChecklist 399 - Passwords with Allison Sheridanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-399-passwords-with-allison-sheridan--62664731SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>6bae2c12-ab98-406a-8f75-4570342c3bbdFri, 08 Nov 2024 11:59:14 +0000SecureMacThe NosillaCast Podcast’s Allison Sheridan joins host Ken Ray to talk about Apple’s password management app - cleverly called “Passwords.” Her thinking on the app has evolved. She'll tell us why on Checklist No. 399 - brought to you by SecureMac....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1414falsefullChecklist 398 - The More Things Change…https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-398-the-more-things-change--62580464SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8a9a2ad9-dc80-4dd9-bd1d-53a16dba2afdFri, 01 Nov 2024 11:02:57 +0000SecureMacEven if you’ve never been a United Health customer and even if you’ve never heard of Change Healthcare - you can be a victim of the Change Healthcare data breach! Just ask show host Ken Ray! He had to learn firsthand about credit freezes this week -...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>970falsefullChecklist 397 - Stormy Forecast and Security Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-397-stormy-forecast-and-security-updates--62500817SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>9a5fc20d-b174-4ae1-94ea-8c84261463ecFri, 25 Oct 2024 11:50:47 +0000SecureMacWe are under two weeks from this year’s election - after which, there may be danger. The intelligence community is tracking plans by foreign actors to incite violence in the U.S. between now and Inauguration Day. We will look at what they’re seeing...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1127falsefullChecklist 396 - 23andMe and NPD, Revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-396-23andme-and-npd-revisited--62410464SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>19e2929f-1724-48e8-ad1a-cf4c2c09c511Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:22:37 +0000SecureMacWe’re following up on two of the biggest data breach stories in the last year - the loss of data on millions by 23andMe and on hundreds of millions by National Public Data. What 23andMe might do next is shocking, while the behind-the-scenes story of...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1137falsefullChecklist 395 - iPhone Protection and A.I. Detectionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-395-iphone-protection-and-a-i-detection--62328845SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b491c2a7-2a15-439a-86e7-12cafeba9f78Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:01:00 +0000SecureMacIt is new iPhone season. Whether yours is new or not, we’ll go over some tips for keeping your iPhone from getting stolen, keeping bad guys from accessing it if it does get stolen, and how to go about getting it back. Plus - politicians, voters,...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1353falsefullChecklist 394 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-394-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2024--62228897SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>fa968d80-90f6-447b-b939-ee424f48f9bfFri, 04 Oct 2024 07:58:28 +0000SecureMacIt is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we want to make you aware of it! Passwords, multi-factor authentication, software updates, and more. You may know about such things, but this is one to share with friends and family. Make them cybersecurity...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1105falsefullChecklist 393 - Disappointment and Worryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-393-disappointment-and-worry--62126587SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d23c4dd0-cd4d-4716-82dd-df48477c1241Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:45:17 +0000SecureMacTwo disappointments and a heaping helping of worry on this week’s show. We’re worried about the upcoming U.S. elections, though the FBI and CISA say there may be reason to worry less. Disappointments include Apple dropping a lawsuit against NSO Group...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1108falsefullChecklist 392 - Safety and Security in Apple’s Fall OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-392-safety-and-security-in-apple-s-fall-os-updates--61427253SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>fc09ac22-a3a0-4cbf-8c6d-a2469771fbc5Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:16:51 +0000SecureMacAs this show goes out, we’re about 72-hours from the release of iOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, watchOS 11, and the rest of the usual OS suspects. Lots of privacy and security stuff - as well as general health and safety. We’re hitting some of the big ones...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1267falsefullChecklist 391 - Sextortion Scams and QR Codes, Revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-391-sextortion-scams-and-qr-codes-revisited--61281065SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>0bde8483-56d2-4b73-82ee-0d05e0fede71Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:29:47 +0000SecureMacThere’s a new sextortion scam out there. You really don’t have to worry about it though - IF you know what to watch for. We’ll tell you more. Plus - reports of a new round of QR code phishing at some beach towns. We’ll fill you in on this edition of...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>939falsefullChecklist 390 - Ask a Philosopherhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-390-ask-a-philosopher--61208398SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>954ffcdb-710c-4f33-b4af-c1a0af2096f6Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:49:27 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s show: - A phishing test that seems to have gone too far… - Spying and hacking in unsuspecting ways… - And maybe it’s time to call in the philosophers… Check out our show notes: http://SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1086falsefullChecklist 389 - The NPD Leak and an A.I. President, Revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-389-the-npd-leak-and-an-a-i-president-revisited--61125975SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d55316ed-7e98-47f2-94c1-034f6e8baab3Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:13:40 +0000SecureMacWe are revisiting the the National Public Data leak this week. You know… the one that probably exposed your info as well as the info of every citizen of Canada, the UK, and the US? We’ll talk about finding out whether your data was compromised and...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1089falsefullChecklist 388 - Everybody’s Data is Out Therehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-388-everybody-s-data-is-out-there--61051534SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d47710d7-a991-4626-bedd-843e986ba6d0Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:38:56 +0000SecureMacIf you live in Canada, the UK, or the US, it looks like a lot of your aggregated personal info has been leaked. Like - one big leak. 2.7 billion files just… out there. We’ll tell you more. Plus - you may be worried about safety and A.I., but are you...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1128falsefullChecklist 387 - Fixing a Four-Zero Dayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-387-fixing-a-four-zero-day--60967291SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>67f24a50-02d0-4202-af68-0b20db473dfbFri, 09 Aug 2024 10:56:24 +0000SecureMacOn this episode - Getting creepy face-time with your favorite sports team, banking in India makes a serious security move, and subtracting four zeroes for security. So much to hit on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac. Check out...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1094falsefullChecklist 386 - Privacy, Security, Updates, and Apple Intelligencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-386-privacy-security-updates-and-apple-intelligence--60894956SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>93435e6e-bea5-465b-8d23-da160b9454efFri, 02 Aug 2024 07:02:00 +0000SecureMacApple is upping its intelligence quotient. The Cupertino-company let slip the first bits of Apple Intelligence to developers this week, with betas for the OS after next. We’ll hit some security features tied into that. Plus - the operating systems...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>909falsefullChecklist 385 - Leaving Cookies on the Tablehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-385-leaving-cookies-on-the-table--60813749SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1a82248b-4ac1-413d-9b01-8d9ea8ab6677Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:26:06 +0000SecureMacIt was sort of surprising when Google announced years ago that it planned to block third-party cookies from its Chrome browser. This prompted a few questions like - what are cookies? Why did Google pledge that? And why did it eventually change its...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1293falsefullChecklist 384 - A Very Un-Fun Snow Dayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-384-a-very-un-fun-snow-day--60739136SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f7bdbda9-1e9d-480d-8433-66216bbcf6e2Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:02:43 +0000SecureMacAT&T has lost info on roughly one-third of the US population. Relax! They’ve plugged that hole... now. We’ll look at what was lost, revisit the Ticketmaster hack, and find out if there’s a Snowflake’s chance of fixing any of it on Checklist No....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1017falsefullChecklist 383 - Roll for Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-383-roll-for-security--60673249SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>7d780e69-a287-44a3-858d-18af5632283dFri, 12 Jul 2024 12:30:00 +0000SecureMacThe ChatGPT app for Mac had a pretty big privacy and security problem, even if parent company OpenAI didn’t think so. They fixed it anyway - we’ll tell you why. Also, some bad guy may have peeked behind the DM screen at user info on Roll20. Make your...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>964falsefullChecklist 382 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-382-the-annual-summer-blockbuster-special--60606924
  • Where Khan went wrong
  • Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
  • And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    e44308c3-451c-46a3-b611-47f51a8fd2ceFri, 05 Jul 2024 07:02:00 +0000SecureMacIn the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.  - Where Khan went wrong - Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes - And who are...
  • Where Khan went wrong
  • Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
  • And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1956falsefull    Checklist 381 - Kaspersky Ban, the Change Hack, and Virtual Bugshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-381-kaspersky-ban-the-change-hack-and-virtual-bugs--60537949
  • The Commerce Department is kicking Kaspersky out of the U.S. 
  • Another shoe has dropped in the Change Healthcare hack
  • And an Apple Vision Pro bug to unleash virtual bugs
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    06e928d7-85bd-4195-b2ad-cb94940222dcFri, 28 Jun 2024 12:02:15 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:  - The Commerce Department is kicking Kaspersky out of the U.S.  - Another shoe has dropped in the Change Healthcare hack - And an Apple Vision Pro bug to unleash virtual bugs Check out our show...
  • The Commerce Department is kicking Kaspersky out of the U.S. 
  • Another shoe has dropped in the Change Healthcare hack
  • And an Apple Vision Pro bug to unleash virtual bugs
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1094falsefull    Checklist 380 - Playing CSAM, Recall, and DNA Catch-Uphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-380-playing-csam-recall-and-dna-catch-up--60461803SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1c32190f-ec0b-468f-983d-94a4198b0742Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:02:42 +0000SecureMacEverything old is new again! Calls for tech companies to override end-to-end encryption for CSAM detection, Microsoft recalls Recall for now, and regulators in Canada and the UK think maybe the 23andMe breach is worth investigating. That’s all ahead...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1310falsefullChecklist 379 - Privacy and Security at WWDC24https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-379-privacy-and-security-at-wwdc24--60384166SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c9d84d10-7451-41a6-aaa2-61d08e6484c2Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:33:05 +0000SecureMacFor years, Apple has built a reputation on privacy and security - and that’s about to be tested in a big way. The company has announced plans to fold A.I. (Apple Intelligence) into its next big round of OS updates. We’ll look at how they plan to keep...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1231falsefullChecklist 378 - Probable Ticketmaster Data Breachhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-378-probable-ticketmaster-data-breach--60310847SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>20e67a78-1e1c-40a6-948b-1294cd0ef7b3Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:52:33 +0000SecureMacAnother week - another apparent loss of consumer information. Who’s got tickets to all the hottest shows, info on half-a-billion people, and a seemingly serious security headache? We’ll let you know on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>854falsefullChecklist 377 - Should We Maybe Talk About Deep Fakes and A.I.?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-377-should-we-maybe-talk-about-deep-fakes-and-a-i--60234907SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d2cf5a07-dfe5-48a2-bcad-c83703f5d161Fri, 31 May 2024 12:22:52 +0000SecureMacThis week on The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac, two tails of misuses of AI tools - each pulled off by individuals, and each with serious ramifications. But - you know… we make it fun! Check out our show notes: http://SecureMac.com/Checklist...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1016falsefullChecklist 376 - Too Much Recallhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-376-too-much-recall--60158709SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>694138eb-8e65-437c-9350-40893c861651Fri, 24 May 2024 01:46:33 +0000SecureMacRemember those embarrassing pictures you took  and then deleted? They’re back! Oh wait! They’re gone again. We’ll look at a troubling technical issue tied to last week’s OS updates from Apple. First though - spyware as a feature! That’s what some are...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1245falsefullChecklist 375 - Updates and Affirmativeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-375-updates-and-affirmatives--60069830SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>3a68c253-d12a-44de-ae03-24a32860b80dFri, 17 May 2024 11:03:16 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist - the start of a scam you almost can’t help but fall for. We’ll tell you what it is, and why you shouldn’t freak out even if you start to fall for it. First though - a slew of OS updates from Apple this week with a...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1138falsefullChecklist 374 - 2FA Minus Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-374-2fa-minus-one--59794385SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>030d14ad-3b66-42e6-9a3c-2487461b8938Fri, 03 May 2024 10:54:54 +0000SecureMacThe dating app Tinder is taking steps to protect its users. We’ll tell you what those are. First though: The world now knows how bad guys were able to steal the medical info of millions from Change Healthcare… and you are not going to believe it. We...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>897falsefullChecklist 373 - Change We Can’t Believe Inhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-373-change-we-can-t-believe-in--59663818SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>7dd7afdf-8f80-47f7-917f-258f30694bdaFri, 26 Apr 2024 09:01:00 +0000SecureMacWe are looking at the recent Change Healthcare hack that may have exposed info on half of the people in the U.S. HALF! Then - an iPhone scam that is notable for its simplicity and brazenness. Don’t try THAT at home. Try Checklist No. 373, brought to...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1059falsefullChecklist 372 - A Roku Breach and a Doubtful Exploithttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-372-a-roku-breach-and-a-doubtful-exploit--59550593SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b73140e0-bf43-4cac-95cf-328de308e104Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:17:00 +0000SecureMacOver half-a-million Roku accounts were compromised recently. We’ll look at what’s being done, and ways to keep your accounts safe. Plus - talk of a scary iPhone exploit that probably doesn’t exits. That’s all on Checklist No. 372, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1212falsefullChecklist 371 - AI and (Probably) Pegasus Re-Revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-371-ai-and-probably-pegasus-re-revisited--59436438SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>af21202c-53e5-4d0f-81b0-4da2dfaafb5dFri, 12 Apr 2024 10:52:09 +0000SecureMacMore news of AI tools and shenanigans powered by AI tools. It is an election year, after all. Also - Apple’s let people in 92 countries know that somebody’s trying to take over their iPhones. It is an election year, after all. We’ll tell you more on...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1093falsefullChecklist 370 - The New Old AT&T Data Disasterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-370-the-new-old-at-t-data-disaster--59305575SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com  ]]>b6fda532-1c85-44f1-a4d3-92d850df6b84Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:20:00 +0000SecureMacAfter months of romance scams and AI worries - there is something refreshing about a simple data breach story. Not comforting, just understandable.  Somehow sensitive info on over 70-million past and current customers of AT&T has ended up floating...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com  ]]>1035falsefullChecklist 369 - Tax Scams and Password Attackshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-369-tax-scams-and-password-attacks--59217468SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>9af9480e-2852-4c94-9f3f-9051547c3f81Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:54:09 +0000SecureMacIt’s tax season and, unlike the Valentine’s Day shows, we thought we’d do this year’s tax show before taxes are due. On today’s episode, several tax scams of which the IRS wants you to beware. Plus - have you heard about the phony password reset...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1051falsefullChecklist 368 - Love 2.0 Hurtshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-368-love-2-0-hurts--59136426SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>fbcbfeba-7fe9-477c-a12d-a498fd5a1ea1Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:53:11 +0000SecureMacRemember those organized crime driven romance scams we talked about last week? The organized crime part is no joke - we’ll tell you more. Plus a story that shows ANYONE could fall victim to a romance scam, and the bugs abounding in the latest macOS...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1020falsefullChecklist 367 - Love 2.0 Stinkshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-367-love-2-0-stinks--59054676SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>dafa8f01-3089-4c02-9b1b-da3ae10f40e4Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:06:34 +0000SecureMacThe world of online dating has scammers using A.I. to steal your heart - so they can steal your money and personal info. We’ll talk about ways to avoid those scams. Think a digital dalliance with a chatbot is safer? The Mozilla Foundation disagrees....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1021falsefullChecklist 366 - Don’t Be THAT Guyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-366-don-t-be-that-guy--58969293SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1fd28bb6-29d5-4af3-b319-b42577b657f3Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:02:29 +0000SecureMacA look at the security side of Apple’s latest OS updates, inexpensive and insecure video doorbells, and the security dangers of being THAT guy: That’s all on Checklist No. 366 - brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1282falsefullChecklist 365 - There’s a Camera in My Candyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-365-there-s-a-camera-in-my-candy--58887528SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>bed310e6-4921-4665-86e1-5309f71ff5b0Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:35:13 +0000SecureMacApple is taking a stand against detecting CSAM in the cloud. Yes - that Apple. We’ll tell you their argument. Plus - Apple fights bad guys from the future, and the tale of a seriously creepy, privacy invading candy machine. That’s all on Checklist No....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1099falsefullChecklist 364 - Tech Tackles Technical Difficultieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-364-tech-tackles-technical-difficulties--58795171SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>65800fb0-78e9-4f97-9cc8-1fd8266a450cFri, 23 Feb 2024 10:50:50 +0000SecureMacWe are experiencing technical difficulties - like… the planet is. It’s not AI run amok yet. More - people running amok with AI. Good news though - parties somewhat responsible for the mess are making noise about mitigation. We’ll tell you more. Plus -...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>972falsefullChecklist 363 - The Imaginary Toothbrush Botnethttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-363-the-imaginary-toothbrush-botnet--58622286SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f3e7b172-9fa4-4b19-aba7-e55a8bd9a045Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:41:32 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist, we’re following up on the real call from a fake President Biden to voters in New Hampshire. First though - while a DDoS attack from a toothbrush powered botnet did not actually happen, there’s still al lot to learn...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1171falsefullChecklist 362 - Voices, Lords, and Passkeyshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-362-voices-lords-and-passkeys--58543961
  • We know which tech was used for the presidential deepfakes - you'll never guess what they get 
  • The UK may stop everyone from getting software updates…
  • And a couple of communications apps get added login protection…
    • We’ll hit all of that on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.]]>    e8f0d563-59b2-4fc5-b412-3f9e18da80e1Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:13:10 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist No. 362: - We know which tech was used for the presidential deepfakes - you'll never guess what they get  - The UK may stop everyone from getting software updates… - And a couple of communications apps get added login protection…...
  • We know which tech was used for the presidential deepfakes - you'll never guess what they get 
  • The UK may stop everyone from getting software updates…
  • And a couple of communications apps get added login protection…
    • We’ll hit all of that on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.]]>    1082falsefull    Checklist 361 - OS Updates and A.I. Presidentshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-361-os-updates-and-a-i-presidents--58454549
  • Turning on Stollen Device Protection in iOS 17.3
  • A slew of security fixes from Apple
  • Warnings and calls from AI synthesized US presidents
    • That’s all on Checklist No. 361, brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    8849c642-149e-4aed-b501-6980340543f5Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:01:00 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s episode:  - Turning on Stollen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 - A slew of security fixes from Apple - Warnings and calls from AI synthesized US presidents That’s all on Checklist No. 361, brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our...
  • Turning on Stollen Device Protection in iOS 17.3
  • A slew of security fixes from Apple
  • Warnings and calls from AI synthesized US presidents
    • That’s all on Checklist No. 361, brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1033falsefull    Checklist 360 - A.I. and 23andMe Follow Upshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-360-a-i-and-23andme-follow-ups--58366847
  • A game to see whether you can tell who’s a bot or not
  • An A.I. tool to fight A.I. synthesized voices in deepfakes
  • The Weaksauce Play of the Week (It might be a thing!)
    • That’s all on Checklist No. 360, brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    6e10de8f-0794-4bf5-a04a-59d2683865abFri, 19 Jan 2024 13:14:33 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s episode:  - A game to see whether you can tell who’s a bot or not - An A.I. tool to fight A.I. synthesized voices in deepfakes - The Weaksauce Play of the Week (It might be a thing!) That’s all on Checklist No. 360, brought to you...
  • A game to see whether you can tell who’s a bot or not
  • An A.I. tool to fight A.I. synthesized voices in deepfakes
  • The Weaksauce Play of the Week (It might be a thing!)
    • That’s all on Checklist No. 360, brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1133falsefull    Checklist 359 - In an Election Year?!?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-359-in-an-election-year--58272516SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>a5baf354-93ed-4f38-ab97-c738543df4c5Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:02:00 +0000SecureMac2024 is an election year - in the U.S. and around the world. Some say it will also be the first A.I. election. We’ll look at concerns around A.I.-generated misinformation and ways to avoid falling victim on Checklist No. 359, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1121falsefullChecklist 358 - New Year, New Stuff!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-358-new-year-new-stuff--58206843
  • Using new tech safely
  • Disposing of old tech safely
  • Resolutions to make for a cyber-safe 2024
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    9ca9b9e0-b44d-4a11-8b83-c91ac0d51bb9Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:26:03 +0000SecureMacOn this New Year’s edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: - Using new tech safely - Disposing of old tech safely - Resolutions to make for a cyber-safe 2024 Check out our show notes: http://SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us:...
  • Using new tech safely
  • Disposing of old tech safely
  • Resolutions to make for a cyber-safe 2024
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1164falsefull    Checklist 357 - The Hacky Holidays Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-357-the-hacky-holidays-special--58082161SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d79263be-4a2d-4f50-8af0-929c5c5af91aThu, 21 Dec 2023 10:07:29 +0000SecureMacAn 11 year-old wreaks havoc, a game that is not worth playing, and putting a blind guy behind the wheel - Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>2202falsefullChecklist 356 - Security Updates in Apple’s Latest OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-356-security-updates-in-apple-s-latest-os-updates--58007034SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>801b75b8-ee64-4b01-82e1-6ccea7c3185eThu, 14 Dec 2023 12:39:23 +0000SecureMacApple dropped a slew of OS updates this week - nearly all of which came with security tweaks and fixes. We’ll take a look at some of those. Then - there’s a big set of security protections planned for a near future update. We’ll look at that as well...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1262falsefullChecklist 355 - 23andMe and 7 Million Othershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-355-23andme-and-7-million-others--57938804SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f55290eb-bb5a-4dd8-9b07-381ac9b1f241Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:49:08 +0000SecureMacA bad story gets worse - We’ll talk about the growing number of victims in the 23andMe breach. First though - an interesting story about what might happen when one goes into Lockdown Mode late. That’s all on Checklist No. 355, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1037falsefullChecklist 354 - Safe Holiday Shopping in the Metaverse and Meatspacehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-354-safe-holiday-shopping-in-the-metaverse-and-meatspace--57862748SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>97be8c16-3a19-4a3b-96b8-af758463f44bThu, 30 Nov 2023 11:37:49 +0000SecureMacIt’s the holiday season, and The Checklist by SecureMac wants to make sure you’re shopping safely - online and in physical stores. Beware the Grinch Bots and Juggers! And find out what those things are on Checklist No. 354, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1011falsefullChecklist 353 - A Letter on Passkeys from Allison Sheridanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-353-a-letter-on-passkeys-from-allison-sheridan--57747321Podfeet.com, has written an email to friends and family about putting passkeys to work. We’ll talk about that - plus a list of holiday shopping Checklist episodes to check out on Checklist No. 353 - brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>ca989331-d6bf-4de9-89e0-149dd5ced94fTue, 21 Nov 2023 11:55:43 +0000SecureMacAs you gather with friends and family this holiday season, consider letting them know about the safety, security, and ease of use of passkeys. Allison Sheridan, host of NosillaCast Podcast - online at https://Podfeet.com, has written...Podfeet.com, has written an email to friends and family about putting passkeys to work. We’ll talk about that - plus a list of holiday shopping Checklist episodes to check out on Checklist No. 353 - brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1696falsefullChecklist 352 - AI: The "A" is for "Anxious"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-352-ai-the-a-is-for-anxious--57663244SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>0d45b48a-c6d9-4b6c-8482-bb910d1efbbaThu, 16 Nov 2023 11:12:16 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist No. 352 by SecureMac - Why the “A” in A.I. is for both "artificial" and "anxious," some A.I. news that might make you more anxious, and safety measures you can employ to help allay that anxiety. Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1077falsefullChecklist 351 - DNA, Heavy Hacks, and Knock-Offshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-351-dna-heavy-hacks-and-knock-offs--57576117SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>ece95137-d807-429f-9120-c2c3340d9085Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:18:51 +0000SecureMacRevisiting a few past stories this week, including: - A look at knock-off AirPods - A possible Pegasus sighting in Armenia - Genealogy sites start requiring 2FA That’s all on Checklist No. 351, brought to you by SecureMac.    Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>947falsefullChecklist 350 - Spyware and Celebritieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-350-spyware-and-celebrities--57483024SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>fec81a73-4293-4188-bb95-f57c2e8950c9Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:16:51 +0000SecureMac- Apple moves to fight iMessage eavesdroppers - An apparent spying operation in India - Famous people used as phishing lures That’s all on Checklist No. 350, brought to you by SecureMac.    Check out our show notes: http://SecureMac.com/Checklist And...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1193falsefullChecklist 349 - iPhone Scams, Passkeys, and OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-349-iphone-scams-passkeys-and-os-updates--57393847
  • Turning overheating iPhones into a scam
  • Learning from Amazon's Passkey implementation 
  • The security side of this week's OS updates from Apple
    • That’s all on Checklist No. 349, brought to you by SecureMac.    Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    ae24ea41-30f6-47f9-97a1-81d60d39328bThu, 26 Oct 2023 10:04:27 +0000SecureMacChecklist 349 - iPhone Scams, Passkeys, and OS Updates - Turning overheating iPhones into a scam - Learning from Amazon's Passkey implementation  - The security side of this week's OS updates from Apple That’s all on Checklist No. 349, brought...
  • Turning overheating iPhones into a scam
  • Learning from Amazon's Passkey implementation 
  • The security side of this week's OS updates from Apple
    • That’s all on Checklist No. 349, brought to you by SecureMac.    Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1292falsefull    Checklist 348 - 23andMe and You and Everyone We Knowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-348-23andme-and-you-and-everyone-we-know--57303771SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1e0f1f5a-70e2-4032-8b42-4c7f0110ba9bThu, 19 Oct 2023 11:50:52 +0000SecureMac- Catching Up on the 23andMe Hack - Avoiding Social Media Scams with the FTC - California Passes the Delete Act That’s all on Checklist No. 348, brought to you by SecureMac.    Check out our show notes: http://SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1273falsefullChecklist 347 - Passkeys and Past Advicehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-347-passkeys-and-past-advice--57221861SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8ef608ed-69a6-400d-beed-81e34ab781aeFri, 13 Oct 2023 09:28:10 +0000SecureMacApple and Google are pushing us toward a passkey future. We'll talk about how and why. Plus - why do people KEEP falling for scams? We'll look at a few reasons on Checklist No. 347, brought to you by SecureMac.  Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>964falsefullChecklist 346 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-346-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023--57079284SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>4dd453ec-b3c2-4b3f-a499-07c6760f9576Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:50 +0000SecureMacIt's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week, we’ll pay a visit to the good folks at CISA.gov for a list of tips to keep businesses safe and a list to keep individuals safe. Tell a friend! It’s Checklist No. 346, brought to you by SecureMac....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1116falsefullChecklist 345 - Privacy, Security, and Sonomahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-345-privacy-security-and-sonoma--56975311SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>7c47d13e-6b55-46fa-b136-f3bb38da5011Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:01:20 +0000SecureMacThis week - we’ll look at privacy and security features built into macOS Sonoma as well as some small but mighty important updates for all Apple hardware. Plus - stopping unsavory and unsolicited pics in messaging apps. That’s all on Checklist No....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1223falsefullChecklist 344 - iOS 17, Pegasus, and Sportsball!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-344-ios-17-pegasus-and-sportsball--56880574SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>37500312-8d48-40c5-b487-a6d88858ae98Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:23:20 +0000SecureMacPrivacy and security features in iOS 17! News on some recent Pegasus targets! Getting cyber-ready for the big game! That’s all on Checklist No. 344, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: http://SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1088falsefullChecklist 343 - Pegasus and Wonderlusthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-343-pegasus-and-wonderlust--56799693SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>28c3f053-d4ed-4db4-a5fd-6145461b5531Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:26:30 +0000SecureMacPegasus is still flying, and Apple is still trying to bring it down. We’ll catch up with the latest on NSO Group’s spyware. Plus - Privacy and security aspects of Apple’s latest iPhone and Apple Watch event on Checklist No. 343, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1308falsefullChecklist 342 - Cyberattacks, Moonshots, and HIPAAhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-342-cyberattacks-moonshots-and-hipaa--56723683SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>fcce2f82-efa4-41f0-972f-b8122333e2a0Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:16:09 +0000SecureMacBlackBerry has bad news about cyberattacks on three key sectors. We will focus on one - healthcare, what some people are doing to protect that sector, and what we can do to protect ourselves on Checklist No. 342, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1059falsefullChecklist 341 - Fake Goods and Student Loan Scamshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-341-fake-goods-and-student-loan-scams--56646818SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>88ac1957-82d4-42c2-bfee-1977ba0b5d02Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:02:33 +0000SecureMacThe Feds recently seized $400K in counterfeit Apple kit. We’ll talk about avoiding the fakes, and what to do if you think your headphones are phony. Plus - Student loan payments are restarting soon. We’ll talk about some of the scams growing around...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1141falsefullChecklist 340 - QR Codes and Magic Doorshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-340-qr-codes-and-magic-doors--56575219SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>749fd984-6b63-471b-9522-be6c2380f2ddThu, 24 Aug 2023 08:18:44 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist No. 340 by SecureMac - A look at a seemingly serious phishing campaign that hinges on malicious QR codes. Plus, the UK plans the impossible - a backdoor in encryption that only work for good guys. That folly plus Apple’s take on this...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>987falsefullChecklist 339 - Common Sense Security Stepshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-339-common-sense-security-steps--56500720SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>cf85b2aa-f71f-48c9-af1b-fde951ed9701Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:54:30 +0000SecureMacWhat do a new issue for Intel-based Macs, confusion around Bluetooth on iOS, and ATM skimmers and scammers have in common? They can all be thwarted by common sense security steps. We’ll talk about all of it on Checklist No. 339, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1305falsefullChecklist 338 - Macs and Keyboards and Required Reasonshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-338-macs-and-keyboards-and-required-reasons--56421782SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d49ea9e4-d284-46a1-bf52-9736be51d265Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:59:51 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist 338 - Exploits targeting macOS are on the rise on the dark web. We’ll check that, plus stealing keystrokes via sound and new API rules for Apple developers on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1168falsefullChecklist 337 - I, Chargerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-337-i-charger--56164636SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>dabca341-cc5e-4153-a2f4-71f4ad116312Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist 337 - We’ll look at scammy online ads, the dangers they pose, and how to avoid them. First though - Like “juice jacking” on steroids, EV Chargers pose a potentially huge security risk. We’ll look at why, what can be done, and by whom on...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1165falsefullChecklist 336 - Rapid Security Response (and Retreat)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-336-rapid-security-response-and-retreat--56085977SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>9403b0d9-5637-4cf6-95f8-d480fbaf50c2Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:27:06 +0000SecureMacYou’ve heard of Apple's Rapid Security Response - but how much do you know about it? We’ll examine it through the lens of this week’s two RSR releases. Plus - one school’s password reset fail. That’s all on Checklist No. 336 brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1261falsefullChecklist 335 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-335-the-annual-summer-blockbuster-special--56010705
  • Where Khan went wrong
  • Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
  • And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    ee6dae84-8a15-4fc9-9d19-fbbe6e2ef76aThu, 06 Jul 2023 07:05:28 +0000SecureMacIn the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.  - Where Khan went wrong - Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes - And who are...
  • Where Khan went wrong
  • Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
  • And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1956falsefull    Checklist 334 - Summertime, and the Scamming’s Easyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-334-summertime-and-the-scamming-s-easy--55537140SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>31f57c9f-2ff9-4e96-b9de-77bd4ffeb591Thu, 29 Jun 2023 23:50:45 +0000SecureMacSummer’s here and bad guys are on phishing trips. We’ll talk about some seasonal scams making the rounds, plus common text scams and how to avoid them on Checklist No. 334 brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>978falsefullChecklist 333 - Passkeys and Security Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-333-passkeys-and-security-updates--54808107SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>9fd8889a-716e-4feb-8025-e920d3726413Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:30:54 +0000SecureMacApple released a lot of small but mighty updates on Wednesday - patching vulnerabilities on devices new and old… we’ll go over what was released and what got fixed. First though - the password is dying: Long live the passkey. We’ll work to make sense...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>996falsefullChecklist 332 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC23 Part IIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-332-privacy-security-and-wwdc23-part-ii--54444529SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c5862635-065f-447b-a54d-5ad04b87ab63Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:28:34 +0000SecureMacFighting A.I. hazards, improving app privacy labels, and another safeguard for Apple Vision Pro - We'll hit more privacy and security news from WWDC23 on Checklist No. 332 brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1061falsefullChecklist 331 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC23https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-331-privacy-security-and-wwdc23--54145394SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>0acf60ec-f487-4b34-af49-72a0648ef6b1Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:16:06 +0000SecureMacWWDC23 is (or was) this week. While the last one seemed short on privacy and security talk, such talk runs deep this year. We’ll look at safety features coming to iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and the operating system for Apple’s new mixed-reality...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1200falsefullChecklist 330 - CAPTCHA, Pegasus, and Mr. Softy’s Migrainehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-330-captcha-pegasus-and-mr-softy-s-migraine--54064168SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b285a8cc-7cc6-4c56-a411-e9c52d88bf70Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:01:05 +0000SecureMacMicrosoft has found a Ventura vulnerability. We’ll tell you what it is and what to do about it. Bad guys have found a decidedly low-tech way through CAPTCHA, and Apple’s Pegasus spotting is spot-on. We’ll hit it all on Checklist No. 330, brought to...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1291falsefullChecklist 329 - Voice Clones and OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-329-voice-clones-and-os-updates--53995238SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>75a92a60-b561-4e7c-886e-e3c82dc5055dThu, 25 May 2023 12:03:03 +0000SecureMacMotherboard has run a proof-of-concept exercise using a cloned A.I. to break into a bank account. We’ll tell you what the U.S. Senate wants to know, and how you can protect your account from such attacks. Plus a look at the security fixes in last...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1157falsefullChecklist 328 - Talking with Grandpa and ChatGPThttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-328-talking-with-grandpa-and-chatgpt--53925034SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8fee6453-fdb1-4fd1-9f24-89be9ca43558Thu, 18 May 2023 23:35:14 +0000SecureMacScammers are targeting everybody, though the elderly are among the most vulnerable. We’ll look at ways to help protect them. Plus - have you told ChatGPT stuff you wish you hadn’t? We’ll tell you how to take it all back on Checklist No. 328, brought...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1098falsefullChecklist 327 - A.I. Dangers and Working Remote Securelyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-327-a-i-dangers-and-working-remote-securely--53821293SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>8cbb3f3d-e2f2-43dc-b0d2-f3a509fe7934Thu, 11 May 2023 11:35:23 +0000SecureMacZDNet has shared eight tips for working securely away from the office. We’ll share those with you. First though - A.I. Voice Scams are on the rise. We’ll talk about what they are and how to avoid them on Checklist No. 327, brought to you by SecureMac....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1182falsefullChecklist 326 - Schrödinger's Vulnerabilityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-326-schrodinger-s-vulnerability--53739110SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>6db2a494-39e9-4468-b97c-d6f88d3b271fThu, 04 May 2023 11:56:33 +0000SecureMacSuddenly juice jacking doesn’t exist? We’ll talk about that argument and what you can do to fight it (whether it’s real or not). Plus - AirTag gets a vote of confidence, a word of warning, and a coalition. We’ll hit it all on Checklist No. 326,...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1234falsefullChecklist 325 - Alerts on Alerts!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-325-alerts-on-alerts--53664332SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b0e99215-2539-4e93-96a8-a01158e4a007Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:36:56 +0000SecureMacExtortion fraud emails are on the rise, your HomePod has picked up a safety feature, and there’s a more prevalent computing threat than juice jacking. We’ll hit it all on Checklist 325 brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1104falsefullChecklist 324 - Real Threats from Artificial Intelligencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-324-real-threats-from-artificial-intelligence--53523448SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c9c423a4-ee91-40a0-8ead-4c125a6797d9Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:37:42 +0000SecureMacThe FBI warns against “juice jacking,” an A.I. story where YOU are the threat, and small updates from Apple with big, important fixes. It’s all on Checklist No. 324 brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1100falsefullChecklist 323 - The Principal and the Thiefhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-323-the-principal-and-the-thief--53461301SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>516ac715-d99c-45dc-baaa-204c82797a38Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:13:46 +0000SecureMacTax day looms in the U.S., and we’ve got two tax scam stories - One about malware disguised as official tax stuff, and one about an official tax site spewing malware. Plus - the story of the school principal who thought she was giving Elon Musk...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>966falsefullChecklist 322 - Safety and Security in the March 2023 Apple OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-322-safety-and-security-in-the-march-2023-apple-os-updates--53397133SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f22a02fb-9b5a-42d4-a1e5-c444dcf349c9Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:36:29 +0000SecureMacTons of OS updates from Apple this week brought tons of security fixes, as well as safety and accessibility changes. We’ll look at those - plus, a peek at things to come on Checklist No. 322 brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1035falsefullChecklist 321 - Not Phoning It Inhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-321-not-phoning-it-in--53308661SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f0dd40ff-c8ff-4a2e-8889-177c926a31bfThu, 23 Mar 2023 11:35:26 +0000SecureMacThe good guys are snooping on our cellphones, the bad guys are ditching their smartphones, and your cellular carrier is not the safe harbor you’d hoped. We’re Not Phoning It In on Checklist No. 321, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1089falsefullChecklist 320 - Speedy Scams and Securing iCloudhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-320-speedy-scams-and-securing-icloud--53223531SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f58d7aab-875c-4be7-9d92-9a2fde1162acThu, 16 Mar 2023 11:16:38 +0000SecureMacA financial crisis last Friday led to scams a scant 48-hours later. We will marvel at the speed and fight the bad guys. Plus a step that could keep iPhone thieves from changing your Apple ID password. That’s all on Checklist No. 320, brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>940falsefullChecklist 319 - Avoiding Tax Scams in 2023https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-319-avoiding-tax-scams-in-2023--53146516
  • New tax scams for 2023
  • Old tax scams that are still making the rounds
  • Ways to stay safe during tax season
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    107ea4cd-90f0-45c9-9bab-9e901ad6f5b4Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:09:42 +0000SecureMacTax day is a little over a month away in the U.S., and scammers are taking advantage. On Checklist 319 by SecureMac:  - New tax scams for 2023 - Old tax scams that are still making the rounds - Ways to stay safe during tax season Check out our...
  • New tax scams for 2023
  • Old tax scams that are still making the rounds
  • Ways to stay safe during tax season
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1134falsefull    Checklist 318 - Let’s Not Be Victimshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-318-let-s-not-be-victims--53070812
  • Protecting yourself from the random AirDrop! 
  • Keeping your AirPods Max about you!
  • Protecting yourself against iPhone and Passcode theft!
    • Three stories of actual crimes - against which we can work to protect ourselves.  Let’s not be victims on Checklist No. 318 brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    4d01279c-9a89-48a6-ad34-fb42523da037Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:58:27 +0000SecureMac- Protecting yourself from the random AirDrop!  - Keeping your AirPods Max about you! - Protecting yourself against iPhone and Passcode theft! Three stories of actual crimes - against which we can work to protect ourselves.  Let’s not be victims...
  • Protecting yourself from the random AirDrop! 
  • Keeping your AirPods Max about you!
  • Protecting yourself against iPhone and Passcode theft!
    • Three stories of actual crimes - against which we can work to protect ourselves.  Let’s not be victims on Checklist No. 318 brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1189falsefull    Checklist 317 - Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turnhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-317-twitter-s-tumultuous-2fa-turn--52825913SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d5335561-61dd-4433-b539-410a39a7c6b2Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:16:08 +0000SecureMacTwitter's announced a move tied to user account security. The move has generated worry, it’s generated confusion, and it’s opened the door to scam artists. We’ll tackle Twitter’s Tumultuous 2FA Turn on Checklist No. 317 brought to you by SecureMac....SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1166falsefullChecklist 316 - Apple Card Safety and OS Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-316-apple-card-safety-and-os-updates--52753312SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>31e169fc-0ee1-4b5c-8c37-f2632791508eThu, 16 Feb 2023 11:07:43 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist 316 by SecureMac: Apple has advice for making Apple Card use even safer. Plus, a few Apple updates fix a big security issue, but break a big app in the process. Have a listen, and please tell others about this show! Check out our show...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1013falsefullChecklist 315 - Avoiding Valentine’s Scamshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-315-avoiding-valentine-s-scams--52680622SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>fcf1c2c4-bf1a-4fce-b49a-e4a2c25a84c5Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:26:12 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist 315 by SecureMac: - Avoiding scams aimed at the heart - Scam surveys and how to avoid them - Data privacy gets a great big mention   Check out our show notes: http://SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: https://SecureMac.comSecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1139falsefullChecklist 314 - Playing Catch-Uphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-314-playing-catch-up--52614006
  • When Is Your Old iPhone Too Old to Be Safe?
  • When Security Keys Won’t Work for Your Apple Gear
  • Digital Clean-Up for the Relatively New Year
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    865e681b-cc82-4d42-a538-308ce1b48964Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:37:40 +0000SecureMacWe’re playing catch-up on episode 314 of The Checklist by SecureMac, including: - When Is Your Old iPhone Too Old to Be Safe? - When Security Keys Won’t Work for Your Apple Gear - Digital Clean-Up for the Relatively New Year Check out our show...
  • When Is Your Old iPhone Too Old to Be Safe?
  • When Security Keys Won’t Work for Your Apple Gear
  • Digital Clean-Up for the Relatively New Year
    • Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    989falsefull    Checklist 313 - Apple Security Fixes and Featureshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-313-apple-security-fixes-and-features--52557088SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>42e4e459-0003-4972-960b-a142f78e9515Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:53:49 +0000SecureMacA big week of updates from Apple. Episode 313 of The Checklist by SecureMac looks at: - Features and fixes in the various OS updates - Security Keys 102 - Data Privacy Day initiatives from Apple   Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1006falsefullChecklist 312 - Disconnecting Connected Applianceshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-312-disconnecting-connected-appliances--52483333SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>74a4dc98-0740-485a-a992-8adaec64e8b3Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:55:49 +0000SecureMacCisco killing support for a line of routers leads again to wondering who’s doing what about end-of-life care for internet-of-things things, and what consumers can do now. We’ll look at that from a few angles on Checklist 312 brought to you by...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1115falsefullChecklist 311 - Your Cyberpunk Lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-311-your-cyberpunk-life--52422330SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>602a71ed-dccf-4740-8467-daf7156f8757Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:54:45 +0000SecureMacThe year is 2023 - the future! There is a Gibsonian tint to events of the day - like black-hats using A.I. to scam the unsuspecting, license plates that can be tracked and altered, and power companies hiring robots for security. It’s your cyberpunk...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1206falsefullChecklist 310 - Old Tech and a New Year Checklisthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-310-old-tech-and-a-new-year-checklist--52360671SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>9878d91c-32b3-44b3-a7ac-5b630226f001Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:17:39 +0000SecureMacWhat does one do when their Internet of Things things reach end-of-life? We’ll look at a few answers. Plus - Brushing up on good security habits for the new year on Checklist no. 310 - brought you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>944falsefullChecklist 309 - The Hacky Holidays Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-309-the-hacky-holidays-special--52272136SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d83bc076-0f56-4151-bb9f-84514e75ec29Sat, 24 Dec 2022 05:02:00 +0000SecureMacAn 11 year-old wreaks havoc, a game that is not worth playing, and putting a blind guy behind the wheel - Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>2202falsefullChecklist 308 - 7 Cybersecurity Tips for Holiday Gift Setuphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-308-7-cybersecurity-tips-for-holiday-gift-setup--52256434SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>151248ec-1a2e-436b-bc7b-9d6d889d5db7Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:19:05 +0000SecureMacWith the holiday shopping done, The Checklist by SecureMac presents seven tips for securing those electronic gifts. And be sure to look for the annual Hacky Holidays special this Saturday 24 December!   Check out our show notes:...SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com]]>519falsefullChecklist 307 - Rapping and Unwrapping Security Tipshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-307-rapping-and-unwrapping-security-tips--52194626Checklist@Securemac.com]]>556cf168-ac73-4500-bd61-6c3b0581696fThu, 15 Dec 2022 13:39:51 +0000SecureMacCars and computers - they make great gifts! They also present digital dangers. We’ll look at: The trove of personal data that is the modern car… Getting a Mac ready for kids this Christmas…  OS updates from Apple that bring security fixes…  Rapping...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1217falsefullChecklist 306 - Safety Features on the Way and Features You’re Not Usinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-306-safety-features-on-the-way-and-features-you-re-not-using--52129694Checklist@Securemac.com]]>53b5dfa3-81e8-4cec-92d4-c766e498beb0Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:57:19 +0000SecureMacDo you know what a password manager does? We’ll look at a few  helpful features in many password managers that aren’t in the name. First though, Apple made security news this week. Safety Features on the Way and Features You’re Not Using on Checklist...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1017falsefullChecklist 305 - Dangers in the Latest Thinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-305-dangers-in-the-latest-thing--52078139Checklist@Securemac.com]]>340ce94b-28f0-42fc-a13b-68b5d3c3ff4bFri, 02 Dec 2022 13:20:21 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist no. 305 by SecureMac - A TikTok challenge presents a digital danger. Plus - we’re talking about stupid passwords, because we still have to. First though - tips on how to safely ride the Mastodon.   Check out our show notes:...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1293falsefullChecklist 304 - Black Friday Scams 2022 with Nick Leonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-304-black-friday-scams-2022-with-nick-leon--51926573Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d41ec716-6db6-4dff-9c25-644a1845cc06Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:31:17 +0000SecureMacBlack Friday 2022 is next week! Are you ready? Scammers hope you are not. 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Plus - little updates from Apple with some interesting...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1131falsefullChecklist 302 - Privacy, Security and the 2022 Updates (Part 2)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-302-privacy-security-and-the-2022-updates-part-2--51774758Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1278595b-1439-41da-b624-7b997e96f600Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:33:00 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist No. 302: How Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter created a phishing vulnerability for some high profile targets. First though - Apple’s latest operating system for the Mac hit last week. We’ll look at some of its privacy and security tweaks on...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1065falsefullChecklist 301 - Student Loan Scams and Positive Trendshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-301-student-loan-scams-and-positive-trends--51703514Checklist@Securemac.com]]>249d8880-c234-4fc8-8b6f-d1098adc317fThu, 27 Oct 2022 11:27:57 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist No. 301 by SecureMac, we’re looking at possible scams tied to Student Loan Forgiveness and how to avoid them. Also - positive trends in consumer awareness around privacy and security. Have a listen!   Check out our show notes:...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1042falsefullChecklist 300 - Things to Consider When Smartening Your Homehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-300-things-to-consider-when-smartening-your-home--51632086Checklist@Securemac.com]]>79a4b75e-9ada-4809-ac5b-b798a3b73e2fThu, 20 Oct 2022 11:02:25 +0000SecureMacA list of questions to consider around security cameras ends up with a look at a new line of smart home devices and a few matters around Matter. So much to consider on Checklist No. 300 brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes:...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1266falsefullChecklist 299 - It Is Still Cybersecurity Awareness Monthhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-299-it-is-still-cybersecurity-awareness-month--51562352Checklist@Securemac.com]]>9c2e1c18-e287-49f8-a9d1-2c7eae6341e4Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000SecureMacWe are taking the Cybersecurity Champion thing really seriously. Today, more resources to help you sharpen your cybersecurity skills. Plus, a small but mighty update for your iPhone. That’s all on Checklist No. 299, brought to you by SecureMac.  ...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>852falsefullChecklist 298 - Are You Even Aware What Month It Is?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-298-are-you-even-aware-what-month-it-is--51485071Checklist@Securemac.com]]>47cbcd71-a7c7-4e1f-81d5-cfee5604b10fThu, 06 Oct 2022 07:02:00 +0000SecureMacOctober is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US. This year, organizations want you to See Yourself in Cyber. What does that mean? Why do we do this? Is it even worth doing?!? We’ll examine that and make YOU an honorary Cyber Champion on...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>880falsefullChecklist 297 - Avoiding CAPTCHAhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-297-avoiding-captcha--51424078Checklist@Securemac.com]]>a4d2f298-4bb5-489f-82b6-7b557f3c76f7Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:40:06 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s Checklist -  Making Logging-In Easier The Dangers of Difficult Logins Adware Fraud in Google and Apple App Stores All of that on Checklist No. 297, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>857falsefullChecklist 296 - On Her Majesty’s Secret Scamshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-296-on-her-majesty-s-secret-scams--51342869Checklist@Securemac.com]]>7728fa4f-5c5f-4b94-bf66-f659c994b55bThu, 22 Sep 2022 09:58:15 +0000SecureMacTugging at your heartstrings to get into your wallet. On this week’s Checklist:  A tale of a targeted scam, A security threat from 20 minutes into the future And what do the queen’s death and Hurricane Fiona have in common? Find out on Checklist No....Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1094falsefullChecklist 295 - Privacy, Security and the 2022 Updates (Part 1)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-295-privacy-security-and-the-2022-updates-part-1--51267342Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b654f59c-f5f3-4e6b-b544-83a98427b5d6Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:50:16 +0000SecureMacApple released new versions of iOS, watchOS, and tvOS this week. We’ll look at a bunch of new privacy and security features in iOS 16 plus security fixes for several Apple operating systems. New software week means lots to hit on the Checklist no....Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1117falsefullChecklist 294 - The Threat is Coming from Inside the House!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-294-the-threat-is-coming-from-inside-the-house--51102931Checklist@Securemac.com]]>d43710dc-319a-4ca9-9c08-58486f9ccd01Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:08:23 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: PayPal as phishing lure California may make the web safer for kids across the country A brand new update for a really old OS about which you should know Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1047falsefullChecklist 293 - Going (Securely) Back to Schoolhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-293-going-securely-back-to-school--51025335Checklist@Securemac.com]]>e31bbd55-66a3-4e43-afb6-1a3fc6f921feThu, 25 Aug 2022 09:01:00 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac, it is back to school time. From kindergarteners to college kids - there are all sorts of security issues, including keeping our hardware and software safe, keeping our behavior safe, and keeping an eye...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1103falsefullChecklist 292 - This is (Probably) a Testhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-292-this-is-probably-a-test--50948804Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b1804fb2-c231-4efc-8647-825dfa7503f3Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:01:00 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist No. 292 by SecureMac: An alert about the Emergency Alert System Apple issues small updates with big security fixes Questionable thief leaves the luggage, takes the AirTag Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1071falsefullChecklist 291 - Taking Advantage of Your Good Naturehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-291-taking-advantage-of-your-good-nature--50891764Checklist@Securemac.com]]>da219a83-6286-4a22-ac5b-2be6dfd72281Thu, 11 Aug 2022 23:44:44 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: 7 Apps to Remove from Your Mac Immediately “Twitter Support” Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them Identifying and Avoiding Charity Scams   Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1045falsefullChecklist 290 - When and When Not to Be "That Person"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-290-when-and-when-not-to-be-that-person--50811612Checklist@Securemac.com]]>45a52dcf-4124-4f7e-95aa-2c9f9774a0d2Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:46:00 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - From being the lone security soldier to knowing when to call for backup. We’re looking at communication breakdowns between corporate security and everyone else, and a scary story of tracking down an...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>929falsefullChecklist 289 - Breaches, Edits, and Heathttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-289-breaches-edits-and-heat--50736957Checklist@Securemac.com]]>4f4e37dd-8a1d-4d96-988a-fd33377d9309Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:38:52 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - We’re assessing the impact of data breaches. Plus important changes to editing and un-sending in iMessage in iOS 16, and paying a visit to heat.gov on Checklist No. 289, brought to you by SecureMac....Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1010falsefullChecklist 288 - Everything Old Is News Againhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-288-everything-old-is-news-again--50666441Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f983e962-f2c4-4560-ae94-2fbff01bfe8aThu, 21 Jul 2022 10:25:47 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - Email scams, revisited, and old Apple software gets updated. Spinning the oldies on Checklist No. 288, brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>865falsefullChecklist 287 - Taking a Look at Lockdown Modehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-287-taking-a-look-at-lockdown-mode--50570898Checklist@Securemac.com]]>78e393a8-e665-4c63-9da8-398f0098ada2Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:35:28 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:  - Apple previews Lockdown Mode, meant to fight state-sponsored spyware - What a data breach can teach us about vigilance - Getting to know the various beeps of AirTag   Check out our show notes:...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1321falsefullChecklist 286 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Specialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-286-the-annual-summer-blockbuster-special--50494486Checklist@Securemac.com]]>5d6d0f74-ac4a-4ebb-bc58-1054284b67e6Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:40:32 +0000SecureMacIn the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad.  - Where Khan went wrong - Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes - And who are these...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1956falsefullChecklist 285 - Keeping Your Health Data Privatehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-285-keeping-your-health-data-private--50428564Checklist@Securemac.com]]>27bb1bb2-0967-4c62-a334-4e0123a2ee15Fri, 01 Jul 2022 01:01:44 +0000SecureMacThe ability to communicate instantly via computer or smartphones is great. The ability to store, access, and transmit our health info is great. But those two things together offer so many points of weakness in controlling our medical info. We’ll talk...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1109falsefullChecklist 284 - New Breaches, New Protectionshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-284-new-breaches-new-protections--50305985Checklist@Securemac.com]]>882aa736-6bbd-46ba-9f65-83b8b8facd0dThu, 23 Jun 2022 10:56:09 +0000SecureMacA bad old-fashioned data breach with a good old-fashioned response, an Internet-of-Things thing in seriously hot water, and two protections coming to communications in Apple software updates - we’ll hit it all on Checklist 284 brought to you by...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1198falsefullChecklist 283 - Edit the Edit and Unsend Planshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-283-edit-the-edit-and-unsend-plans--50223746Checklist@Securemac.com]]>56424270-0f16-40da-94c1-d2190accadd2Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:22:57 +0000SecureMacA call for Apple to edit its plans for editing and unsending messages in iMessage in defense of victims of abuse. Plus a healthcare provider is hit with a data breach and Heineken is NOT giving away beer on WhatsApp. Happy Father’s Day from The...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1183falsefullChecklist 282 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC22https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-282-privacy-security-and-wwdc22--50149268Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c4de7fc6-d139-420b-85d9-eac232fec2adThu, 09 Jun 2022 23:53:50 +0000SecureMacSome say the WWDC22 keynote felt disjointed. While there was no BIG section on privacy and security improvements, such announcements were sprinkled throughout. We’ll hit a few upcoming changes in iOS 16, macOS 13, and across Apple’s ecosystem on...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1048falsefullChecklist 281 - ATT and Privacy Labels with Anastasia Shubahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-281-att-and-privacy-labels-with-anastasia-shuba--50037580Checklist@Securemac.com]]>79bc5b76-4b7e-4751-a709-b7e10ac627a4Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:01:00 +0000SecureMacA group of researchers has taken a closer look at ATT and Privacy labels, clarifying their purposes in some cases, and raise red flags in others. We're talking with Anastasia Shuba, co-author of the paper "GoodBye Tracking? Impact of iOS App Tracking...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1445falsefullChecklist 280 - A Checklist of Shamehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-280-a-checklist-of-shame--49951615Checklist@Securemac.com]]>e0b7cb07-c679-4657-ad5b-e71980a89f32Thu, 26 May 2022 09:40:44 +0000SecureMacA security story with lots of shame and blame to go around - We’ll look at GM’s recent credential stuffing attack. Plus, the treasure trove of data stolen from school kids during the pandemic, and Apple says apps that make accounts have to be able to...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1039falsefullChecklist 279 - Updates, Updates, and Adshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-279-updates-updates-and-ads--49860819Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f9babdb7-6686-4e23-bce7-7d7f4f1a42a6Thu, 19 May 2022 12:30:43 +0000SecureMacUpdates on and for AirTag this week, plus a look at all of the updates Apple released for its hardware. Plus, two companies put out two ads - each with privacy at their core. Updates, Updates, and Ads on Checklist No. 279, brought to you by SecureMac....Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1281falsefullChecklist 278 - Getting to Know FIDOhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-278-getting-to-know-fido--49771604Checklist@Securemac.com]]>592e2be9-3055-4123-9416-a2fbc3c4c4bdThu, 12 May 2022 11:02:00 +0000SecureMacLast week, we talked about keeping our passwords safe. This week, we’re talking about killing them. Joining us this week to explain is Megan Shamas, Senior Director of Marketing for the FIDO Alliance, online at fidoalliance.org. Getting to know FIDO...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1440falsefullChecklist 277 - World Password Day 2022https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-277-world-password-day-2022--49675365Checklist@Securemac.com]]>65ed4cc8-88fc-4725-8c1a-5c623bab6c94Thu, 05 May 2022 12:44:33 +0000SecureMacWe got you something for World Password Day! It’s a Checklist all about - you’ll never guess - passwords! We’ll look at a survey covering the state of them, password don’ts and password dos on Checklist No. 277, brought to you by SecureMac.   Check...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1250falsefullChecklist 276 - Bad Guys Imitating Good Guys and Revisiting Internet of Things Thingshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-276-bad-guys-imitating-good-guys-and-revisiting-internet-of-things-things--49582118d0f8ea43-430b-408d-a1a3-11fc2d720d14Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:51:29 +0000SecureMacBad guys are imitating good guys and getting away with lots of personal information. We’ll look at how it’s happening and what can be done. Plus, strengthening our Internet of Things thing on Checklist No. 276, brought to you by SecureMac.1167falsefullChecklist 275 - Tim Cook’s Case Against Sideloadinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-275-tim-cook-s-case-against-sideloading--49440093Checklist@Securemac.com]]>e7e0f4e9-5cec-4ece-91da-dda83c3142ebThu, 14 Apr 2022 23:15:45 +0000SecureMacPublicly arguing for privacy, Apple CEO Tim Cook has made the case for keeping the number of app stores for iPhone to one. We’ll talk about why. Plus - AirTag stalking may be a bigger issue than we thought. We’ll look at new data from Motherboard on...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1026falsefullChecklist 274 - Crime Does Pay (But It Should Still Be Stopped)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-274-crime-does-pay-but-it-should-still-be-stopped--49352480Checklist@Securemac.com]]>c35a80d8-e060-45bb-b8db-6836cec8eb59Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0000SecureMacWe reference phishing a lot on this show, but it’s been a while since we focused on it. Today, we’re focused on it, looking at different types of phishing scams and how to avoid them. Also - have you been texting you? We’ll look at an interesting...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1054falsefullChecklist 273 - What Do You Do If You Lose Your iPhone?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-273-what-do-you-do-if-you-lose-your-iphone--49263409Checklist@Securemac.com]]>99f28a55-f72e-4b86-bc82-d1cdcbc27b61Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacApple has a plan to shut down repairs on “misappropriated” iPhones, let’s say. Maybe you lost yours. Maybe it’s stolen. The point is, it’s gone. In the immediate aftermath of your iPhone’s disappearance - what are you supposed to do? We’ll talk about...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1037falsefullChecklist 272 - All of the Apps You Need Are in the App Store (Except for the Ones That Aren’t)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-272-all-of-the-apps-you-need-are-in-the-app-store-except-for-the-ones-that-aren-t--49192526Checklist@Securemac.com]]>6a955c06-3d5f-401d-b5ea-25d91fa947faThu, 24 Mar 2022 23:43:16 +0000SecureMacTest Flight and WebClips are two great tools from Apple. Unfortunately, they’ve turned out to be great for bad guys as well. We’ll talk today about why all of the apps most people need are in the App Store, plus a cautionary tale of one person tricked...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1277falsefullChecklist 271 - Making the Case for the Latest Updateshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-271-making-the-case-for-the-latest-updates--49105078Checklist@Securemac.com]]>085d99a8-9e9d-4802-b55f-600a2a786b1fFri, 18 Mar 2022 13:17:22 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist No. 271 - Making the case for updating your stuff, Apple slips in a secret Mail Privacy fix, and a group of people who might want to hold off on installing the latest macOS update. Update news abounds on this edition of The Checklist...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1068falsefullChecklist 270 - Avoiding Tax Scams with Nick Leonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-270-avoiding-tax-scams-with-nick-leon--49015364Checklist@Securemac.com]]>07adea3c-4721-437e-93af-da02a5a1e069Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:51:03 +0000SecureMacTax time is upon us in the U.S. Today, we revisit a conversation with SecureMac’s Nick Leon. Originally centered on the 2021 tax season and scams associated with the pandemic, COVID didn't go away last year, and scammers haven't gone away either....Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1448falsefullChecklist 269 - Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and Youhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-269-ukraine-your-loved-ones-and-you--48935926Checklist@Securemac.com]]>6ef16105-7cef-4f80-9ec5-0d88c75728a1Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:25:48 +0000SecureMacA lot has happened since the last Checklist. A family member of the Checklist crew lost $1,500 to a scammer, and Russia invaded Ukraine. How do these stories tie together? Find out on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.   Check out our show...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1219falsefullChecklist 268 - Bleepin’ AirTags and 2FA in Actionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-268-bleepin-airtags-and-2fa-in-action--48855747Checklist@Securemac.com]]>82792087-e77f-41b5-ba6a-eccfc4794085Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:29:54 +0000SecureMacA warning about AirTag that’s NOT about AirTag, Apple betas shore up AirTag protections, and Google’s mandatory 2FA look good. Won’t you please enjoy Checklist No. 268, brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1015falsefullChecklist 267 - But We Had AirTag Last Week…https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-267-but-we-had-airtag-last-week--48778481Checklist@Securemac.com]]>f876c534-71e4-417f-989d-a27001dcfb84Fri, 18 Feb 2022 00:41:55 +0000SecureMacSmall as the Apple’s AirTag is, the stories around it are ever growing and ever changing. And so, we revisit this little thing, hitting: - Changes planned to make them safer - A sensible warning from the state of New York - A tail of sanctioned AirTag...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1136falsefullChecklist 266 - It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-266-it-s-the-little-things-apple-watch-airtag-and-security--48670445Checklist@Securemac.com]]>5218f7c0-d62f-4a2c-8e3d-4fa90a3e638aThu, 10 Feb 2022 12:01:00 +0000SecureMacApple Watch is actually a small-but-mighty computer on your wrist. Have you looked at its privacy and security lately? We’ll do that on Checklist 266 by SecureMac. Also - A few mods have been spotted turning AirTags “silent.” We’ll look at why that’s...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>992falsefullChecklist 265 - Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Heartshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-265-strengthening-2fa-and-guarding-our-hearts--48571163Checklist@Securemac.com]]>3d638ae4-54e3-4382-8153-ac27d5ba768bThu, 03 Feb 2022 12:43:40 +0000SecureMacApple has made a risky form of 2FA a tiny bit safer. We’ll talk about what it is and how Apple has strengthened it. Plus a look at some Valentine’s scams and how to avoid them on Checklist no. 265, brought to you by SecureMac.   Check out our show...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1080falsefullChecklist 264 - Updates and Sharing What You Knowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-264-updates-and-sharing-what-you-know--48482127Checklist@Securemac.com]]>7e043e40-3a23-46b9-864b-7d13630d228bFri, 28 Jan 2022 03:18:12 +0000SecureMacApple released bug squishing, security fixing updates for just about everything it makes this week. We’ll go over those. Plus a dive into Apple’s updated Personal Safety User Guide with a look at the section on AirTag and why you need to share what...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1167falsefullChecklist 263 - Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scamshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-263-avoiding-qr-code-phishing-scams--48373139Checklist@Securemac.com]]>b49f450a-fab5-477c-b1d5-e1d5460b597eThu, 20 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000SecureMacFor years, people didn't "get" QR codes. But when the world got COVID-19, this technology that let people do things without touching things got bigger. Bigger with business, bigger with government, and - no surprise - bigger with bad guys. We're...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>1293falsefullChecklist 262 - General Mayhem and Private Relayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-262-general-mayhem-and-private-relay--48281632
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    - Visiting a new danger around stalkerware
    - Governments want to use tech similar to Apple’s CSAM detection to peek into other parts of our lives
    - Kids get clever with Live Text in iOS 15

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    - Still more privacy and security moves from Apple
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    - What sorts of apps seek what sorts of access
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    - Explanations and pushback continue around Apple’s Extended Protections for Children
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    - Why iMazing versus the Amnesty International tool
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    - Why iMazing versus the Amnesty International tool
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    - Where Khan went wrong
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    - Where Khan went wrong
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    - The problem with buying tech from the blacklist
    - Apple tightens security on AirTag
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    - The problem with buying tech from the blacklist
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    - If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts
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    - Get and Use a Password Manager
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    - Get and Use a Password Manager
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    - The Enterprise likes the safety of the Mac
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    - A Cybersecurity Awareness Month checklist 

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    - The Enterprise likes the safety of the Mac
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    - A Cybersecurity Awareness Month checklist 

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    - What the T2 is supposed to do
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    - Avoiding COVID related scams
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    - A look at the looming TikTok and WeChat bans
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    - The sea of notifications coming in iOS 14
    - All of the pasteboard/clipboard copying 
    - Taking FaceID and TouchID on Safari
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    - The sea of notifications coming in iOS 14
    - All of the pasteboard/clipboard copying 
    - Taking FaceID and TouchID on Safari
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    - Where Khan went wrong
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    - Privacy and security in macOS Big Sur
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    - Opening the web with your face
    - Apple’s privacy/security emphasis during the keynote

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    - Privacy and security in macOS Big Sur
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    - Keep your smartphone from leaking your data
    - Using an SOS Call without making an SOS Call
    - A few software fixes from Apple

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    - Keep your smartphone from leaking your data
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    - A few software fixes from Apple

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    - Three scams that look legit
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    - Does taking your temperature violate your privacy?



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    - Three scams that look legit
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    - Does taking your temperature violate your privacy?



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    - Protecting your privacy and your data in a time of crisis
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    - Protecting your privacy and your data in a time of crisis
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    - A bit of a data breach primer

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    - A bit of a data breach primer

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    - What do you and unicorns have in common?

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    - What do you and unicorns have in common?

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    - A slew of smallish updates from Apple

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    - A slew of smallish updates from Apple

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    - iCloud and encryption and end-to-end encryption
    - The curious case of Jeff Bezos’ phone
    - What’s FIDO, and what’s it doing on your iPhone?

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    - iCloud and encryption and end-to-end encryption
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    - How new California privacy rules could sweep the U.S.
    - The (not so) curious case of a hacked Ring
    - A low tech warning about short dates

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    - How new California privacy rules could sweep the U.S.
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    - When is a smart watch a dumb idea? 
    - Is a smart TV really that smart? 
    - And facing the dangers of FaceApp

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    - When is a smart watch a dumb idea? 
    - Is a smart TV really that smart? 
    - And facing the dangers of FaceApp

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    - Apple Mail Encryption, Now with Less Encryption!
    - Ransomware Revisited
    - A Ring of Insecurity


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    - Apple Mail Encryption, Now with Less Encryption!
    - Ransomware Revisited
    - A Ring of Insecurity


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    - Password problems around NordVPN
    - SIM swapping 101
    - Using lasers to hack voice enabled platforms

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    - Password problems around NordVPN
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    - A look at the security bits of this week’s Apple updates
    - Adware violating apps kicked out of the App Store
    - Do rosary beads really need an app? Really?

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    - A look at the security bits of this week’s Apple updates
    - Adware violating apps kicked out of the App Store
    - Do rosary beads really need an app? Really?

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    - Who’s who and why you should fear them

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    - Who’s who and why you should fear them

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    - What Website Warnings and Tencent will get you,
    - Security and an Internet of Things thing,
    - And would you please join our street team? We offer benefits…

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    - What Website Warnings and Tencent will get you,
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    - Is now the time to update to macOS Catalina?
    - Twitter troubles with 2FA
    - A Password hack for Words with Friends

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    - Is now the time to update to macOS Catalina?
    - Twitter troubles with 2FA
    - A Password hack for Words with Friends

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    - The DoorDash data breach
    - Considering risks around AltStore
    - And the security side of recent Apple updates

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    - The DoorDash data breach
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    - And the security side of recent Apple updates

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    - A third-party keyboard warning from Apple
    - How much is too much consumer protection?
    - Apple Watch privacy in an always on world

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    - A third-party keyboard warning from Apple
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    - Apple Watch privacy in an always on world

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    - iOS 13’s built-in Cycle Tracker
    - Privacy and security in Apple Arcade
    - Facebook location follow-up 

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    - Warnings from Facebook about warnings about Facebook
    - Amazon, your neighbors, and the police wanna put a Ring on it
    - When smart things turn dumb

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    - Warnings from Facebook about warnings about Facebook
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    - Grading the Siri “grading” situation
    - Project Zero’s “iPhone Hack”
    - Making the case for shoes that aren’t that smart

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    - Grading the Siri “grading” situation
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    - Convenience versus privacy on Yelp
    - Tips for staying digitally safe on campus
    - Everybody needs to update their everything!

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    - Convenience versus privacy on Yelp
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    - Everybody needs to update their everything!

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    - Protecting your data from the people - literally - closest to you
    - Jailbreaks: New for 2019!
    - People who KNOW they’re using hacked passwords

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    - Protecting your data from the people - literally - closest to you
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    - The Siri Sessions
    - O.MG: A Cable Hack
    - 15 Apps to Watch for on Kids’ Phones

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    - The Siri Sessions
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    - Bad Breach/Worse breach
    - 7 Security Tips for Trips
    - A Stronger Little Snitch

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    - Bad Breach/Worse breach
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    - Games as security threat
    - August answers a listener email
    - Turning on auto-updates, revisited

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    - Games as security threat
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    - The AG Asks the Usual Impossible 
    - Keeping Kids Off of Dating Apps
    - Security Fixes in the Latest Apple Updates

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    - The AG Asks the Usual Impossible 
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    - Should YOU be running beta software?
    - Should ANYONE block Apple’s silent updates?
    - And should there REALLY be an app for your flatiron?

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    - Should YOU be running beta software?
    - Should ANYONE block Apple’s silent updates?
    - And should there REALLY be an app for your flatiron?

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    - A look at the Zoom for Mac vulnerability
    - OpenID raises questions over Sign in with Apple
    - The UK issues some big GDPR fines

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    - A look at the Zoom for Mac vulnerability
    - OpenID raises questions over Sign in with Apple
    - The UK issues some big GDPR fines

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    - Where Khan went wrong
    - Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
    - And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

    Have your tickets ready. We’re watching Summer Security Blockbusters on Checklist 144!

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    - Where Khan went wrong
    - Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes
    - And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

    Have your tickets ready. We’re watching Summer Security Blockbusters on Checklist 144!

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    - Samsung takes heat for advising SmartTV security
    - La Liga: Revisited
    - An app hears taps and guesses passwords

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    - Samsung takes heat for advising SmartTV security
    - La Liga: Revisited
    - An app hears taps and guesses passwords

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    We are sorry to miss today, and we look forward to talking with you again next week.]]>    1366636d1e6048f9b98e156c8728e6e3Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:30:43 +0000SecureMacRegret: Unable to attend: A series of unfortunate events has made it impossible for us to bring you The Checklist today. We’ll be back with you next week - Do you have questions you'd like to ask? The email address is Checklist@SecureMac.com… We are...Checklist@SecureMac.com…

    We are sorry to miss today, and we look forward to talking with you again next week.]]>    97falsefull    Checklist 142 - Panic! at the Drive-Thruhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-142-panic-at-the-drive-thru--18259215
    - A four-year security breach at Checkers and Rally’s
    - Microsoft suggests killing off killing off passwords
    - Apple leaves room to peek into MDM deployments

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    - A four-year security breach at Checkers and Rally’s
    - Microsoft suggests killing off killing off passwords
    - Apple leaves room to peek into MDM deployments

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    - MDM changes for parental control apps
    - Sign in with Apple
    - HomeKit for cameras and routers
    - A few of August’s favorite things from WWDC


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    - MDM changes for parental control apps
    - Sign in with Apple
    - HomeKit for cameras and routers
    - A few of August’s favorite things from WWDC


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    - Apps are talking in your sleep
    - A case against tracking software for kids
    - A followup on ZombieLoad
    - Automatic updates and FileVault

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    - Apps are talking in your sleep
    - A case against tracking software for kids
    - A followup on ZombieLoad
    - Automatic updates and FileVault

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    - Different types of authentication
    - What kinds of accounts should employ it
    - August tells a 2FA tale

    Bringing the user group to you - It’s Checklist 139!

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    - Different types of authentication
    - What kinds of accounts should employ it
    - August tells a 2FA tale

    Bringing the user group to you - It’s Checklist 139!

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    - Examining and. Defending Against ZombieLoad
    - A Serious WhatsApp Exploit
    - Security Reasons to Install Your Apple Updates

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    - Examining and. Defending Against ZombieLoad
    - A Serious WhatsApp Exploit
    - Security Reasons to Install Your Apple Updates

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    - Security breach on pump four
    - A U.S. city under cyber siege
    - Keeping 12-year-olds off of dating apps

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    - Security breach on pump four
    - A U.S. city under cyber siege
    - Keeping 12-year-olds off of dating apps

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    - Free viewing, plus bonus malware!
    - 80 million households exposed!
    - Is Facebook ACTUALLY working on user privacy?

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    - Free viewing, plus bonus malware!
    - 80 million households exposed!
    - Is Facebook ACTUALLY working on user privacy?

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    - Ellen Degeneres is NOT giving things away on Facebook
    - How to share your wifi network (and why you may not want to)
    - Password safety: Because we keep being unsafe with our passwords

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    - Ellen Degeneres is NOT giving things away on Facebook
    - How to share your wifi network (and why you may not want to)
    - Password safety: Because we keep being unsafe with our passwords

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    - Princeton's tool for IoT device safety.
    - Worried about hotels and data security? You should be!
    - Apple’s new steps against scammy subscriptions
    - Facebook: amiright?

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    - Princeton's tool for IoT device safety.
    - Worried about hotels and data security? You should be!
    - Apple’s new steps against scammy subscriptions
    - Facebook: amiright?

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    - More enterprise certificate abuse
    - Threats to put CEOs in the pokey
    - A layer of certification for Mac apps

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    - More enterprise certificate abuse
    - Threats to put CEOs in the pokey
    - A layer of certification for Mac apps

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    - The Earl of Data Loss
    - Eight of the most common phone scams around
    - A smallish price for a massive scam

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    - The Earl of Data Loss
    - Eight of the most common phone scams around
    - A smallish price for a massive scam

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    - The Good: Senators try to protect children’s data
    - The Bad: FEMA exposes the data of over 2-million disaster victims
    - The Buggly: Apple fixes a boatload of security issues

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    - The Good: Senators try to protect children’s data
    - The Bad: FEMA exposes the data of over 2-million disaster victims
    - The Buggly: Apple fixes a boatload of security issues

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    - Viruses or Malware: Can iPhone get either?
    - Congress considers facial recognition legislation
    - MySpace teaches us all about backups

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    - Viruses or Malware: Can iPhone get either?
    - Congress considers facial recognition legislation
    - MySpace teaches us all about backups

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    Congress nibbles at the Internet of Things...
    Out of sight is not off the grid...
    A show worthy of a security conference…

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    Congress nibbles at the Internet of Things...
    Out of sight is not off the grid...
    A show worthy of a security conference…

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    - Hear ye, the Thunderclap
    - Google’s Project Zero hits Apple
    - The EFF wants encryption in the cloud

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    - Hear ye, the Thunderclap
    - Google’s Project Zero hits Apple
    - The EFF wants encryption in the cloud

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    - Popular Apps Send Your Info to Facebook
    - The State of Play for Consumer Privacy
    - Pulling the Plug on Onavo Protect
    - Which Nests are Miked-Up
    - The Senate Wants to See Google’s CEO

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    - Popular Apps Send Your Info to Facebook
    - The State of Play for Consumer Privacy
    - Pulling the Plug on Onavo Protect
    - Which Nests are Miked-Up
    - The Senate Wants to See Google’s CEO

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    - A look at the surprise microphone in some Nests
    - Google nixes its own privacy protections
    - And when sharing is for suckers

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    - A look at the surprise microphone in some Nests
    - Google nixes its own privacy protections
    - And when sharing is for suckers

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    - Apps that record what you’re up to
    - Pirates on the Enterprise
    - And 2FA has a day in court (for some reason)

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    - Apps that record what you’re up to
    - Pirates on the Enterprise
    - And 2FA has a day in court (for some reason)

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    - A Keychain security standoff with Apple
    - Following up on the FaceTime and Facebook stories
    - Nest tries to un-ruffle some feathers

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    - A Keychain security standoff with Apple
    - Following up on the FaceTime and Facebook stories
    - Nest tries to un-ruffle some feathers

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    - A deep dive into the Group FaceTime privacy bungle
    - Apple trips Facebook on an app install sidestep

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    - A deep dive into the Group FaceTime privacy bungle
    - Apple trips Facebook on an app install sidestep

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    A Nest is hacked with a bout warning…
    Teaching police departments about safety…
    And all of your Apple gear can has updates…

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    A Nest is hacked with a bout warning…
    Teaching police departments about safety…
    And all of your Apple gear can has updates…

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    - TVs that are too smart for your good...
    - Putting a lock on individual iOS apps...
    - And some security resolutions for the relatively new year...

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    - TVs that are too smart for your good...
    - Putting a lock on individual iOS apps...
    - And some security resolutions for the relatively new year...

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    - A very convincing phishing scam…
    - Trouble in the App Store walled garden…
    - Following up on the Starwood/Marriott data breach…

    It’s the first Checklist of 2019!

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    - A very convincing phishing scam…
    - Trouble in the App Store walled garden…
    - Following up on the Starwood/Marriott data breach…

    It’s the first Checklist of 2019!

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    - An 11 year-old wreaks havoc... 
    - A game that is not worth playing...
    - And putting a blind guy behind the wheel…

    Nicholas, Nicholas, and August look at their favorite hacker movies on this holiday edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.


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    - An 11 year-old wreaks havoc... 
    - A game that is not worth playing...
    - And putting a blind guy behind the wheel…

    Nicholas, Nicholas, and August look at their favorite hacker movies on this holiday edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.


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    - An attack on encryption from Down Under
    - Security hardware goes on Safari 
    - China’s got your (room) number


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    - An attack on encryption from Down Under
    - Security hardware goes on Safari 
    - China’s got your (room) number


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    More scammy apps turn up in the App Store…
    Look for the lock, then look again…
    And a few high-profile data breaches.

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    More scammy apps turn up in the App Store…
    Look for the lock, then look again…
    And a few high-profile data breaches.

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    - Data loss? It’s in the mail!
    - A GrayKey for the rest of us, 
    - And a data exposure that’ll rub you the wrong way

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    - Data loss? It’s in the mail!
    - A GrayKey for the rest of us, 
    - And a data exposure that’ll rub you the wrong way

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    - Names and email addresses exposed by Amazon
    - Make-a-Wish catches a crypto-mining hack
    - And Tim Berners-Lee wants you to control your info online

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    - Names and email addresses exposed by Amazon
    - Make-a-Wish catches a crypto-mining hack
    - And Tim Berners-Lee wants you to control your info online

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    Get in touch with us:
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    - New Macs get physical with their mics
    - What’s the Internet for again?
    - And making laws to handle mishandled data

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    - New Macs get physical with their mics
    - What’s the Internet for again?
    - And making laws to handle mishandled data

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    - A bypass in iOS 12.1 hours after its release
    - Scammy subscriptions and how to stop them
    - GrayKey gets stuck in the lock

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    - A bypass in iOS 12.1 hours after its release
    - Scammy subscriptions and how to stop them
    - GrayKey gets stuck in the lock

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    - Social Engineering Steals the Show
    - Your Face and the Fifth Amendment
    - Follow Up Questions on How to Hotel Wifi

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    - Social Engineering Steals the Show
    - Your Face and the Fifth Amendment
    - Follow Up Questions on How to Hotel Wifi

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    - Security concerns break for Newegg
    - California considers laws for Internet of Things things
    - And using your phone calls to protect your iPhone


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    - Security concerns break for Newegg
    - California considers laws for Internet of Things things
    - And using your phone calls to protect your iPhone


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    - Even if you’re paying, you’re still the product
    - Your kids are a byproduct
    - How things are going with DuckDuckGo]]>    5c6214a6d8ad4a95b0b3ed0933bcd130Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:39:55 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Even if you’re paying, you’re still the product - Your kids are a byproduct - How things are going with DuckDuckGo
    - Even if you’re paying, you’re still the product
    - Your kids are a byproduct
    - How things are going with DuckDuckGo]]>    1794falsefull    Checklist 104 - Guess Again! And Again! And Again!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-104-guess-again-and-again-and-again--15603264
    - Dial V for Vulnerability...
    - Turns out Facebook may NOT have been the best VPN...
    - Spyfone secrets left open...]]>    8b584f692d734cd993b9c68065b70866Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn episode 104 of The Checklist by SecureMac: - Dial V for Vulnerability... - Turns out Facebook may NOT have been the best VPN... - Spyfone secrets left open...
    - Dial V for Vulnerability...
    - Turns out Facebook may NOT have been the best VPN...
    - Spyfone secrets left open...]]>    2284falsefull    Checklist 103 - Always Look a Gift Horse in the Mouthhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-103-always-look-a-gift-horse-in-the-mouth--15550825
    - USBHarpooning
    - The Endless War on End-to-End Encryption
    - Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek, Revisited

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    - USBHarpooning
    - The Endless War on End-to-End Encryption
    - Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek, Revisited

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    - Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek
    - A look at behavioral biometrics
    - And Comcast tells 26.5 million people to relax]]>    06c71852133f4d29a84b4674a9c120b6Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek - A look at behavioral biometrics - And Comcast tells 26.5 million people to relax
    - Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek
    - A look at behavioral biometrics
    - And Comcast tells 26.5 million people to relax]]>    2159falsefull    Checklist 101 - Picture Imperfecthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-101-picture-imperfect--15453452
    - A case of typosquatting spreading adware
    - The importance of really wiping a device you’re selling
    - Ken’s tale of a data leak standing in line

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    - A case of typosquatting spreading adware
    - The importance of really wiping a device you’re selling
    - Ken’s tale of a data leak standing in line

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    - Who exactly is Exactis - and what do they have on you?
    - News of a Bluetooth vulnerability
    - LifeLock makes a return appearance]]>    aa949b8a423740d189001b450db884e0Thu, 02 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Who exactly is Exactis - and what do they have on you? - News of a Bluetooth vulnerability - LifeLock makes a return appearance
    - Who exactly is Exactis - and what do they have on you?
    - News of a Bluetooth vulnerability
    - LifeLock makes a return appearance]]>    1716falsefull    Checklist 99 - I Saw What You Did!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-99-i-saw-what-you-did--15332401
    - China and India and Apple User Data
    - Putting “Restricted” Back in USB Restricted Mode
    - And an Old Con with a New Twist: Your Password!]]>    495c2312220a42ed83b5b103907af182Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - China and India and Apple User Data - Putting “Restricted” Back in USB Restricted Mode - And an Old Con with a New Twist: Your Password!
    - China and India and Apple User Data
    - Putting “Restricted” Back in USB Restricted Mode
    - And an Old Con with a New Twist: Your Password!]]>    2112falsefull    Checklist 98 - Great (and Not So Great) Googley Moogley!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-98-great-and-not-so-great-googley-moogley--15285973
    - Chrome fights Spectre Attacks with Site Isolation
    - Developers Reach Into Customer Gmail Bags
    - USB Restricted Mode: Unrestricted]]>    07198990288d470d814261dae04ffe10Thu, 19 Jul 2018 08:48:36 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Chrome fights Spectre Attacks with Site Isolation - Developers Reach Into Customer Gmail Bags - USB Restricted Mode: Unrestricted
    - Chrome fights Spectre Attacks with Site Isolation
    - Developers Reach Into Customer Gmail Bags
    - USB Restricted Mode: Unrestricted]]>    2099falsefull    Checklist 97 - Privacy Nightmare at 30,000 Feethttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-97-privacy-nightmare-at-30-000-feet--15239632
    - A fake hacker lands in real trouble
    - Zerodium offers big money for the right zero-day
    - The fine line between being the “friendly skies” and the creepy skies

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    - A fake hacker lands in real trouble
    - Zerodium offers big money for the right zero-day
    - The fine line between being the “friendly skies” and the creepy skies

    Don't forget to check out our show notes: 
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    Checklist@Securemac.com]]>    1599falsefull    Checklist 96 - News of Notehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-96-news-of-note--15195477
    Quick Look’s long look flaw
    An Apple code signing flaw
    A host of Apple updates
    Some fraeky Facebook patents
    La Liga is listening]]>    8fc249376253474b9def6095bd02fa9dThu, 05 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacNews of Note on this week’s Checklist by SecureMac. Topics include: Quick Look’s long look flaw An Apple code signing flaw A host of Apple updates Some fraeky Facebook patents La Liga is listening
    Quick Look’s long look flaw
    An Apple code signing flaw
    A host of Apple updates
    Some fraeky Facebook patents
    La Liga is listening]]>    3057falsefull    Checklist 95 - Summer Security Rounduphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-95-summer-security-roundup--15147502
    - An update on eFail and Apple Mail 
    - Apple changes the game for iOS forensics
    - More Mac Cryptomining Malware
    - Major security/privacy improvements in macOS Mojave
    - Leaks at MyHeritage and TicketFly]]>    c4dbc15e497d42aeab8a6379f8d9a304Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:27:46 +0000SecureMacIt’s summertime! Time to think about security (see also fall, winter, and spring). This week on The Checklist by SecureMac, new stories and follow-ups. Items on the list:  - An update on eFail and Apple Mail  - Apple changes the game for iOS...
    - An update on eFail and Apple Mail 
    - Apple changes the game for iOS forensics
    - More Mac Cryptomining Malware
    - Major security/privacy improvements in macOS Mojave
    - Leaks at MyHeritage and TicketFly]]>    1707falsefull    Checklist 94 - Again with the Facebookhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-94-again-with-the-facebook--15099433
    - How Facebook gave away your data
    - What data and who’s data was involved
    - Who got the data and why
    - Facebook’s response
    - Some of the implications]]>    6affb3fb7208403283b1ac3842f870c6Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:45:32 +0000SecureMacFacebook: The security story that keeps on giving. News hit recently that the social network was sharing user info with a host of hardware and software partners without users knowing. We drive into that today, hitting:  - How Facebook gave away your...
    - How Facebook gave away your data
    - What data and who’s data was involved
    - Who got the data and why
    - Facebook’s response
    - Some of the implications]]>    1472falsefull    Checklist 93 - Weakly Security Updatehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-93-weakly-security-update--15045692
    - The Zipperdown vulnerability 
    - Puppy Pictures Preempt Privacy 
    - The returning spectre of Spectre 
    - eFail
    - What does Apple know about you? ]]>    e88b7892442d48c084e1ed14e541f7b9Thu, 14 Jun 2018 08:45:30 +0000SecureMacSometimes security is handled well. Other times, it’s handled weakly. Most of today’s list concerns the latter, including: - The Zipperdown vulnerability  - Puppy Pictures Preempt Privacy  - The returning spectre of Spectre  - eFail - What does Apple...
    - The Zipperdown vulnerability 
    - Puppy Pictures Preempt Privacy 
    - The returning spectre of Spectre 
    - eFail
    - What does Apple know about you? ]]>    1794falsefull    Checklist 92 - Lots and Lots of Leakshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-92-lots-and-lots-of-leaks--14990531
    - The Not Sure Securus Story
    - Mobile Providers Selling Your Location
    - LocationSmart Giving Away Location Data
    - The Unsafe Story of TeenSafe
    - A Comcast Security SNAFU]]>    95c30ea8ba214a00b0695b2d244e93beThu, 07 Jun 2018 07:50:32 +0000SecureMacThere’s a whole lotta leakin’ goin’ on! On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: - The Not Sure Securus Story - Mobile Providers Selling Your Location - LocationSmart Giving Away Location Data - The Unsafe Story of TeenSafe - A Comcast Security...
    - The Not Sure Securus Story
    - Mobile Providers Selling Your Location
    - LocationSmart Giving Away Location Data
    - The Unsafe Story of TeenSafe
    - A Comcast Security SNAFU]]>    1379falsefull    Checklist 91 - Mix and Match 3https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-91-mix-and-match-3--14933511
    - The Twitter Password List
    - The Apparent Fall of Cambridge Analytica
    - Another Facebook Folly
    - An Update on Equifax
    - The Disappearing/Reappearing Signals]]>    d02b5599938b43d39d1a33b9b9482246Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacIt’s like Garanimals up in here: We’re mixing and matching! On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: - The Twitter Password List - The Apparent Fall of Cambridge Analytica - Another Facebook Folly - An Update on Equifax - The...
    - The Twitter Password List
    - The Apparent Fall of Cambridge Analytica
    - Another Facebook Folly
    - An Update on Equifax
    - The Disappearing/Reappearing Signals]]>    1524falsefull    Checklist 90 - WHOIS GDPR?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-90-whois-gdpr--14873971
    What is GDPR?
    What is WHOIS?
    How does GDPR affect WHOIS?
    Can ICANN find a solution?
    Upsides and downsides of the new rules]]>    ca70a6f0cae04b3ebf3c6bf79a50358dThu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacBig privacy rules changes are upon us. While the new rules will only affect EU citizens, they will change the way online business is done all around the world. On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: What is GDPR? What is WHOIS? How does GDPR...
    What is GDPR?
    What is WHOIS?
    How does GDPR affect WHOIS?
    Can ICANN find a solution?
    Upsides and downsides of the new rules]]>    1439falsefull    Checklist 89 - Router Rundownhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-89-router-rundown--148159166ba162a1d43f494413d5f9ada2843e9bThu, 17 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacRouters. You've got 'em, but how much do you really know about them? Is it's password secure? Do you know what the Russians are up to with routers? This episode of the Checklist by SecureMac covers some router basics, some current threats, and what...1381falsefullChecklist 88 - GrayKey's Anatomyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-88-graykey-s-anatomy--14752219136a7888a282d8b2a4086255ce0798fbThu, 10 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, The Checklist looks at GrayKey. What is it? How does it work? Is it a good idea? And what is Apple doing about it? Part primer, part philosophical discussion - it’s GrayKey’s Anatomy on this episode of The Checklist by SecureMac.1415falsefullChecklist 087 - Anatomy of a Data Breach - Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-087-anatomy-of-a-data-breach-part-2--14694024
    - How not to handle a data breach
    - What companies are doing to protect against data breaches
    - What companies could do doing better]]>    816adb980e28e12e8d35daf0147b7e23Thu, 03 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, part two of the Checklist look at an Anatomy of a Data Breach. Topics covered include: - How not to handle a data breach - What companies are doing to protect against data breaches - What companies could do doing better
    - How not to handle a data breach
    - What companies are doing to protect against data breaches
    - What companies could do doing better]]>    1110falsefull    Checklist 086 - Anatomy of a Data Breach - Part 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-086-anatomy-of-a-data-breach-part-1--14633569
    - How data breaches happen
    - Notable data breaches
    - What you (personally) can do to minimize the risk of a data breach 
]]>    d42536ca5b1513dfb116cd510037915fThu, 26 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacLately, dangerous data breaches seem like a daily deal. This week, The Checklist by Secure Mac hits part one of a two part look at the "Anatomy of a Data Breach." On this week's episode: - How data breaches happen - Notable data breaches - What you...
    - How data breaches happen
    - Notable data breaches
    - What you (personally) can do to minimize the risk of a data breach 
]]>    1538falsefull    Checklist 085 - Facebook Follieshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-085-facebook-follies--14575754
    Facebook caught creeping on Android users
    Digging through your Facebook data
    An update on the Cambridge Analytica story
    Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington
    An update on our Machine Learning story]]>    e2337f41060ec400b59520a1f825dad9Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacWith still more revelations around Facebook, it's already time to tackle the topic again. Items on this week's Checklist include: Facebook caught creeping on Android users Digging through your Facebook data An update on the Cambridge Analytica story...
    Facebook caught creeping on Android users
    Digging through your Facebook data
    An update on the Cambridge Analytica story
    Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington
    An update on our Machine Learning story]]>    1979falsefull    Checklist 084 - Machine Learning 101https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-084-machine-learning-101--14519761
    What is machine learning?
    Using machine learning to fight malware
    How this technology enters our daily lives
    The creepy side of machine learning
    Machine learning in the real world: what the future holds]]>    5823b31919e6bb0773327353a6f9a91cThu, 12 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we take an introductory look at machine learning. Topics covered include: What is machine learning? Using machine learning to fight malware How this technology enters our daily lives The creepy side of machine learning Machine learning in...
    What is machine learning?
    Using machine learning to fight malware
    How this technology enters our daily lives
    The creepy side of machine learning
    Machine learning in the real world: what the future holds]]>    929falsefull    Checklist 083 - More Security Bungleshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-083-more-security-bungles--14463333
    - Apple’s Leaky Logs
    - Making Boeing WannaCry
    - Trying to silence Siri
    - The MyFitnessPal Data Breach
    - A QR Code reader vulnerability in iOS]]>    848b14254370cff9128b9025492bf46eThu, 05 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacSecurity news doesn’t stop, and neither do we! On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Apple’s Leaky Logs - Making Boeing WannaCry - Trying to silence Siri - The MyFitnessPal Data Breach - A QR Code reader vulnerability in iOS
    - Apple’s Leaky Logs
    - Making Boeing WannaCry
    - Trying to silence Siri
    - The MyFitnessPal Data Breach
    - A QR Code reader vulnerability in iOS]]>    1781falsefull    Checklist 082 - New Hazards, New Helpershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-082-new-hazards-new-helpers--14413280
    - Coldroot
    - Shlayer
    - A secret crypto-miner in the Mac App Store
    - LuLu: an open-source outbound firewall app
    - Mozilla locking Facebook in a box]]>    ab3402cc4352250d60dd89bd5352ecfeThu, 29 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacMalware and vulnerabilities have roared in early in 2018. On this week's Checklist by SecureMac, three hazards and two helpers about which you should know. Items on the list include: - Coldroot - Shlayer - A secret crypto-miner in the Mac App Store -...
    - Coldroot
    - Shlayer
    - A secret crypto-miner in the Mac App Store
    - LuLu: an open-source outbound firewall app
    - Mozilla locking Facebook in a box]]>    1369falsefull    Checklist 081 - Facebook Fiascohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-081-facebook-fiasco--14355843
    - The story so far…
    - How ad microtargeting works
    - How to stop Facebook from sharing your data with third parties
    - How to completely delete your Facebook account
    - Your data has value - Don’t just give it away.]]>    0b7a5a46b2c124ee023bdaa2a70d2682Thu, 22 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacDo you understand the Facebook Fiasco tied into Cambridge Analytica? It is a huge, evolving story, so there's a good chance your answer is "no." This week, we touch quickly on the start of the story, then look at possible, individual next steps....
    - The story so far…
    - How ad microtargeting works
    - How to stop Facebook from sharing your data with third parties
    - How to completely delete your Facebook account
    - Your data has value - Don’t just give it away.]]>    1660falsefull    Checklist 080 - Your Digital Legacyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-080-your-digital-legacy--14293242
    Making sure family can access your devices
    Storing important information securely
    The importance of backups
    Different service providers, different rules
    Who owns digital property?]]>    6b48a321aba14782b374cf2e829be95dThu, 15 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacWhat happens to the digital data in your life when you're no longer here to access it? It's not a fun topic, but it is an important one for your loved ones. Items on today's Checklist: Making sure family can access your devices Storing important...
    Making sure family can access your devices
    Storing important information securely
    The importance of backups
    Different service providers, different rules
    Who owns digital property?]]>    1731falsefull    Checklist 079 - Cryptocurrency and Youhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-079-cryptocurrency-and-you--14231770b96a9000a6b253ed2134a4002ed413bcThu, 08 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacYou might not be mining, trading, or investing in cryptocurrency. You might not even know what it is. The current mania for cryptocurrency may still be affecting your computing experience. It's Cryptocurrency and You on The Checklist by SecureMac.1511falsefullChecklist 078 - Running Old Tech (Or Not)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-078-running-old-tech-or-not--14171824
    Why we use old hardware
    The dangers of running old tech
    When virtual machines might help
    Running old computers safely
    Do you even need a computer?]]>    e943bb0636ab6750368b39f72a314f09Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacYour computer is a workhorse. While its best days may be behind it, you might not be able to put it out to pasture. This week, The Checklist by SecureMac looks at issues around running old hardware and software. Items on the list include: Why we use...
    Why we use old hardware
    The dangers of running old tech
    When virtual machines might help
    Running old computers safely
    Do you even need a computer?]]>    1479falsefull    Checklist 077 - Mix and Match Part IIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-077-mix-and-match-part-ii--14114897
    - Strava Fitness Tracking Troubles
    - How Intel Handled Spectre
    - The Grammarly Gaff
    - The Mac Trojan in MacUpdate
    - Spear Phishing with Fake Bribes]]>    73b56717f9d975163759aa98496e6a4dThu, 22 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOnce more into the grab bag! Once again, there are several stories about which we want you to hear! And here they are! Items on the list: - Strava Fitness Tracking Troubles - How Intel Handled Spectre - The Grammarly Gaff - The Mac Trojan in...
    - Strava Fitness Tracking Troubles
    - How Intel Handled Spectre
    - The Grammarly Gaff
    - The Mac Trojan in MacUpdate
    - Spear Phishing with Fake Bribes]]>    1996falsefull    Checklist 076 - Apple Watch and Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-076-apple-watch-and-security--14058477bb87e5155d6b748d1ee004e41653a8afThu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThere’s a lot of power on your wrist. Of course, with great power comes a stack of security concerns. This week’s Checklist by SecureMac covers Apple Watch and Security.1774falsefullChecklist 075 - Mix and Matchhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-075-mix-and-match--14000195
    - Another Messages bug
    - Windows malware hits the Mac
    - Videogame vulnerabilities
    - The fate of the Fruit fly guy]]>    f7d6dd1af3ea4366195dab3260d01e63Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this edition of the Checklist, a few small stories make up one big show. Topics include: - Another Messages bug - Windows malware hits the Mac - Videogame vulnerabilities - The fate of the Fruit fly guy
    - Another Messages bug
    - Windows malware hits the Mac
    - Videogame vulnerabilities
    - The fate of the Fruit fly guy]]>    1771falsefull    Checklist 074 - Overall iOS Security Featureshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-074-overall-ios-security-features--1394429092857bae7cfb7c60436a4b0f93f0bba4Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this week’s episode, we look at overall iOS security features.1670falsefullChecklist 073 - Meltdown and Spectre and You!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-073-meltdown-and-spectre-and-you--1388384505946e9697393257c360caa0e86f5d12Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacMeltdown and Spectre are a couple of the biggest computer security vulnerabilities the world has ever encountered. On this episode of The Checklist, get to know them! What do they do? What's being done to stop them? And what can you do to protect...1340falsefullChecklist 072 - 2017 Security Review Part IIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-072-2017-security-review-part-ii--13830540b3815d3067592790af063ded54fb35dbThu, 18 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacWrapping up our 2017 Security Year in Review, today we look Apple security wins and fails for the year, plus security issues that potentially hit all of us in 2017.1899falsefullChecklist 071 - 2017 Security Review Part Ihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-071-2017-security-review-part-i--1377139502957227ebfe39266b5b686b977bac6fThu, 11 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMac2017 was a huge year for security issues. This week, part one of our two part year in review covers some of the biggest discoveries and threats faced by users of Macs and iOS devices.2057falsefullChecklist 070 - Apple's No Good Very Bad Security Quarterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-070-apple-s-no-good-very-bad-security-quarter--13721747
    - The Worst Game of Password Ever
    - The I Am Root Bug
    - The HomeKit Zero Day Vulnerability
    - The Endless iOS Re-Boots]]>    cf2ef495227959bf8ad6719d067f36edThu, 04 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacA look at Apple's No Good Very Bad Security Quarter, including: - The Worst Game of Password Ever - The I Am Root Bug - The HomeKit Zero Day Vulnerability - The Endless iOS Re-Boots
    - The Worst Game of Password Ever
    - The I Am Root Bug
    - The HomeKit Zero Day Vulnerability
    - The Endless iOS Re-Boots]]>    2237falsefull    Checklist 069 - When Kids Are Targetedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-069-when-kids-are-targeted--13681890
    - Chat and Social Media
    - Privacy and Security in Apps
    - Online Games
    - Is Monitoring Software Right for Your Family?
    - Keeping Open Lines of Communication]]>    27a4f14fbeba8d6cb0d4093dc035618dThu, 28 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we're looking at ways kids are targeted through technology and what we can do to help them not fall victim. Items on the list: - Chat and Social Media - Privacy and Security in Apps - Online Games - Is Monitoring Software Right for Your...
    - Chat and Social Media
    - Privacy and Security in Apps
    - Online Games
    - Is Monitoring Software Right for Your Family?
    - Keeping Open Lines of Communication]]>    2494falsefull    Checklist 068: Scams That Target the Elderlyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-068-scams-that-target-the-elderly--13641488
    - People who imitate authorities
    - It's all fun and games until someone loses money
    - Ways we can talk to relatives about safety, not talk AT them

    Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

    And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>    7f5fecc8506f399e16cd647665d3b192Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we look at ways the elderly are targeted by scammers. Topics include: - People who imitate authorities - It's all fun and games until someone loses money - Ways we can talk to relatives about safety, not talk AT them Be sure to check our...
    - People who imitate authorities
    - It's all fun and games until someone loses money
    - Ways we can talk to relatives about safety, not talk AT them

    Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

    And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>    1720falsefull    Checklist 067: iOS 11 Security - Part Twohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-067-ios-11-security-part-two--13581526
    - Improved tracking protection
    - Improved photo privacy
    - A questionable change to Control Center]]>    a6d86d58295908df867df556fcf9303bThu, 14 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn part two of security features built into iOS 11, the guys from SecureMac tackle: - Improved tracking protection - Improved photo privacy - A questionable change to Control Center
    - Improved tracking protection
    - Improved photo privacy
    - A questionable change to Control Center]]>    1719falsefull    Checklist 066: iOS 11 Security - Part Onehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-066-ios-11-security-part-one--13528479
    - Face ID
    - Protection against unauthorized backups
    - Physical protection features]]>    50c33b9b234a2428bf73af0ae1934452Thu, 07 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis is part one of our two part look at security features built into iOS 11. Today's list includes: - Face ID - Protection against unauthorized backups - Physical protection features
    - Face ID
    - Protection against unauthorized backups
    - Physical protection features]]>    1904falsefull    Checklist 065: macOS Built-in Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-065-macos-built-in-security--13470974
    Go over them all yourself with our show notes:
    SecureMac.com/Checklist

    And do, please, send us an email:
    Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>    733a10c81a7acbd66b4c0a91acb31aecThu, 30 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we go back to the Mac - specifically, the security features Apple has built into macOS. Go over them all yourself with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And do, please, send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com
    Go over them all yourself with our show notes:
    SecureMac.com/Checklist

    And do, please, send us an email:
    Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>    1831falsefull    Checklist 064: Gifts and Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-064-gifts-and-security--134003837ce9ba815682113239111f00aaa235c3Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacAs we head into the holidays, The Checklist looks at buying safe connected devices and keeping those devices secure.1813falsefullChecklist 063: Fixing Family Machineshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-063-fixing-family-machines--13341454d8a3d8fbc900b78438b188eeabf66220Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacLast week, we talked about talking to our parents about security. This week, we're giving their machines a checkup ourselves. What should you look for? Listen and find out.2261falsefullChecklist 062: Talking to Parents About Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-062-talking-to-parents-about-security--13281632
    - Password Safety
    - Phishing
    - What to Not Download
    - Running Security Software
    - Avoiding Scams

    Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

    And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>    0e536a584cf21941f8403ccd1f4c3e59Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacIt's time for "The Talk 2.0." That's the one where you chat with your folks about the facts of living a secure life online. This week, it's quick primers on: - Password Safety - Phishing - What to Not Download - Running Security Software - Avoiding...
    - Password Safety
    - Phishing
    - What to Not Download
    - Running Security Software
    - Avoiding Scams

    Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

    And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>    2130falsefull    Checklist 061: App Stores and Malwarehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-061-app-stores-and-malware--132242187012c84eba4df669fcec584dbd142622Thu, 02 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we're looking at Apple's App Stores for macOS and iOS. Specifically, what happens when malware and vulnerabilities are found? Find out on this week's show!2695falsefullChecklist 060: Safety in the App Storeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-060-safety-in-the-app-stores--13128974
    Why do we have them?
    What’s Apple watching for?
    What happens when something bad gets through?]]>    2c5ff12b0911c86d6e2198c677ebad71Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we’re looking at Apple’s App Stores for macOS and iOS. Why do we have them? What’s Apple watching for? What happens when something bad gets through?
    Why do we have them?
    What’s Apple watching for?
    What happens when something bad gets through?]]>    2285falsefull    Checklist 059: Blockchain and Bitcoinhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-059-blockchain-and-bitcoin--13075215a70aa895720a93905e0d21e33ae8c64eThu, 19 Oct 2017 07:54:10 +0000SecureMacDo you understand blockchain? Ken does not. Thank goodness Nicholas and Nicholas are here! Learn along with Ken, won't you?2480falsefullChecklist 058: Still More Listener Questionshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-058-still-more-listener-questions--13016857
    - Scam pop-us
    - App specific password requirements
    - Issues with SS7
    - Oddity around an email address]]>    7cadce9b39bcc8cafc59c0386f7092d2Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:34:36 +0000SecureMacThis week on the Checklist, we take on some of your questions and comments. Topics include: - Scam pop-us - App specific password requirements - Issues with SS7 - Oddity around an email address
    - Scam pop-us
    - App specific password requirements
    - Issues with SS7
    - Oddity around an email address]]>    1627falsefull    Checklist 057: More Listener Questionshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-057-more-listener-questions--12962063
    - Password Management Apps
    - The Psychology of Hacking
    - Jailbreaking and Security Revisited
    - Thoughts on VPNs...

    We'd love to add your questions and comments to future shows! Send them to Checklist@SecureMac.com

    And check out our show notes at SecureMac.com/Checklist ]]>    36d64f2d28f14a59107ff488818ef70cThu, 05 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacQuestions this week on: - Password Management Apps - The Psychology of Hacking - Jailbreaking and Security Revisited - Thoughts on VPNs... We'd love to add your questions and comments to future shows! Send them to Checklist@SecureMac.com And check...
    - Password Management Apps
    - The Psychology of Hacking
    - Jailbreaking and Security Revisited
    - Thoughts on VPNs...

    We'd love to add your questions and comments to future shows! Send them to Checklist@SecureMac.com

    And check out our show notes at SecureMac.com/Checklist ]]>    2572falsefull    Checklist 056: Online Threats to Privacyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-056-online-threats-to-privacy--129080694b1bc4124b11e7378a1e966f4feb3122Thu, 28 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we're tackling threats to your online privacy as well as online threats to your physical privacy.2282falsefullChecklist 055: Putting the "S" in HTTPShttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-055-putting-the-s-in-https--12852002b0df31132b4dec0a5bd36104d2d064c9Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThe "S" in HTTPS stands for secure. But why? And how does it work? We'll cover that on this edition of The Checklist.1600falsefullChecklist 054: The Equifax Hackhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-054-the-equifax-hack--12796753Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>54f943f8b08009ac460f9b69b83286baThu, 14 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThe personal information of 143-million people may have been compromised when the consumer credit reporting agency Equifax was hacked. What do we know about the attack? And what can we do going forward? These are the questions we're tackling on this...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>2171falsefullChecklist 053: How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change the Internet?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-053-how-many-lightbulbs-does-it-take-to-change-the-internet--12744326Checklist@SecureMac.com And be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>7b1e636db4c243c5da45bf88d19deaecThu, 07 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacWe all know that lax security around IoT devices can lead to bad things. But do we know why or how? How can a smart toaster end up as part of a botnet? How can a smart fridge send spam? On today's show: How Many Lightbulbs Does it Take to Change the...Checklist@SecureMac.com And be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>1810falsefullChecklist 052: All About Botnetshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-052-all-about-botnets--12694113Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>af72da61ae526d9d066d0bf043be8ae5Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week on The Checklist by SecureMac: All About Botnets! - Why are they made? - How do they start? - What can we do to fight them? Find out on this week's show. Then, dig deeper with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist Have a topic you want us...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1322falsefullChecklist 051 - Five Huge Hackshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-051-five-huge-hacks--12641424Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>5b5eb1e975489e579075961ecfba4233Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken look at five of the world's biggest hacks (or five of the biggest about which we know, anyway).   Check out notes for the show: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1299falsefullChecklist 050: Hacking Healthcarehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-050-hacking-healthcare--12592734Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>5cf1788c6b1f1977402ae25e173a4fe7Thu, 17 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken take a look at healthcare in the digital age. Why did medicine go digital? What are the dangers? And what can we do to protect ourselves going forward?   Check out notes from this show and past shows:...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1126falsefullChecklist 049: AI and Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-049-ai-and-security--12543832Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>da00f4f7333024490efdf23a3fcdff9eThu, 10 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken take a look at AI devices and security. Find more content in our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1592falsefullChecklist 048: Spywarehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-048-spyware--12493752Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>639add336683abdf5fdefa5dedf5ed9fThu, 03 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacToday on the Checklist - a look at spyware: what it does, where it comes from, and  how you can fight it.   Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>2196falsefullChecklist 047: Identity Thefthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-047-identity-theft--12445502Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>54ed28499bfd6953377349192dff2307Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, the guys look at identity theft - what it is, how to prevent it, and what do do if your identity is stolen.   Show notes wait for you! SecureMac.com/Checklist And we'd love to hear your feedback! Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1275falsefullChecklist 046: A Brief History of Malwarehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-046-a-brief-history-of-malware--12392755Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>9fec03ccea118a01de8642dc88f63016Thu, 20 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, Nicholas, Nicholas and Ken take a brief look at the history of malware for both PC and Mac.   Learn more with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1318falsefullChecklist 045: Social Engineeringhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-045-social-engineering--12341970Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>ec10e120c9bdba22ef92752493a6497dThu, 13 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacSocial Engineering: What is it? How does it happen? Who needs to worry about it? We'll hit those topics and more on this week's Checklist by SecureMac.   Dig deeper with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And drop us a line: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1367falsefullChecklist 044: Encryptionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-044-encryption--12292956Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>071c14f1934576feb6d040464816f71dThu, 06 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week we take a look at the recent history and current state of encryption   Go in depth with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1560falsefullChecklist 043: Spam Spam Spam Spamhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-043-spam-spam-spam-spam--12240209Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>0866ae8717cb83df07aae9b1c5d4e54aThu, 29 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, a look at spam - not the mystery meat (that's SPAM) - but the phony emails promising health, wealth, physical prowess and more! Why is it called spam? Where does it come from? Why does it keep coming? We'll look at those questions and what...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1931falsefullChecklist 042: The Internet of Thingshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-042-the-internet-of-things--12181791Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>65e4ed6c6835e0bd42ed97ae201823a2Thu, 22 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we look at the Internet of Things: - What is it? - What are the risks around it? - What is the future of these devices? Be sure to check out the Checklist show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And drop us a line: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1718falsefullChecklist 041: Authentication and Authorizationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-041-authentication-and-authorization--12118969Checklist@Securemac.com]]>ff183abbf2988711e7722524d0ee7881Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we look at the differences between authentication and authorization, how much of which you need, and with will get you further with the other. Sound confusing? Just you wait... for episode 041 of The Checklist!   Be sure to scope our show...Checklist@Securemac.com]]>2306falsefullChecklist 040: Apple's Hacker Historyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-040-apple-s-hacker-history--12061956Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>c46a24f30b176a74cf20b8d3d3368292Thu, 08 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this WWDC week Checklist, we take a look at Apple's hacker history and where that spirit survives today. Check out the Checklist show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1871falsefullChecklist 039: Career Dayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-039-career-day--12006812Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>c245d1102d0018490327c32434fd8aeeThu, 01 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacEverybody TALKS about computer security. Wanna DO something about it? On this week's edition of The Checklist - ways to learn computer security. Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1991falsefullChecklist 038: WannaCrypthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-038-wannacrypt--11949832Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>6390d8db3ad0b7210df4f09c1cffb41dThu, 25 May 2017 07:10:25 +0000SecureMacThis week, we look at the short history of WannaCrypt - aka WannaCry - and whether its story is over.   Be sure to check out our show note: SecureMac.com/Checklist   And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>2048falsefullChecklist 037: Gone Phishinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-037-gone-phishing--11895401Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>654f23179c98da397a96c29840523265Thu, 18 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacphish·ing - noun the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.   This week we look at various forms of...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1291falsefullChecklist 036: Spring Malware 2017https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-036-spring-malware-2017--11839411Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>4ce975064511199a9f35328fb4f4aa1cThu, 11 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacWith only four months done, 2017 has already been an insanely busy year for malware. We'll look at a few examples and some prevention tips on today's edition of The Checklist.   Tell friends about our show and the show notes: Securemac.com/Checklist  ...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1840falsefullChecklist 035: More of Your Questionshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-035-more-of-your-questions--11788575Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out the notes from this week's show: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>61cae0e95f226e8e829f703db03230c4Thu, 04 May 2017 08:29:42 +0000SecureMacThis week, we're answering five questions sent in by you (or people like you). Wanna be part of the Q&A show? Send in your Qs: Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out the notes from this week's show: SecureMac.com/ChecklistChecklist@SecureMac.com And check out the notes from this week's show: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>2016falsefullChecklist 034: Sharing Preferenceshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-034-sharing-preferences--11729919Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out our Checklist show note: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>63895a0bbdb7aaea395c8cd99d5ba578Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:02:59 +0000SecureMacApple makes sharing from your Mac easy, but there are still some risks. We'll hit safe Sharing Preferences on this week's Checklist. Do you have a question or comment from us? Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out our Checklist show note:...Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out our Checklist show note: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>1591falsefullChecklist 033: Forgotten Mac Passwordhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-033-forgotten-mac-password--11670798Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>0a1de32f82f42c20c428e1b50180c69bThu, 20 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacYou have a good, strong, hard to guess password on your Mac. What do you do if you forget it? We hit that on this week's edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.   Follow along with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist   And send us an email:...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>927falsefullChecklist 032: Shadow Profileshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-032-shadow-profiles--11618356Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>30be634c6dfbf9a78eb5f20bf433b3f7Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:47:58 +0000SecureMacWhat are shadow profiles? Where do they come from? What are they for? You may want to know since there is an overwhelming chance that you have one - even if you don't want it. Shadow Profiles on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Be sure to...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1238falsefullChecklist 031: Spring Cleaning Your Machttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-031-spring-cleaning-your-mac--11566059Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>47bbd9c16c7aeaa3fc469c2c91a0da42Thu, 06 Apr 2017 07:45:35 +0000SecureMacOn today's Checklist: Spring cleaning for your Mac! We'll offer tips on why you should and make a few suggestions, including good applications and simple best practices. Find tips and links to apps in our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And we'd...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1732falsefullChecklist 030: The Cloudhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-030-the-cloud--11514262Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out our site! SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>1890dce8cb5ca175198cf303b41778baThu, 30 Mar 2017 08:31:13 +0000SecureMacThe Cloud - Chances are you are already there. So, what is it? Why might I want my data there? What are some of the pitfalls? All of that, and a sad song story on today's Checklist! Got a comment? Send it: Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out our...Checklist@SecureMac.com And check out our site! SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>1237falsefullChecklist 029: Secure Messaging Appshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-029-secure-messaging-apps--11459894Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1202185c29da9c02ef4ec940f24064feThu, 23 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week - Secure Messaging Apps for iOS: Who needs them and why? And how do you choose the proper app? We'll hit those questions and five applications on this week's episode of The Checklist. Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1875falsefullChecklist 028: Avoiding Malwarehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-028-avoiding-malware--11400413CHecklist@SecureMac.com]]>c9825c6dcda5f08aa70d381af1c429f4Thu, 16 Mar 2017 08:49:18 +0000SecureMacHow do you avoid malware? One of the easiest ways is knowing where malware lurks. We look at that on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Be sure to check out this episode's show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist Get in touch with us:...CHecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1477falsefullChecklist 027: When You Think Your Mac's Infectedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-027-when-you-think-your-mac-s-infected--11343579Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>e6a21462c873336e89085e8a42e33eeeThu, 09 Mar 2017 08:02:27 +0000SecureMacThis week on The Checklist - Steps to take when you think your Mac is infected with malware. Be sure to check the Checklist show notes: Securemac.com/Checklist And send us your comments: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1616falsefullChecklist 026: Recent Mac Malwarehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-026-recent-mac-malware--11292276Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>13e6c0aba8b08cd06b920d1665e9f394Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThe first two months of 2017 have been busy for malware. Today, we look at five new threats and ways to protect yourself. Check it all out in our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>2075falsefullChecklist 025: Making Macs Safe for Kidshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-025-making-macs-safe-for-kids--11042273Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>a05b07ffbfdf4c639dee4379402379f7Thu, 23 Feb 2017 08:08:49 +0000SecureMacFrom giving kids their own accounts to managing apps and screen time, Apple has built a lot of parental controls into macOS. We will hit five today in an effort to keep your kids safe. Be sure to check out the show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist Got...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1386falsefullChecklist 024: iPhones and Kidshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-024-iphones-and-kids--10848102Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>48ebfa93b59f973df8ebf4df20d09acdThu, 16 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week on the Checklist: - Protecting your kid's iPhone - Protecting your kids with iPhone - Protecting yourself from your kid's iPhone Be sure to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1658falsefullChecklist 023: Running Secure Backupshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-023-running-secure-backups--10657052Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>11da450e89436e20f2af002c0bad3374Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacSecure backups are not just about backups. Passwords... redundancy... encryption... redundancy... there are many steps to keeping your data safe. Like redundancy. We'll cover five items around protecting your data with secure backups. Check out our...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1589falsefullChecklist 022: Tor and the Dark Webhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-022-tor-and-the-dark-web--10463058Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>6a5b99489037aa041f1d114364852fdbThu, 02 Feb 2017 09:07:53 +0000SecureMacThis week: Nicholas, Nicholas, and Ken talk Tor and the Dark Web - the good, the bad, what to use, and what to avoid. Check out our show notes for more: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1580falsefullChecklist 021: Must Have Security Appshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-021-must-have-security-apps--10389093Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>6560406cae4b09ca208f6015e97f3deeThu, 26 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this week's Checklist: Must Have Security Apps Check out the list and why these apps are "must haves" on this show's website: SecureMac.com/Checklist Do you have a message for us? Send it out way: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1446falsefullChecklist 020: Physical Data Securityhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-020-physical-data-security--10339889Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>655e50085c30bee68aef41c8919b7832Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:44:32 +0000SecureMacOn today's Checklist: Five physical things you can do to protect your data. Plus, a bonus thing you can do! Show notes available at SecureMac.com/Checklist And you can email us: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1728falsefullChecklist 019: VPNshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-019-vpns--10289512checklist@securemac.com]]>4472462c826a0209d6dfdf64becbd49dThu, 12 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, Nick, Nick, and Ken talk over VPNs - What they are, why it is good to use them, and how to get them going on Mac and iOS devices. Be sure to check out the show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And drop us a line: checklist@securemac.comchecklist@securemac.com]]>1191falsefullChecklist 018: iOS Security Year in Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-018-ios-security-year-in-review--10244411Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>bc51b4141f6960292b2bcc629051767cThu, 05 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, Nick, Nick, and Ken review some of the top iOS security stories of 2016. Be sure to check out the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1691falsefullChecklist 017: Security Year in Reviewhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-017-security-year-in-review--10200689Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>7486314749c1b50dafbc09dd49139b13Thu, 29 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, Nick, Nick and Ken review some of the top Apple security stories of 2016.   Be sure to check out the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1565falsefullChecklist 016: Five Ways Websites Track Youhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-016-five-ways-websites-track-you--10159539Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>cfa2590e88fbd36c3e9576e494cb772eThu, 22 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn Checklist 016 - Five ways websites track you Check the show notes on our site: SecureMac.com/Checklist Get in tough with us: Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>1763falsefullChecklist 015: The Muni Hackhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-015-the-muni-hack--10110465checklist@securemac.com And visit the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>d3ca9ae18f47e2ec54b70ce1cb553ca6Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, a look at the SF MUNI hack. Not only was a public transportation system for a major city hacked, the hacker who hacked it was hacked as well. And it all could have been avoided with some of the best practices covered here each week on The...checklist@securemac.com And visit the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>1867falsefullChecklist 014 - Five Tips for Secure Browsinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-014-five-tips-for-secure-browsing--10062499checklist@securemac.com]]>83755dd7c80bdb80e2fe79c3549b09f9Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:16:08 +0000SecureMacOn the Checklist: Five Tips for Secure Browsing Read more on the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist And send us an email: checklist@securemac.comchecklist@securemac.com]]>1826falsefullChecklist 013: Five Security Questionshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-013-five-security-questions--10011919checklist@securemac.com And check out the Checklist site: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>e7ee3d6c773dc245018b75aa7872d03fThu, 01 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, we are answering listener questions covering: iCloud Calendar Spam Anti-Malware Software for Macs iCloud Security Routers, switches, and modems Online banking Get your questions in for the next Q&A: checklist@securemac.com And check out...checklist@securemac.com And check out the Checklist site: SecureMac.com/Checklist]]>1454falsefullChecklist 012: Safe Shopping Onlinehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-012-safe-shopping-online--9946932checklist@securemac.com]]>ed38606e28030dbfe92fa2ddbcd80c94Wed, 23 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn the Checklist: Safe Shopping Online Read more on the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist And send us an email: checklist@securemac.comchecklist@securemac.com]]>1355falsefullChecklist 011: Safe Digital Travelshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-011-safe-digital-travels--9895053checklist@securemac.com]]>9c9285f70e3a30cfb65665e68d53e922Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn the Checklist: Safe Digital Travels Read more on the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist And send us an email: checklist@securemac.comchecklist@securemac.com]]>1305falsefullChecklist 010: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-010-demystifying-malware-types-and-terminology-part-2--9841014checklist@securemac.com]]>a188adf298b0ba020fab3aa5ed236ec8Thu, 10 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 2   Read more on the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist   And send us an email: checklist@securemac.comchecklist@securemac.com]]>2402falsefullChecklist 009 - Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-009-demystifying-malware-types-and-terminology-part-1--9786332checklist@securemac.com]]>448330248feb9258d88ba14532ecec82Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn the Checklist: Demystifying Malware Types and Terminology - Part 1   Read more on the show's site: SecureMac.com/checklist And send us an email: checklist@securemac.comchecklist@securemac.com]]>2206falsefullChecklist 008: Password Dos and Don'tshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-008-password-dos-and-don-ts--9732859checklist@securemac.com]]>175be7c587f37067e7946394945ff413Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:51:31 +0000SecureMacPasswords Dos Don'ts: Simple steps you can take to keep your online life locked up. Take a look at the list on our site: SecureMac.com/Checklist Send us an email: checklist@securemac.comchecklist@securemac.com]]>1787falsefullChecklist 007: Security in macOS Sierrahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-007-security-in-macos-sierra--9678334Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>29436de8c3c9e2d91772d2b3ac2b970dThu, 20 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, five security features in Apple's latest desktop operating system - macOS Sierra.   Don't forget, you can look over all of the topics on this week's list at the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist Got feedback for us? We'd love to hear it!...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>1665falsefullChecklist 006: Spotting Security Scamshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-006-spotting-security-scams--9675147Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>07db8ad758e122cea5a2c02b351ccf17Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, five ways to spot and stop security scams. Don't forget, you can look over all of the steps on this week's list at the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist. Got feedback for us? We'd love to hear it! Checklist@SecureMac.comChecklist@SecureMac.com]]>2274fraud,identity,scammers,scams,securityfalsefullChecklist 005: Securely Sell Your Machttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-005-securely-sell-your-mac--9675144Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>81ad325e7c6aa817702886aa3abea8c2Thu, 06 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, five steps to securely selling, donating, or passing along your Mac. Don't forget, you can look over all of the steps on this week's list at the show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist. Got so feedback for us? We'd love to hear it!...Checklist@SecureMac.com]]>2397falsefullChecklist 004: Secure Your New mac - Part IIhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-004-secure-your-new-mac-part-ii--9675145checklist@securemac.com]]>5d1b36b859827c23e80c61c0aa06a5f3Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part Two   Items on the list: - Automating File Backups - Turn on Find My Mac - Turn on FileVault - Review your privacy settings - Disable Spotlight Suggestions   Check out all ten items from this...checklist@securemac.com]]>1376falsefullChecklist 003: Securing Your New Mac - Part Ihttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-003-securing-your-new-mac-part-i--9675143checklist@securemac.com]]>a352235680354dd03dc6b1143d460be8Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week, securing your new (or new to you) Mac - Part One Items on the list: - Multiple user accounts for multiple users - Require password on startup and waking your Mac from sleep - Enable automatic updates - Enable the built-in Firewall - Use...checklist@securemac.com]]>1623falsefullChecklist 002: Securing Your New iPhonehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-002-securing-your-new-iphone--9675149checklist@securemac.com]]>8cb5d8d3f989e1a49a50aac50d90f2f6Thu, 15 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacOn this week's Checklist: Starting your new (or new to you) iPhone securely. - Be prepared - Unboxing and setting up your new iPhone - Starting services and security features - Pairing your Apple Watch - if you have an Apple Watch - Updating your apps...checklist@securemac.com]]>1978falsefullChecklist 001: Selling Your Old iOS Devicehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/checklist-001-selling-your-old-ios-device--9675146checklist@securemac.com]]>8156170fb261edbefb6c6b9ce692bab7Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000SecureMacThis week's Checklist: Selling Your Old iOS Device - Unpair your Apple Watch from your iPhone - Make a backup of your iOS device - Wipe your device and remove it from Apple services - Contact your carrier to unlock your device - Maximize your iPhone’s...checklist@securemac.com]]>2371falsefullThe Checklist 000: Check in Each Thursdayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-checklist-000-check-in-each-thursday--96751481c0729a3e22497ec04e3161e2cae0ac6Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:17:43 +0000SecureMacSecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Nicholas Raba, Nicholas Ptacek, and Ken Ray hit security topics for your Mac and iOS devices. From getting an old iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and other Apple gear ready to sell to the first steps to take to...59falsefull