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The Checklist by SecureMac

SecureMac presents The Checklist, a weekly Mac security show 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 tips, online privacy advice, updates, and commentary on the week’s security news — all with a focus on Apple and Apple devices. Hosted by “Mac OS Ken’s” Ken Ray and featuring special guest appearances by cybersecurity experts, The Checklist is a fun, accessible approach to privacy and digital security.
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Mar 29, 2024

It’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 requests hitting Apple device owners? We’ll hit it all on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Mar 22, 2024

Remember 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 Sonoma update. That’s all on Checklist No. 368 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Mar 15, 2024

The 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. We’ll tell you why on Checklist No. 367 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Mar 8, 2024

A 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.

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Mar 1, 2024

Apple 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. 365 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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Feb 23, 2024

We 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 - do you live on the most cyber-attacked part of the world? We’ll tell you where that is on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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Feb 9, 2024

On 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 from it. We’ll tackle that on Checklist No. 363, brought to you by SecureMac. 

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Feb 2, 2024

On 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’ll hit all of that on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.

Jan 26, 2024

On 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. 

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Jan 19, 2024

On 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 by SecureMac. 

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Jan 12, 2024

2024 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. 

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Jan 5, 2024

On 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

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Dec 21, 2023

An 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 get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Dec 14, 2023

Apple 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 on Checklist No. 356, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Dec 7, 2023

A 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.

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Nov 30, 2023

It’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.

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Nov 21, 2023

As 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 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. 

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Nov 16, 2023

On 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.

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Nov 9, 2023

Revisiting 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. 

 

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Nov 2, 2023

- 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. 

 

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Oct 26, 2023

Checklist 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 to you by SecureMac. 

 

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Oct 19, 2023

- 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. 

 

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Oct 13, 2023

Apple 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. 

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Oct 5, 2023

It'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.

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Sep 28, 2023

This 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. 345, brought to you by SecureMac.

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