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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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Now displaying: February, 2018
Feb 22, 2018

Once 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 MacUpdate
  • Spear Phishing with Fake Bribes

 

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Feb 15, 2018

There’s a lot of power on your wrist. Of course, with great power comes a stack of security concerns. This week’s Checklist covers Apple Watch and Security. Items on the list:

  • Passcode and Security
  • When an Apple Watch Goes Missing
  • Notifications and Prying Eyes
  • What Gets Shared with Whom
  • How Apple Watch Keeps You Physically Safe

Be sure to check out show notes:
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Checklist@SecureMac.com

Feb 8, 2018

On 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 Dive deeper into each topic on our website: SecureMac.com/Checklist Got a question or comment? Send it in: Checklist@SecureMac.com

Feb 1, 2018

On this week’s episode, we look at overall iOS security. Items on the list include:

- The Passcode: Your first line of defense
- Sandboxing
- The iOS Walled Garden
- Staying away from random iOS profiles
- Backing up to iCloud
- Find My iPhone
- Whether you need security software for iOS

All of this and more is also covered in our show notes:
SecureMac.com/Checklist

And send us an email with your questions, comments and topics:
Checklist@SecureMac.com

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