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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: March, 2018
Mar 29, 2018

Malware 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
  • LuLu: an open-source outbound firewall app
  • Mozilla locking Facebook in a box

 

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Mar 22, 2018

Do 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. Topics to include:

 

  • 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.

 

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Mar 15, 2018

What 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 information securely
The importance of backups
Different service providers, different rules
Who owns digital property?


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Mar 8, 2018

You 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. Items on today's Checklist by SecureMac:

  • Current cryptocurrency affairs
  • Potential benefits of crypto-mining
  • The role of crypto-mining malware
  • How to prevent mining on your Mac
  • Is this the way of the future?

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Mar 1, 2018

Your 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 old hardware
  • The dangers of running old tech
  • When virtual machines might help
  • Running old computers safely
  • Do you even need a computer?

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