Back behind the microphones, Nicholas Raba and Nicholas Ptacek join Ken to talk announcements from this year’s virtual WWDC. Topics we’re checking off:
- Privacy and security in macOS Big Sur
- The Mac’s move to Apple silicon
- Opening the web with your face
- Apple’s privacy/security emphasis during the keynote
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The Checklist is taking a bit of time, tweaking things, and looking forward to WWDC. We'll talk security changes during WWDC when we start again on Thursday 25 June.
Lots going on in the world today. If you want to be a part of it without giving up too much information, this Checklist is here to help. Topics on Checklist 188:
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There are things we all know about encryption. But do we really know them? Or do we just know about them. Objective-see.com’s Patrick Wardle joins us this week to clue us in.
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Even as we stay inside, the contact tracing story is fast moving. On Checklist 186 by SecureMac, we look at regions that’ve decided to refuse the Silicon Valley solution, regions that have changed their minds on the Silicon Valley solution, and the arrival of the Silicon Valley solution. Have a listen, and tell a friend!
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On Checklist 185 by SecureMac:
- Three scams that look legit
- Legitimate help that looks like a scam
- Does taking your temperature violate your privacy?
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Everybody talks about safe passwords, but Bart Busschots did something about them. Taking inspiration from a couple of sources, he built the password generator xkpasswd.net. We’ll get to know Bart and do a bit of password talk. Then, Google is finally making the Nest harder to “hack.” We’ll hit how on Checklist 184.
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The plan Apple and Google made for a contact tracing API is underway. Today, we recap the story so far, assess the public’s appetite for the technology, and talk about what you can do besides wait to go outside.
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Apple and Google have a plan for contact tracing, while Germany and France have another plan. What’s the difference? Senior security engineer and data analyst George Starcher joins us to talk it over. Plus, a text message you simply MUST ignore. Thanks for joining us on this week’s Checklist by SecureMac.
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This week, Ken looks at the Apple/Google team-up on contact tracing, Apple’s use of Maps data to fight the spread of COVID-19, and a story about brand phishing that’s not coronavirus related. Mostly.
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This week, August and Ken talk COVID-19 stimulus scams, a bunch of apps going live with Sign-In with Apple, and the never ending (and pretend) debate over automatic updates.
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This week, we’ll look at some of Apple’s recent OS updates with an emphasis on the security fixes included. Plus a look at why you should (or should not) set your devices for automatic updates.
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No new show this week, but a list of shows to help keep you safe as we continue to deal with coronavirus.
Nicholas Ptacek sits in with Ken Ray this week. Topics include:
- Protecting your privacy and your data in a time of crisis
- Making your home network and equipment work-ready
- Tips from two-decades of working at home
- Making sure someone can access your data
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If there’s one thing we can’t seem to escape these days, it’s talk of coronavirus. This thing that’s making people physically ill is finding its way into the digital world as well. We are looking at scams for which to watch out, as well as ways to keep your devices clean on Checklist 177 by SecureMac.
What’s scarier than an unregulated database of three billion faces? How out of control the whole thing is. Clearview AI - a story in three parts on Checklist 176 brought to you by SecureMac.
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We’re looking at eight tips to keep your iPhone tip-top. Plus, Google has made a safer Nest. But is it safe enough? Give a listen to the latest edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.
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On Checklist No. 173:
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On Checklist No. 171:
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This week, a look at a giant list of online don’ts from LifeHacker. Then, what happens when your home monitoring service stops monitoring? We’ll hit is all on The Checklist by SecureMac.
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Happy New Year! We look forward to bringing you a NEW Checklist on Thursday 9 January!
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