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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: 2020
Jun 25, 2020

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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Jun 11, 2020

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. 

Jun 4, 2020

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: 

  • 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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May 28, 2020

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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May 21, 2020

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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May 14, 2020

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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May 7, 2020

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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Apr 30, 2020

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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Apr 23, 2020

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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Apr 16, 2020

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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Apr 9, 2020

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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Apr 2, 2020

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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Mar 26, 2020

No new show this week, but a list of shows to help keep you safe as we continue to deal with coronavirus.

Mar 19, 2020

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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Mar 12, 2020

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.

Mar 5, 2020

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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Feb 27, 2020

On Checklist No. 175:

  • Putting a shorter time-frame on website certificates
  • Chrome fights dangerous downloads
  • A bit of a data breach primer

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Feb 20, 2020

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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Feb 13, 2020

On Checklist No. 173:

  • The malware infecting one-in-ten Macs
  • The less than heroic tale of Social Captain,
  • What do you and unicorns have in common? 

 

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Jan 30, 2020

On Checklist No. 172:

  • A Ring security camera app that sells user info
  • How to kill iCloud Backup (and why you might not want to)
  • A slew of smallish updates from Apple

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Jan 23, 2020

On Checklist No. 171:

  • 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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Jan 16, 2020

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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Jan 9, 2020

On the first Checklist of 2020:

  • 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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Jan 2, 2020

Happy New Year! We look forward to bringing you a NEW Checklist on Thursday 9 January!

 

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