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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: 2022
Dec 24, 2022

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 22, 2022

With the holiday shopping done, The Checklist by SecureMac presents seven tips for securing those electronic gifts. And be sure to look for the annual Hacky Holidays special this Saturday 24 December!

 

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Dec 15, 2022

Cars and computers - they make great gifts! They also present digital dangers. We’ll look at:

  • The trove of personal data that is the modern car…
  • Getting a Mac ready for kids this Christmas… 
  • OS updates from Apple that bring security fixes… 

Rapping and unwrapping security tips on Checklist No. 306 brought to you by SecureMac.

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Dec 8, 2022

Do you know what a password manager does? We’ll look at a few  helpful features in many password managers that aren’t in the name. First though, Apple made security news this week. Safety Features on the Way and Features You’re Not Using on Checklist no. 306 brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Dec 2, 2022

On Checklist no. 305 by SecureMac - A TikTok challenge presents a digital danger. Plus - we’re talking about stupid passwords, because we still have to. First though - tips on how to safely ride the Mastodon.

 

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Nov 17, 2022

Black Friday 2022 is next week! Are you ready? Scammers hope you are not. Getting us ready - SecureMac’s Nick Leon has put together a Black Friday Scams 2022 checklist. He’s here to walk us through it on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Nov 10, 2022

On Checklist No. 303: Security researchers Mysk have raised concerns about App Store data given the rise of ads across the store. We’ll look at their concerns and weigh how concerned we should be. Plus - little updates from Apple with some interesting changes. 

 

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Nov 3, 2022

On Checklist No. 302: How Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter created a phishing vulnerability for some high profile targets. First though - Apple’s latest operating system for the Mac hit last week. We’ll look at some of its privacy and security tweaks on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Oct 27, 2022

On Checklist No. 301 by SecureMac, we’re looking at possible scams tied to Student Loan Forgiveness and how to avoid them. Also - positive trends in consumer awareness around privacy and security. Have a listen!

 

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Oct 20, 2022

A list of questions to consider around security cameras ends up with a look at a new line of smart home devices and a few matters around Matter. So much to consider on Checklist No. 300 brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Oct 13, 2022

We are taking the Cybersecurity Champion thing really seriously. Today, more resources to help you sharpen your cybersecurity skills. Plus, a small but mighty update for your iPhone. That’s all on Checklist No. 299, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Oct 6, 2022

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US. This year, organizations want you to See Yourself in Cyber. What does that mean? Why do we do this? Is it even worth doing?!? We’ll examine that and make YOU an honorary Cyber Champion on Checklist No. 298, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Sep 30, 2022

On this week’s Checklist - 

  • Making Logging-In Easier
  • The Dangers of Difficult Logins
  • Adware Fraud in Google and Apple App Stores

All of that on Checklist No. 297, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Sep 22, 2022

Tugging at your heartstrings to get into your wallet. On this week’s Checklist: 

  • A tale of a targeted scam,
  • A security threat from 20 minutes into the future
  • And what do the queen’s death and Hurricane Fiona have in common?

Find out on Checklist No. 296, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Sep 15, 2022

Apple released new versions of iOS, watchOS, and tvOS this week. We’ll look at a bunch of new privacy and security features in iOS 16 plus security fixes for several Apple operating systems. New software week means lots to hit on the Checklist no. 295, brought to you by SecureMac. 

 

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Sep 1, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

  • PayPal as phishing lure
  • California may make the web safer for kids across the country
  • A brand new update for a really old OS about which you should know

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Aug 25, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac, it is back to school time. From kindergarteners to college kids - there are all sorts of security issues, including keeping our hardware and software safe, keeping our behavior safe, and keeping an eye out for bad guys! Safety tips for all ages on Checklist No. 293 - Brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Aug 18, 2022

On Checklist No. 292 by SecureMac:

  • An alert about the Emergency Alert System
  • Apple issues small updates with big security fixes
  • Questionable thief leaves the luggage, takes the AirTag

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Aug 11, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:

  • 7 Apps to Remove from Your Mac Immediately
  • “Twitter Support” Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
  • Identifying and Avoiding Charity Scams

 

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Aug 4, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - From being the lone security soldier to knowing when to call for backup. We’re looking at communication breakdowns between corporate security and everyone else, and a scary story of tracking down an AirTag on Checklist No. 290 brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Jul 28, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - We’re assessing the impact of data breaches. Plus important changes to editing and un-sending in iMessage in iOS 16, and paying a visit to heat.gov on Checklist No. 289, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Jul 21, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac - Email scams, revisited, and old Apple software gets updated. Spinning the oldies on Checklist No. 288, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Jul 14, 2022

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: 

- Apple previews Lockdown Mode, meant to fight state-sponsored spyware

- What a data breach can teach us about vigilance

- Getting to know the various beeps of AirTag

 

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Jul 7, 2022

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad. 

- Where Khan went wrong

- Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes

- And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day?

 

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Jul 1, 2022

The ability to communicate instantly via computer or smartphones is great. The ability to store, access, and transmit our health info is great. But those two things together offer so many points of weakness in controlling our medical info. We’ll talk keeping your health data private on Checklist 285 brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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