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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: January, 2025
Jan 31, 2025

Have you heard the latest on the Change Healthcare hack? Checklist 409’s got it. Plus - a lot of Apple operating systems got updates this week. Most of those got a fix for a vulnerability under active exploit - but what about the ones that didn’t? We’ll look into that on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Jan 24, 2025

We’re talking about family passwords. What are they? Why are they important? What should you consider when considering one? Plus - we’ll revisit the toll road smishing scams and why they’re so prevalent today. That’s all on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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Jan 17, 2025

The destructive fires in Southern California are sparking activity from scammers. We’ll look at who’s being targeted and how to stay protected. Plus - How many scam text messages do you get in a week? If you’ve got an iPhone, Apple’s built in a protection against some of them - but it’s pretty easy to break. We’ll tell you more on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Jan 10, 2025

This week, we’ll look at a new initiative by the U.S. Government to raise awareness around security and IoT devices. First though - the carriers that didn’t know for months that their networks had been pwned by Chinese hackers say they now see no signs of Chinese hackers on their networks! It is news you can feel about on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

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