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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: Category: Tech News
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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Jun 23, 2022

A bad old-fashioned data breach with a good old-fashioned response, an Internet-of-Things thing in seriously hot water, and two protections coming to communications in Apple software updates - we’ll hit it all on Checklist 284 brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Jun 16, 2022

A call for Apple to edit its plans for editing and unsending messages in iMessage in defense of victims of abuse. Plus a healthcare provider is hit with a data breach and Heineken is NOT giving away beer on WhatsApp. Happy Father’s Day from The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Jun 9, 2022

Some say the WWDC22 keynote felt disjointed. While there was no BIG section on privacy and security improvements, such announcements were sprinkled throughout. We’ll hit a few upcoming changes in iOS 16, macOS 13, and across Apple’s ecosystem on Checklist no. 282, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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Jun 2, 2022

A group of researchers has taken a closer look at ATT and Privacy labels, clarifying their purposes in some cases, and raise red flags in others. We're talking with Anastasia Shuba, co-author of the paper "GoodBye Tracking? Impact of iOS App Tracking Transparency and Privacy Labels" on Checklist 281, brought to you by SecureMac.

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May 26, 2022

A security story with lots of shame and blame to go around - We’ll look at GM’s recent credential stuffing attack. Plus, the treasure trove of data stolen from school kids during the pandemic, and Apple says apps that make accounts have to be able to delete them as well. All of that on Checklist No. 280, brought to you by SecureMac.

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May 19, 2022

Updates on and for AirTag this week, plus a look at all of the updates Apple released for its hardware. Plus, two companies put out two ads - each with privacy at their core. Updates, Updates, and Ads on Checklist No. 279, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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May 12, 2022

Last week, we talked about keeping our passwords safe. This week, we’re talking about killing them. Joining us this week to explain is Megan Shamas, Senior Director of Marketing for the FIDO Alliance, online at fidoalliance.org. Getting to know FIDO on Checklist No. 278, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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May 5, 2022

We got you something for World Password Day! It’s a Checklist all about - you’ll never guess - passwords! We’ll look at a survey covering the state of them, password don’ts and password dos on Checklist No. 277, brought to you by SecureMac.

 

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