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2022-04-16 11:48:33 | Checklist 275: Tim Cook\'s Case Against Sideloading (lien direct) | On this Checklist, we'll talk about sideloading on iOS and how it might impact user privacy. Plus: Why AirTag stalking may be a more serious problem than everyone thought. Sideloading apps on iOS Apple CEO Tim Cook is making the case against sideloading on iOS. In an iPhone context, sideloading refers to installing apps that come from outside of the App Store. Last week, Cook spoke at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) 2022 Global Privacy Summit - and minced no words about the impact of sideloading on user privacy: [W]hen companies decide ... | |||
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2022-04-14 17:19:07 | Protecting yourself from fraudulent EDR requests (lien direct) | Cybercriminals are using fraudulent Emergency Data Requests (EDRs) to convince tech companies to give them sensitive user data. Read on for more information about the problem and some tips to help you stay safe. | |||
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2022-04-12 17:53:59 | US takes down Russian botnet, launches new cybersecurity bureau (lien direct) | The US acts on cybersecurity. The FBI disables a Russian botnet called Cyclops Blink, and a new cybersecurity bureau is born. | |||
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2022-04-08 13:49:32 | Checklist 274: Crime Does Pay (But It Should Still Be Stopped) (lien direct) | A phishing awareness refresher. Mysterious texts that come from your own number. The 2021 FBI Internet Crime Report. | |||
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2022-04-01 13:17:46 | Checklist 273: What Do You Do If You Lose Your iPhone (lien direct) | What to do about a lost iPhone: Apple makes it harder to repair iPhones marked "missing"; lost iPhone tips and tricks; turning on Find My. | |||
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2022-03-25 14:00:00 | Checklist 272: All of the Apps You Need Are in the App Store (Except for the Ones That Aren\'t) (lien direct) | Bad actors abuse TestFlight and WebClips to scam iOS users. Lessons in why you shouldn't install apps from outside of the App Store. | |||
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2022-03-19 12:39:38 | Checklist 271: Making the Case for Updates (lien direct) | Apple Updates: Apple fixes Mail Privacy Protection on Apple Watch; macOS 12.3 bricks some Macs; 159 security fixes; health & safety features. | |||
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2022-03-16 21:49:08 | Cyberattacks in the Russia–Ukraine war (lien direct) | Cyberattacks in the Russia–Ukraine war. Discusses attacks before the war, ongoing cyberattacks, Ukraine's cyberdefenses, and more. | |||
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2022-03-16 15:54:31 | How to use checksums on Mac to verify app downloads (lien direct) | This guide gives you the steps needed to verify a checksum in Terminal. | |||
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2022-03-15 13:00:00 | March 2022 Apple Updates (lien direct) | March 2022 Apple updates for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Apple software. Covers security highlights and discussion of impact. | |||
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2022-03-14 16:06:00 | Mac Trojan Horse Malware Guide (lien direct) | SecureMac's guide to Mac Trojan horse malware, updated and expanded for 2022. Covers definition, capabilities, variants, and how to avoid. | |||
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2022-03-11 15:30:00 | Checklist 270: Avoiding Tax Scams (lien direct) | Tax scams 2022: the same thing all over again? We'll explain why old scams still work, and revisit the classic scams you need to know about. | |||
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2022-03-09 16:00:00 | Apple Peek Performance Event: new Mac, new iPhone, and more (lien direct) | Apple Peek Performance Event highlights. Includes Mac Studio, the M1 Ultra, the new iPhone SE, the new iPad Air, and more. | |||
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2022-03-04 15:30:00 | Checklist 269: Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and You (lien direct) | Ukraine relief charity scams and how to avoid them. Plus: gift card scams and how to keep your loved ones safe! | |||
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2022-02-25 15:00:00 | Checklist 268: Bleepin\' AirTags and 2FA in Action (lien direct) | Cloned AirTags and Find My security, Apple introduces new AirTag updates in iOS beta, and Google's 2FA experiment by the numbers. | |||
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2022-02-22 21:23:12 | Tax Scams to Watch for in 2022 (lien direct) | Tax scams, 2022 edition. Learn what to watch out for this tax season, including SMS-based threats, unemployment fraud, and more. | |||
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2022-02-18 15:00:00 | Checklist 267: But We Had AirTag Last Week… (lien direct) | AirTag security updates from Apple (and plans for more in the future). Plus, helpful advice on AirTag security from New York State. | |||
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2022-02-14 14:30:00 | How cyberwarfare in Ukraine could affect other countries (lien direct) | How might cyberwarfare in Ukraine play out? Could it impact the rest of the world? And how can "cyber-civilians" stay safe? | |||
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2022-02-10 13:29:38 | Checklist 266: It\'s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Security (lien direct) | Apple Watch privacy tips: 6 ways to make sure your Apple Watch isn't giving you away. Plus: Silent AirTags and how to stay safe. | |||
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2022-02-09 03:06:56 | How to detect UpdateAgent Mac malware (lien direct) | Earlier this month, Microsoft published research about the evolution of UpdateAgent Mac malware. Media outlets picked up the story, with many of them describing the changes to UpdateAgent in rather dramatic terms: “sophisticated”, “menacing”, and “more dangerous”. In this article, we'll tell you about the malware and the risk that it poses, and we'll show you how to detect UpdateAgent on a Mac. What is UpdateAgent? UpdateAgent is a macOS Trojan that ... | Malware | ||
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2022-02-05 02:23:00 | QR code phishing and how to avoid it (lien direct) | QR code phishing and security | What is QR code phishing? | How does it work? | Common QR code scams | Tips for avoiding QR code scams | |||
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2022-02-04 14:30:00 | Checklist 265: Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Hearts (lien direct) | Security issues with SMS-based 2FA; Apple introduces domain-bound codes; avoiding Valentine's Day scams this year. | |||
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2022-02-01 18:38:42 | Valentine\'s Day scams in 2022 (lien direct) | Valentine's Day Scams in 2022: What to watch for and how to stay safe. Romance scams and the elderly, phishing scams, and shopping scams. | |||
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2022-01-28 13:29:24 | Checklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know (lien direct) | AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability). | |||
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2022-01-21 03:47:28 | Checklist 263: Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams (lien direct) | QR code phishing scams are on the rise. We talk about QR code phishing, some common QR code scams, and how to avoid them! | |||
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2022-01-14 14:05:00 | 5 Apple Watch Security and Privacy Tips (lien direct) | Apple Watch Security and Privacy tips. Includes location privacy on Apple Watch, passcode and auto-erase information, and more. | |||
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2022-01-14 04:49:14 | Checklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay (lien direct) | Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home. | |||
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2022-01-12 16:44:30 | A brief introduction to NFTs and security (lien direct) | What are NFTs? What about NFTs and security? This article explains what NFTs are and how to keep your NFTs safe. | |||
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2022-01-07 04:43:39 | Checklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts (lien direct) | Apple's Legacy Contact program: What is a digital legacy? How do you designate a Legacy Contact in iOS or macOS? What will your contact need? | |||
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2021-12-23 08:15:44 | Checklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special (lien direct) | The Hacky Holidays Special: The Checklist crew gets together to discuss our favorite Hollywood films about computers and hacking! | |||
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2021-12-20 13:00:00 | 4 new iCloud Keychain features for 2022 (lien direct) | New iCloud keychain features for 2022: built-in 2FA code generator, Passwords in System Preferences, and more. | |||
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2021-12-17 16:35:00 | Apple 2021 year-in-review (lien direct) | SecureMac's Apple 2021 year-in-review, with a security and privacy focus of course! Plus, our Apple 2022 outlook and predictions. | |||
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2021-12-16 19:09:32 | Checklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World (lien direct) | Log4j is an Internet-breaking vulnerability that could affect users for years to come. Apple AirTag stalking help for Android users. | Vulnerability | ||
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2021-12-15 14:00:00 | 7 days to a safer 2022 (lien direct) | We all want a safer 2022 in terms of cybersecurity. These 7 steps will help make it happen! Password managers, identity theft, and more! | |||
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2021-12-13 17:36:58 | 7 steps to set up IoT toys for security (lien direct) | Internet of Things (IoT) toys are popular gifts for kids, but so-called “smart” toys are also notorious for their poor security. Here are 7 steps to set up IoT toys for better security and privacy. | |||
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2021-12-10 13:15:45 | Checklist 258: Trackers, Thieves, and Spyware Warnings (lien direct) | Verizon iPhone tracking, AirTag used to steal cars, and what Apple is doing to help Pegasus spyware victims. | |||
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2021-12-03 14:33:24 | Checklist 257: Suing to Stop Pegasus (lien direct) | Apple sues NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and what chat apps can the government access? | |||
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2021-11-25 08:18:44 | A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving (lien direct) | Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Checklist! We're spending time with our families this week, so no full show today. But we wanted to offer you a few resources that may help you as we enter the holiday season in earnest. Safe Holiday Travel Checklist 164: Over the River and Through the Woods covers safe travel during the holiday season. We talk about what to do before you leave, how ... | |||
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2021-11-19 14:15:16 | Checklist 256: A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection (lien direct) | Mail Privacy Protection on Apple Watch, Apple rolls out PCM for advertisers, and a super-sneaky stolen iPhone scam | |||
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2021-11-17 16:36:08 | Top 4 Black Friday scams in 2021 (lien direct) | Black Friday is just around the corner, and the bad guys are ready with their scams. | |||
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2021-11-11 14:49:29 | Checklist 255: Help Wanted: Data Guardian (lien direct) | LinkedIn scam job ads and how to avoid them. Plus: Are those social media quizzes really safe to answer (spoiler alert: NO!). | |||
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2021-11-05 19:01:49 | macOS Monterey security and privacy guide (lien direct) | Guide to new macOS Monterey security and privacy with how-tos. Includes Mail Privacy Protection, Private Relay, HTTPS upgrade, and more! | |||
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2021-11-05 11:47:24 | Checklist 254: Every Day is Black Friday (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, safe online holiday shopping tips for 2021. Plus: How to avoid delivery scams, package theft, and identity theft. | |||
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2021-10-29 15:00:00 | Checklist 253: App Tracking Opacity (lien direct) | Is Facebook using accelerometer data to track iPhone users? And should you update to macOS Monterey? | |||
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2021-10-22 11:32:59 | Checklist 252: Cheating, Spying, and Cheating (lien direct) | Another stalkerware company leaking data; warnings about iOS CSAM scanning appear to come true; and students using Live Text to cheat? | |||
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2021-10-21 15:34:00 | What are keyword warrants? (lien direct) | Keyword warrants are used by law enforcement to see users' private search data. Learn more about the issue + search privacy in this article. | |||
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2021-10-19 15:00:00 | New MacBook Pros, M1 Pro and M1 Max unveiled at Unleashed Event (lien direct) | Apple's Unleashed event introduced the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips - and the new MacBook Pro models that they will power. | |||
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2021-10-18 11:35:08 | Objective by the Sea 4.0 (lien direct) | A selection of highlights and key takeaways from the Objective by the Sea 4.0 Mac security conference (includes links to video recordings). | |||
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2021-10-14 12:27:15 | Checklist 251: Problems, Revisited (lien direct) | iOS updates and research attribution, no E2EE Safari bookmarks after all, and stalkerware company mSpy gets caught! | |||
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2021-10-13 17:48:49 | How to check for stalkerware on an iPhone (lien direct) | Learn how to check for stalkerware on an iPhone, and how stalkerware on iOS works. Plus: where to learn more about stalkerware on macOS. |
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