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2020-05-18 21:01:00 | Is XProtect enough to keep you safe? (lien direct) | Mac malware threats are now increasing more rapidly than their Windows counterparts. With threats to macOS growing more prevalent and sophisticated, many users are starting to wonder if Apple's native security features are enough to keep them safe. In this article, we'll examine one of these built-in Mac protections: XProtect. We'll take a look at what XProtect is, how it works, and how it stacks up against third-party anti-malware solutions. What is ... | Malware | ||
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2020-05-18 15:00:00 | The difference between a VPN and a proxy (lien direct) | You've heard of VPNs, and you may have come across the term “proxy” or “proxy server” before. If you're like most people, you may be wondering if there's actually a difference between the two - and asking yourself whether or not a VPN is more secure than a proxy. The short answer is that VPNs and proxies perform similar functions, but do so in different ways. Depending on your needs, one ... | |||
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2020-05-14 16:00:00 | Checklist 185: Real Looking Scams and Fake Looking Help (lien direct) | This week on the Checklist, we cover: Deeper analysis of Covid-19 scam domainsBank whose letters set off alarm bellsPossible GDPR problem for Germany's Apple Stores Coronavirus scam sites: a taxonomy For the past couple of months, we've covered stories related to Covid-19 scams and security threats. One thing we noted early on was a surge in domain name registration for new websites related to the pandemic. While many of these were completely legitimate, ... | |||
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2020-05-07 15:09:00 | Checklist 184: Safe Passwords with Bart Busschots (lien direct) | This week on the Checklist, we sit down with a special guest to talk about passwords - plus we'll update you on Google's efforts to build a safer smart home. Passwords for humans If you've listened to the Checklist before, you know that the importance of good passwords is a favorite theme of ours - because it's such a fundamental aspect of digital security and privacy. This week, we sat down to talk ... | |||
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2020-05-01 17:35:00 | Google finds zero-click bugs affecting iOS, macOS, and more (lien direct) | his week, Google researchers announced that they had discovered multiple “zero-click” bugs in Apple's image-processing framework. Such vulnerabilities could potentially be used to develop exploits... | |||
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2020-04-30 15:00:00 | Checklist 183: Tracing the Contact Tracing Story (lien direct) | This week, we'll highlight some big decisions about mobile contact tracing from around the world - and we'll also let you know what's going on over at Apple (spoiler: get ready to update iOS). | |||
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2020-04-27 16:04:18 | Checklist 182: Tech Versus Tech Versus Coronavirus (lien direct) | This week, a special guest talks about the Apple/Google contact tracing tool (and the one proposed by France and Germany), plus we'll share an important warning about a new text messaging scam. | Tool | ||
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2020-04-17 15:00:00 | What is Fleeceware? (lien direct) | The term “fleeceware” was coined by the British security researchers who have been investigating it. It refers to apps that charge an excessive monthly subscription fee after a brief trial period has ended - even if a user has uninstalled the app from their device. | |||
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2020-04-16 17:57:45 | Apple releases new iPhone SE (lien direct) | Apple has just released the new iPhone SE after months of speculation and rumors, and will begin taking pre-orders for the compact and powerful new device on Friday, 17 April. The most affordable iPhone on the market, the iPhone SE starts at just $399 (USD) for an entry-level model. In what follows, we'll give you an overview of the iPhone SE's major features, including the implications for security and privacy. Size, storage, ... | |||
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2020-04-16 15:20:29 | Checklist 181: Tech Takes on Caronavirus (lien direct) | 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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2020-04-14 21:01:19 | Apple and Google Develop Covid-19 Contact Tracing Tool (lien direct) | Apple and Google have announced that they're working together to create a Covid-19 contact tracing framework for mobile devices. In this piece, we'll tell you what you need to know about this important new technology. What is it? The joint project is aimed at developing a Bluetooth-based contact tracing system that will alert iOS and Android users if they've come into contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19. When will it ... | Tool | ||
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2020-04-13 15:27:00 | Teaching computers to kids (lien direct) | With schools closed indefinitely, many of us are looking for ways to keep our kids engaged and occupied at home (without just plonking them down in front of the TV for hours at a time!). | |||
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2020-04-10 17:00:35 | Checklist 180: Scams, Sign-Ins, and Automatic Updates (lien direct) | This week on the Checklist, we'll share a new warning about coronavirus scams, update you on the state of Apple's secure sign-in service, and debate the merits of our own advice! Don't fall for it The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act - the federal government's initiative to curb the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic - has now been signed into law. In the next couple of ... | |||
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2020-04-08 18:15:37 | Four Apps for Helping Others (lien direct) | The Covid-19 pandemic has created an enormous amount of stress and uncertainty. It's understandable: We're worried about our relatives, nervous about the state of the economy, and concerned for our own health. We all want to know when things will return to normal, but there is no clear answer to that question. There's a lot that is out of our control. At times like this, many people find that doing something ... | ★★★★ | ||
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2020-04-07 16:48:57 | Cybersecurity Film and TV Guide (lien direct) | Many of us will be stuck inside for the foreseeable future. But while we won't be heading to the movies any time soon, that doesn't mean we have to go without entertainment! | |||
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2020-04-03 21:20:14 | Checklist 179: An Updates Update (lien direct) | Apple has released updates for a number of apps and OSes over the past couple of weeks. In this Checklist, we'll take you through the most important of these - covering new features as well as security fixes. | |||
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2020-03-30 19:37:09 | LightSpy: APT malware for iOS (lien direct) | Security researchers have discovered a new form of iOS malware that they've dubbed LightSpy affecting both iOS and Android. | Malware | ||
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2020-03-27 19:04:18 | A Checklist of Checklists Around Covid-19 (lien direct) | The Checklist is taking a break this week, but with all that's going on in the world, and with so many new changes to the way we live and work, we wanted to point you to some resources that can help keep you safe and happy. | |||
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2020-03-26 21:00:00 | Apple\'s March 2020 Updates (lien direct) | Apple has just released a raft of updates, and some of them have important security and privacy implications. In this brief article, we'll highlight some of the key points from Cupertino's release notes and explain their significance. Then (in a sign of the times) we'll offer a special addendum to our update guidance. macOS 10.15.4 Version 10.15.4 of macOS patches a number of serious vulnerabilities. Related security patches were also issued to ... | |||
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2020-03-23 20:25:26 | Avoiding Covid-19 Financial Relief Scams (lien direct) | In a bid to blunt the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. lawmakers have proposed a program of direct relief payments to citizens. The first payments are expected sometime in April 2020, though the specifics are still undetermined. However, due to the high potential for fraudsters to take advantage of the situation, the United States Federal Trade Commission has already issued an alert to the public to be on ... | |||
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2020-03-20 20:14:12 | Checklist 178: Another Coronavirus Checklist (lien direct) | The world is changing so fast that it can be hard to keep up. This week on the Checklist, we'll take a look at how life is going to be different in the weeks and months ahead - and what you can do to stay safe, productive … and happy. Security and privacy in a pandemicCybersecurity for remote workersTips from two decades of working at homeWorst-case scenario preparedness Keeping your data locked ... | |||
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2020-03-19 14:30:00 | SecureMac Releases MacScan 3.3 (lien direct) | Cybersecurity firm SecureMac has released the latest version of its macOS malware detection and removal tool: MacScan 3.3. | Malware | ||
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2020-03-19 07:00:00 | Objective by the Sea 3.0 (lien direct) | The world's only Mac and iOS security conference returned home to Maui last week, with some of the best minds in Apple security research coming together for a few days of learning, training, information sharing, and tool demos. The conference is a truly one-of-a-kind event, and not only strengthens the Mac security community but also allows students and younger researchers to network with some of the top experts in their field. ... | Tool | ||
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2020-03-17 07:00:00 | What Is SIM Swapping? (lien direct) | SIM swapping is a serious cybersecurity threat - and it's on the rise, affecting everyone from ordinary people to tech titans like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. In this short piece, we'll explain what SIM swapping is, how it works, and how to protect yourself. What is SIM swapping? SIM swapping can be thought of as part social engineering scam, part identity theft. A SIM swap takes place when a bad actor convinces ... | Threat | ||
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2020-03-12 15:00:00 | Checklist 177: The Coronavirus Checklist (lien direct) | This Checklist is all about Covid-19, the severe new form of coronavirus which has recently reached pandemic status. We'll cover several safety issues related to the virus - both digital and physical | |||
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2020-03-11 15:00:00 | Sarah Edwards on digital forensic analysis (lien direct) | Sarah Edwards is a digital forensic analyst whose area of specialization is Mac and iOS forensics. She works as a Senior Digital Forensics Researcher for BlackBag Technologies, and is also a teacher, holding the position of Principal Instructor at the SANS Institute, where her pedagogical skills have garnered praise from students and colleagues alike. In addition, Edwards is the creator of an open-source tool for iOS and macOS ... | Tool | ||
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2020-03-10 15:30:00 | Are Adware and PUPs Really Harmless? (lien direct) | Mac malware is largely made up of adware and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) - and these are often regarded as nuisances rather than true dangers. | Malware | ||
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2020-03-09 17:00:00 | 11 Ways to Make Remote Work Safer (lien direct) | As the Covid-19 virus continues to spread, more companies will consider remote work as a way to keep their teams healthy and safe. But for many businesses, this will be their first experiment with remote work at scale - and they may not be ready for the cybersecurity issues that it brings. | |||
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2020-03-05 17:00:00 | Checklist 176: Cloudiness Around Clearview AI (lien direct) | Checklist 176 is all about privacy, security, and the little startup that may have stolen your face. | |||
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2020-03-02 20:03:07 | What is Stalkerware? (lien direct) | We'll tell you everything you need to know in order to understand what stalkerware is and how to avoid it. | |||
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2020-03-02 15:00:00 | Security researcher Phil Stokes on the state of Mac malware (lien direct) | Phil Stokes is a malware researcher and technical writer for SentinelOne, an emerging powerhouse in the world of enterprise cybersecurity. He is also an independent app developer who has created several macOS troubleshooting tools. In March, he will present his research at the Objective by the Sea 3.0 macOS security conference. We spoke with Phil about the state of Mac malware today - and why Apple is going ... | Malware | ||
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2020-02-27 17:00:00 | The Checklist 175: Certified Good for a Limited Time (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, we'll talk about Apple's moves to improve web security. We'll look at what Google is doing to make downloads safer. And last but not least, we'll give you a quick intro to data breach prevention. | Data Breach | ||
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2020-02-21 14:00:00 | Is Mac malware really outpacing Windows malware? (lien direct) | Earlier this month, security researchers at Malwarebytes released a bombshell report which claimed that Mac malware threats were outpacing Windows threats for the first time ever. The report analyzed data taken from a variety of sources, including telemetry from the actual Mac and Windows machines of home and enterprise users. The core findings were remarkable, to say the least: a 400% year-over-year increase in Mac-specific threats and an eyebrow-raising 2:1 ... | Malware | ||
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2020-02-20 17:00:00 | Checklist 174: Building a Safer Nest (lien direct) | This week on the Checklist, we'll start off with a big list of tips to keep your iPhone safe and happy … and then we'll take a new look at Google's Nest smart home devices. | |||
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2020-02-19 14:00:00 | 7 Cybersecurity Tips for E-Filing Taxes in 2020 (lien direct) | With the April 15 tax filing deadline just weeks away, millions of U.S. taxpayers are getting ready to electronically file their tax returns. But electronic data transfer carries risks... | |||
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2020-02-18 16:52:17 | 4 Tax Scams to Avoid in 2020 (lien direct) | For U.S. residents, the annual April 15 tax filing deadline is fast approaching. Unfortunately, every year around this time, fraudsters attempt to take advantage of people's understandable anxiety over tax delinquency and refund issues with an array of scams. | |||
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2020-02-17 20:00:09 | What is Doxware? (lien direct) | Ransomware is a major security threat which affects individuals, businesses, and governments. Over the past few years, researchers have noticed an increase in a new type of ransomware: doxware. | Threat | ||
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2020-02-13 17:00:00 | Checklist 173: Are you smarter than the average startup? (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, we'll talk about the malware that's infected millions of Macs worldwide, a social media service with data privacy issues, and the most common security problems facing startups. | Malware | ||
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2020-02-10 21:29:23 | 3 Common Valentine\'s Day scams (and how to avoid them) (lien direct) | It's almost Valentine's Day … but Cupid isn't the only one looking for targets. Every year, hackers and scammers take advantage of people's emotions around this holiday and do serious financial and psychological damage. | |||
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2020-02-10 15:00:00 | The SecureMac Interview: Voatz on mobile voting (lien direct) | Voatz is a privately-owned mobile voting platform backed by blockchain technology. The company began somewhat spontaneously - founder Nimit Sawhney built the prototype on a whim during a SXSW hackathon - but has since grown into a full-fledged mobile voting company, operating public and private elections around the country and attracting millions of dollars in funding from investors. We sat down with the team at Voatz ... | |||
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2020-02-06 18:44:21 | Best of the Checklist: February 6th, 2020 (lien direct) | The Checklist is taking a brief hiatus, but will return next week with a new show. In the meantime, check out these Checklists from the archives. | |||
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2020-01-31 20:06:35 | 8 Tips to Keep your iPhone Healthy and Safe (lien direct) | Your iPhone is a marvel of engineering: slick, powerful, and easy to use. But it's also a complex device, with lots of little-known features - and it's not immune to security issues. Here are 8 tips to help you get more out of your iPhone, and to keep it running smoothly and safely for years to come. | |||
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2020-01-30 21:00:00 | Apple Updates macOS, iOS, and more (lien direct) | Apple has released updated versions of its major operating systems, with some important bug fixes and security patches. In this brief article, we'll take you through the highlights of the release notes and let you know what they mean. | |||
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2020-01-30 16:00:00 | Checklist 172: A Ring of Trouble (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, we'll revisit the issues with Amazon's Ring, take another look at iCloud backups, and hit the highlights from Apple's latest round of OS updates. | |||
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2020-01-29 16:03:00 | 6 Things to Know about Open Firmware Password Protection (lien direct) | Macs are very safe computers, but they're not immune to attacks - or to theft. Luckily, your Mac has some hidden features that can be enabled for extra security. One of these is Open Firmware Password Protection. Here's what you need to know about it. article span.backnum { font-family:"Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 10rem; opacity: 0.3; line-height: 1; position:absolute; left: 1rem; top: 0;} article ol.lg{list-style-type: none;} article ol.lg li {padding-left: 9rem; position: relative; margin-left: ... | |||
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2020-01-28 15:01:00 | Apple in space: 7 things you should know (lien direct) | Toward the end of last year, reports and rumors surfaced about a top-secret Apple program to develop satellite communications technology. | |||
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2020-01-23 18:00:00 | Apple and the FBI (lien direct) | The government wants Apple to unlock a terrorist's iPhone. Are they asking the impossible? In the wake of the December terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, in which three service members lost their lives, the federal government has renewed calls for Apple to provide a “backdoor” by which authorities can bypass the encryption on iPhones. In this brief article, we'll look at the background to this most recent clash ... | |||
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2020-01-23 16:00:00 | Checklist 171: Here, FIDO! (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, we'll see how private your iCloud backups really are; we'll examine the strange story of how the richest person in the world got hacked; and finally, we'll look at a technology that promises a better way to do 2FA. This week on the Checklist: Considering iCloud and end-to-end encryptionA WhatsApp bromance gone badIf you've got an iPhone, here's FIDO! What happens in your iCloud… We've known for a while that ... | ★★★ | ||
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2020-01-22 14:00:00 | Cybersecurity New Year\'s Resolution #4: Teach someone about cybersecurity (lien direct) | Rather than doing something to protect yourself, we'll challenge you to teach someone else about cybersecurity and help them take steps to keep themselves safe. | |||
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2020-01-16 17:00:00 | Checklist 170: A Great Big List + Home Insecurity (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, we'll take a look at someone else's checklist of security tips, plus we'll talk about what happens when companies that don't specialize in security decide to get into the security business. |
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