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2020-01-14 18:01:00 | Cybersecurity New Year\'s Resolution #3: Test your phishing awareness (lien direct) | By testing your knowledge of the full spectrum of phishing tactics out there - by seeing what you know...and what you don't - you'll be better equipped to deal with even the sneakiest of phishing attempts. | |||
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2020-01-13 16:00:00 | The California Consumer Privacy Act (lien direct) | The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is legislation designed to protect the digital privacy and consumer rights of residents of the State of California. | |||
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2020-01-11 08:01:00 | Why you should update Firefox right now, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (lien direct) | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an alert about a “critical vulnerability” affecting Mozilla's Firefox browser. The DHS has advised all Firefox users to update their browser software immediately. In this short article, we'll explain what the vulnerability is, help you parse the language used in the security advisory, tell you who is affected, and let you know how to get your updates and stay safe. What is the vulnerability? According ... | Vulnerability | ||
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2020-01-09 17:00:00 | Checklist 169: New Year, New Rules! (lien direct) | It's the first Checklist of 2020, and we're starting things off with some important privacy news from the great state of California. We'll also discuss (another) potential issue with Amazon's Ring doorbell surveillance camera. And finally, we'll leave you with a decidedly low-tech security tip that you'll want to remember all year long! | |||
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2020-01-08 20:20:00 | Cybersecurity New Year\'s Resolution #2: Turn on 2FA (lien direct) | Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is one of the best cybersecurity tools available to you. The main benefit of two-factor authentication is that it adds another layer of protection to your accounts and services, above and beyond passwords | |||
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2020-01-07 15:00:00 | RCS chat: a better SMS for Android? (lien direct) | Android has started rolling out Rich Communication Services (RCS) chat features to users of its Messages app, touting this as a better, more up-to-date successor to traditional SMS texting. However, there is still some confusion about what RCS is... | |||
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2020-01-06 18:54:28 | Is your bank a privacy threat? (lien direct) | Many people are aware that large tech companies like Facebook and Google collect and monetize user data . But privacy advocates are now sounding the alarm about the growing trend of consumer banks and credit card companies doing the same thing. | |||
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2020-01-02 17:26:00 | Cybersecurity New Year\'s Resolution #1: Get a password manager (lien direct) | This January, we're going to offer you the chance to make some changes which will improve your cybersecurity posture and keep you safer all year long. To do this, we'll give you some background information on each “cybersecurity New Year's resolution” and also walk you through the steps needed to take action. For many people, these may be things that they've been putting off for a while - things that they ... | |||
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2020-01-02 17:00:00 | Best of the Checklist: January 2nd, 2019 (lien direct) | The Checklist is taking a little holiday break this week, but we'll be back on the 9th of January with a new podcast. Until then, we'd like to invite you to check out these classic Checklists you might have missed, especially as they touch on topics that have been in the news of late! In what follows, we'll let you know what's been going on in the world of cybersecurity for ... | |||
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2019-12-27 15:00:00 | Cybersecurity in 2019: Top 9 stories that show what the future holds (lien direct) | This year was a big one for cybersecurity news, with plenty of stories worthy of inclusion in a year-end review. We'll take you through the top stories of 2019 which help us see the shape of things to come. | |||
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2019-12-22 14:00:00 | How to set up an IoT gift for security (lien direct) | It's that time of year again, when kids and adults alike will soon be unwrapping presents and playing with new toys. But if you receive an Internet of Things (IoT) device as a gift, you may want to pay extra attention to the cybersecurity ramifications of adding it to your home network. Unfortunately, many Internet-enabled home appliances and toys have been found to have serious security weaknesses - weaknesses which malicious ... | |||
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2019-12-20 20:07:57 | Apple in 2019: Naughty or Nice? (lien direct) | It's that time of year again, when Santa makes his list, checks it twice and, well, you know the rest. So in the spirit of the season, we're going to take a look at some of the top Apple stories of 2019 to see if the company was naughty or nice this year. .nice {background: rgb(107,219,107); background: -moz-linear-gradient(left, rgba(107,219,107,1) 0%, rgba(5,112,0,1) 100%); background: -webkit-linear-gradient(left, rgba(107,219,107,1) 0%,rgba(5,112,0,1) 100%); background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(107,219,107,1) ... | |||
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2019-12-19 17:00:00 | Checklist 168: It only FEELS like a recap (lien direct) | This week's Checklist topics may sound familiar, but don't be fooled! We revisit three stories that we've talked about before, but which now have some updates worth discussing (spoiler: it's not all good news!). On this week's Checklist, it's deja vu all over again: $20 bucks and a security breach on pump four…revisitedLast week's Communications Limits…revisitedBad passwords…revisited (again) $20 on four: the case for paper money Earlier in the year, we covered a story ... | |||
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2019-12-17 17:00:00 | Georgia Weidman on penetration testing and the future of cybersecurity (lien direct) | Georgia Weidman is a penetration tester, security researcher, writer, trainer, and entrepreneur. She is the author of a highly-regarded book which teaches the fundamentals of penetration testing, Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking, and has taught security courses and conducted advanced training sessions at such prestigious venues as Black Hat, Tulane University, West Point, and the NSA. Weidman is also the founder of ... | |||
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2019-12-17 14:00:00 | SecureMac marks 20 years of Apple security (lien direct) | Cybersecurity firm has changed with threat landscape; looks to future | Threat | ||
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2019-12-13 05:00:00 | Checklist 167: Apple updates all of it (lien direct) | Cupertino rolled out new features and bug fixes for all of its operating systems, so we're going to take a look at last week's security news broken down by OS. | |||
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2019-12-10 17:00:00 | New fileless malware for macOS linked to Lazarus Group (lien direct) | The new malware sample bears similarities to the well-known AppleJeus malware, which targets cryptocurrency exchanges. AppleJeus is the product of Lazarus Group, a shadowy cybercrime organization believed by many to be linked to North Korea. | Malware Medical | APT 38 | |
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2019-12-07 05:00:00 | Checklist 166: Warnings from the FUN Bureau (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, we'll look at some dumb ways to buy a smartwatch. We'll share a PSA from the FBI. And we'll talk politics and app security by way of FaceApp. | |||
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2019-12-03 14:00:00 | Setting up a new Mac for security: 7 tips and tricks (lien direct) | So you're the proud owner of a brand new Mac - wonderful! You're no doubt eager to try out all the bells and whistles; install your favorite apps; start using your new machine. We know the feeling. But part of setting up a new macOS device should always be making sure it's secure - and that's what we're going to cover in this quick setup guide. Follow these “Day 1” steps so ... | |||
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2019-11-29 19:00:00 | Checklist 165: Safe shopping for the holidays (lien direct) | This week's Checklist gets you ready for the seasonal shopping rush (from a cybersecurity perspective, anyway). We'll show you how to keep safe as you shop online; what gifts you might want to avoid; and how to make sure everything arrives as planned; and what to do when all the madness is over! This week's Checklist covers: How to shopWhat (not) to buyDeliveries and checkups Shop smart, shop safe Before you actually purchase anything ... | |||
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2019-11-26 16:45:00 | 10 ways to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams in 2019 (lien direct) | The holiday shopping season is almost here, and many of us are gearing up for the big sales that go with it. In particular, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are sure to be two of the busiest shopping days of 2019. But bargain hunters aren't the only ones looking forward to these retail extravaganzas: Hackers are already preparing to take advantage of unwary shoppers amidst all the craziness. And unfortunately, far too ... | |||
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2019-11-21 16:57:12 | Checklist 164: Over the River and Through the Woods (lien direct) | A a complete guide to how to keep yourself safe during the holiday travel season. We'll tell you what to do before you even walk out the door, how to protect yourself while you're traveling, and what things to bear in mind when you reach your destination. | |||
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2019-11-20 02:00:00 | SecureMac\'s Holiday Travel Survival Guide (lien direct) | The holidays mean lots of company in and out, and travel. Follow these simple 10 tips to harden your security and keep your privacy this holiday season. | |||
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2019-11-19 20:37:40 | 5 Airbnb security and privacy tips (lien direct) | Holiday travel season is almost here. And while many of us will be staying with family, friends, or in hotels, a growing number of people are making use of Airbnb to find lodging during the holidays. Airbnb rentals can be an excellent option for travellers: They're cost-effective, conveniently located, and feel a bit more like home than the local Marriott! But staying in someone else's space - as opposed to a ... | |||
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2019-11-14 17:20:00 | Checklist 163: Encryption Minus the Encryption (lien direct) | On this edition of The Checklist: Apple Mail Encryption, Now with Less Encryption!, Ransomware Revisited, and A Ring of Insecurity. | Ransomware | ||
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2019-11-12 19:09:54 | The SecureMac Interview: Security Researcher Patrick Wardle talks nation-state malware and the future of macOS (lien direct) | Patrick Wardle is a security researcher and software developer whose areas of expertise include macOS malware and nation-state threats. Wardle is Principal Security Researcher at Jamf and creator of the Objective-See suite of security tools. He is also the founder of the world's premier Mac security conference: Objective by the Sea. We caught up with Patrick to talk about macOS security as well as the ... | Malware | ||
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2019-11-11 21:23:45 | Digital forensics and privacy: 3 things to know (lien direct) | Digital forensic analysts are the Sherlocks of cybersecurity, gathering and interpreting evidence from digital sources for use in criminal or civil court cases. While the field of digital forensics is an interesting topic in its own right, it's also worth learning about if you're interested in digital privacy issues. Understanding how digital forensic analysts work-and in particular, what they look for in their investigations-can teach you a lot about what's going ... | |||
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2019-11-11 20:09:44 | Encrypted messaging apps: Everything you need to know (lien direct) | Privacy is hard to come by these days. Malicious actors, large corporations, and governments are constantly trying to look over your shoulder when you're online. But some in the tech community are fighting back. Tools like ad blockers, no-track browsers, and VPNs can help keep digital snoops in check. One of the most important of these technologies is encrypted messaging, which is available through a number of third-party and native applications. So how ... | |||
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2019-11-08 16:37:40 | Checklist 162: Insecurity with a “light” touch (lien direct) | On this week's Checklist, we'll talk about a privacy issue with a privacy service. We'll look at how social engineering works in practice by examining “SIM-swapping”. And we'll check out a high-tech hacking story that reads like something out of a Hollywood thriller. Here's the Checklist for this week: Taking the privacy out of VPNSIM-swapping 101An audio hack with a “light” touch When VPNs go public As many as 2,000 users of the popular ... | Hack | ||
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2019-11-07 14:00:24 | 7 Facts About Ransomware Attacks on Local Government (lien direct) | High-profile ransomware attacks on city and state governments have made national and international news in the past year. Many people are left wondering how serious the problem is-and what, if anything, can be done about it. | Ransomware | ||
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2019-11-05 15:00:33 | 5 Things to Know About Blockchain Voting (lien direct) | Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of any democracy. But in recent years, the integrity of the electoral process itself has been called into question. People across the ideological spectrum are concerned about the political, technological, and social issues around voting: Foreign interference in elections, voter access issues, demonstrably insecure voting machines, and voter fraud. While we may disagree on the details, all of us want secure elections with reliable ... | |||
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2019-11-04 15:56:50 | Cybersecurity and healthcare: When infosec is a matter of life and death (lien direct) | We've talked about how cybersecurity affects enterprises and schools. But there's another sector that is increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks: healthcare. The stakes are more than just financial-a cyberattack on a hospital or healthcare facility could literally become a matter of life and death. In this article we'll take a look at the state of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, and detail the unique challenges faced by information security teams working ... | |||
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2019-11-03 14:34:44 | Apple\'s China Problem (lien direct) | In recent weeks, several high-profile US organizations have faced controversy due to their ties with China-and due to the actions which they took in order to preserve those ties. | |||
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2019-11-01 20:41:07 | (Déjà vu) Siggen (lien direct) | Type: Malware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 07/01/19 7:49 pm Threat Level: High Description Siggen is malware that comes disguised as a copy of the popular WhatsApp chat program. Siggen Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove Siggen Malware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | Malware Threat | ||
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2019-11-01 20:41:07 | (Déjà vu) Loudminer (lien direct) | also known as BirdMiner Type: Malware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 07/01/19 7:43 pm Threat Level: High Description Loudminer is malware that uses infected systems to mine cryptocurrency. Loudminer Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove Loudminer Malware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | Malware Threat | ||
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2019-11-01 15:47:03 | Checklist 161: The Fixes Are In (Again) (lien direct) | On this edition of The Checklist: A look at the security bits of this week's Apple updates, Adware violating apps kicked out of the App Store, and Do rosary beads really need an app? Really? | |||
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2019-10-24 16:53:18 | Checklist 160: What If You Lose One Factor? (lien direct) | On this edition of The Checklist: What to do if you lose the 2FA “thing you have, Privacy concerns behind the wheel, and Who's who and why you should fear them. | |||
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2019-10-23 19:00:05 | The SecureMac Interview: Nancy Willard on Cyberbullying (lien direct) | Nancy Willard is an educator and lawyer who runs Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, an organization dedicated to creating a culture of civility and positivity online through empowering teens and the adults who care for them. She is the author of several books, including the first book ever published on the topic of cyberbullying, Cyberbullying and Cyberthreats: Responding to the Challenge of Online Social Cruelty, Threats, and ... | |||
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2019-10-18 18:03:10 | Checklist 159: What That and Tencent Will Get You (lien direct) | This week on the Checklist, we'll look at a troubling connection between Apple and the Chinese government. We'll revisit the issue of IoT security (spoiler: It's not getting any safer out there). And we'll round out the list with a reminder that when it comes to cybersecurity, sharing is caring! This week's Checklist is: What Website Warnings and Tencent will get youSecurity and an Internet of Things thingAnd would you please join ... | |||
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2019-10-16 07:02:43 | 8 Things Small Businesses can do to Prevent a Data Breach (lien direct) | Big companies spend millions of dollars guarding against data breaches-and sometimes they still come up short. So how can small businesses prevent data breaches? Can it even be done? Fortunately, the answer is yes-and there are a number of simple, cost-effective things smaller organizations can do to minimize their risk and keep their customers safe. Several of the insights in this piece came from our conversation data breach expert Troy Hunt, creator ... | Data Breach | ||
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2019-10-16 07:01:46 | The SecureMac Interview: Troy Hunt on data breaches (lien direct) | Troy Hunt is a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Developer Security. He is the creator of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), a free service that aggregates data breaches and lets people check if their accounts have been compromised. He is also a prolific speaker and educator, giving talks and organizing workshops around the world. We caught up with Troy to talk about how both businesses and individuals ... | |||
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2019-10-15 19:23:11 | Are Macs Safe for Enterprise? (lien direct) | Everyone loves a Mac. They're famously easy to use. Many people find themselves more productive on Macs. And let's face it-they definitely have a “cool” factor that PCs can't match. | |||
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2019-10-10 19:18:45 | Checklist 158: Catalina Bound (lien direct) | On this Checklist, we'll take a look at the latest version of macOS. We'll revisit two-factor authentication by way of a somewhat disappointing story involving Twitter. And we'll round out the show with news of yet another data breach. | |||
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2019-10-10 16:53:35 | Checkm8: The unpatchable iOS jailbreak (lien direct) | We've talked quite a bit about jailbreaks in the past couple of months, from Apple's accidental reintroduction of an old iOS jailbreak to one developer's attempt to create an app marketplace for unapproved iOS software. But recently, news has surfaced of a new jailbreak for iOS devices that could be bigger than all of these: checkm8. Discovered by a security researcher who goes by the handle axi0mX, checkm8 (which is pronounced “checkmate”) ... | |||
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2019-10-09 16:00:51 | The SecureMac Interview: Michael Hartl on technical sophistication (lien direct) | Michael Hartl is an award-winning educator and passionate advocate for technical literacy. He is the author of numerous books on programming, including the Ruby on Rails Tutorial, an introduction to web development which has helped people all around the world learn to code. Michael is also the founder of Learn Enough, an education company devoted to empowering people through the teaching of fundamental technical skills. In this SecureMac Interview, we talk ... | |||
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2019-10-09 16:00:40 | Understanding macOS Catalina Security and Privacy Features (lien direct) | It's official: macOS 10.15 Catalina has now been released to the public. The latest Mac OS has a number of new features, including several key enhancements to security and privacy. But Apple's release notes can sometimes be a bit heavy on jargon, leading users to wonder what the latest, greatest macOS updates actually mean! In this article, we'll take you on a tour of Catalina's security and privacy features, explaining their significance ... | Guideline | ||
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2019-10-04 17:17:38 | Checklist 157: Just Add S4LT (lien direct) | On this edition of The Checklist: The DoorDash data breach, Considering risks around AltStore, And the security side of recent Apple updates. | |||
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2019-10-02 17:53:03 | 7 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft (lien direct) | Identity theft can upend your life. It requires a tremendous amount of time and effort to undo the damage-and the aftereffects can be felt for months or even years. | |||
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2019-10-01 11:33:49 | (Déjà vu) GMERA (lien direct) | Type: Trojan Horse Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 10/01/19 6:24 pm Threat Level: High Description GMERA is a trojan horse that comes disguised as a stock trading app. It steals user information from infected systems, and uploads it to the web. GMERA Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove GMERA Trojan Horse from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | Threat | ||
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2019-10-01 11:33:48 | (Déjà vu) NewTab (lien direct) | Type: Adware Platform: Mac OS X Last updated: 07/01/19 7:48 pm Threat Level: High Description NewTab is adware that causes popups to appear in Safari. NewTab Threat Removal MacScan can detect and remove NewTab Adware from your system, as well as provide protection against other security and privacy threats. A 30-day trial is available to scan your system for this threat. Download MacScan | Threat |
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