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The Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 428 - Avoiding SMS for 2FA and a Plot Twist for 23andMeThis week on The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac - Using two-factor authentication is a great idea. Using SMS for 2FA is about the worst way to do it. We’ll tell you why. Plus - plot twist for 23andMe. You may think you know the latest, but do you? Listen in and find out on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2025-06-2015 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 354 - Safe Holiday Shopping in the Metaverse and MeatspaceIt’s the holiday season, and The Checklist by SecureMac wants to make sure you’re shopping safely - online and in physical stores. Beware the Grinch Bots and Juggers! And find out what those things are on Checklist No. 354, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2023-11-3016 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 304 - Black Friday Scams 2022 with Nick LeonBlack Friday 2022 is next week! Are you ready? Scammers hope you are not. Getting us ready - SecureMac’s Nick Leon has put together a Black Friday Scams 2022 checklist. He’s here to walk us through it on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-11-1726 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 293 - Going (Securely) Back to SchoolOn 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. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-08-2518 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 290 - When and When Not to Be "That Person"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. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-08-0415 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 289 - Breaches, Edits, and HeatOn 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. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-07-2816 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 288 - Everything Old Is News AgainOn 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. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-07-2114 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 270 - Avoiding Tax Scams with Nick LeonTax time is upon us in the U.S. Today, we revisit a conversation with SecureMac’s Nick Leon. Originally centered on the 2021 tax season and scams associated with the pandemic, COVID didn't go away last year, and scammers haven't gone away either. We'll hit some scams to watch out for on Checklist 270, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-03-1024 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 263 - Avoiding QR Code Phishing ScamsFor years, people didn't "get" QR codes. But when the world got COVID-19, this technology that let people do things without touching things got bigger. Bigger with business, bigger with government, and - no surprise - bigger with bad guys. We're talking avoiding QR code phishing scams with SecureMac's Nick Leon on Checklist 263 Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-01-2021 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 262 - General Mayhem and Private RelayPrivate Relay is a feature for iCloud+ users meant to guard their privacy online. We’ll talk about what it is, how to make sure it’s working, and why it made news this week. Plus a little bit about a little security update from Apple, all on Checklist No. 262, brought to you by SecureMac.Check out our show notes:SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-01-1319 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 261 - Apple and Legacy ContactsWhat happens to your data when you die? Apple has made accessing that easier for your loved ones with Legacy Contacts. We’ll talk about what those are, how to assign them, and how they can access your data once you’re gone on Checklist 261, brought to you by SecureMac.Check out our show notes:SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2022-01-0620 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 260 - The Hacky Holidays SpecialAn 11 year-old wreaks havoc, a game that is not worth playing, and putting a blind guy behind the wheel - Voices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.Check out our show notes:SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-12-2336 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 259 - Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the WorldSecurity researchers have found the biggest bug in the world and it is apparently everywhere. We’ll learn about Log4j, talk about Log4Shell, and figure out what the SHELL we can do about it.Plus - a plethora of updates from Apple this week. We'll hit those on Checklist No. 259, brought to you by SecureMac.Check out our show notes:SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-12-1625 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 258 - Trackers, Thieves, and Sypware WarningsIf you’re a Verizon iPhone user, Verizon may be tracking what you do online. We’ll talk about that and how to stop it. Plus - Using AirTag to steal cars, and Apple warns Pegasus targets. Lots to hear on Checklist no. 258, brought to you by SecureMacCheck out our show notes:SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-12-1018 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 257 - Suing to Stop PegasusApple is looking to tie Pegasus down. We’ll look at the Cupertino-company’s legal moves against Pegasus creator NSO Group. Plus - Avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and the Messaging apps the FBI doesn’t want you to know about. We tell all on Checklist No. 257, brought to you by SecureMacCheck out our show notes:SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-12-0220 minThe Checklist by SecureMacA Checklist of Checklists for ThanksgivingThe folks from The Checklist and SecureMac are spending time with family this week, and yet - we’d still like to be of service. So, we’ve gone back and gathered a few shows that seem ripe for these traveling/shopping/spending time with family days. Find them all in the notes for this week’s show: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-11-2503 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 256 - A Lack of Mail Privacy ProtectionIf you’ve got Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection set up and you’ve got an Apple Watch you may not have as much protection as you think. Plus - Apple gives a little insight back to advertisers, and an interesting story of iPhone scams in India on Checklist No. 256 brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-11-1918 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 255 - Help Wanted: Data GuardianScammers are using real ads for fake jobs to steal people’s personal data. We’ll look at how and how to avoid being taken. Plus - those fun quizzes telling you which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle you are could actually be bad for your digital health. Find out why on Checklist No. 255 brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-11-1119 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 254 - Every Day is Black FridayIt is too early to say “Happy Holidays,” but it’s never too early for safe holidays. Supply chain and shipping worries have pushed the holiday shopping season earlier than ever. WIth that in mind, we are talking safe holiday shopping on Checklist 254, brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-11-0415 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 252 - Cheating, Spying, and CheatingOn Checklist 252 by SecureMac- Visiting a new danger around stalkerware- Governments want to use tech similar to Apple’s CSAM detection to peek into other parts of our lives- Kids get clever with Live Text in iOS 15Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-10-2121 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 251 - Problems, RevisitedRemember “illusionofchaos,” that security researcher Apple spent the summer ignoring? They’re doing it again - failing to give credit where credit is due. A look at that, plus the bad guys at mSpy are worse than we thought! Problems, Revisited on Checklist no. 251, brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-10-1416 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 250 - Apple Additions and Cybersecurity AwarenessOn Checklist No. 250 by SecureMac:- Still more privacy and security moves from Apple- A lack of cybersecurity awareness kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness MonthDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-10-0721 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 247 - Grounding PegasusThis week, The Checklist looks at software updates for every bit of Apple gear aimed at plugging the vulnerability exploited by NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. Plus - Apple’s 80-minute media event features about one-minute on Privacy and Security. We’ll ponder why on Checklist No. 247, brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-09-1717 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 246 - Apple Delays CSAM PlansApple shook the privacy minded world last month with its expanded protections for children plans. Now, it plans to take those plans more slowly. News from Apple and reaction to it, plus a country’s caught elbow-deep in spyware. We’ll talk who and where on Checklist No. 246 - brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-09-0915 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 245 - Controlling Permissions on DevicesThe folks at jamf are out with a report - “An Analysis of iOS App Permissions.” Working largely from that, Checklist No. 245 by SecureMac looks at:- What sorts of apps seek what sorts of access- Reasons we should care about those permissions- What businesses and individuals can do about controlling permissionsGive it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-09-0222 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 244 - Stalkerware and Kids’ SafetyA couple of tech sites have run ads that look like articles advertising spyware that looks like a child protection app. We’ll look at the latest from mSpy, plus an article that says Apple does not protect children from people who didn’t turn on Parental Controls. All of that on Checklist 244, brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-08-2619 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 243 - Protections, Passwords, and KidsOn Checklist No. 243 by SecureMac:- Explanations and pushback continue around Apple’s Extended Protections for Children- T-Mobile USA has lost info on over 40-million people- And kids aren’t great at the password thingGive it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes:SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-08-1925 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 242 - Expanded Protections and PushbackApple made some huge announcements last week aimed at protecting kids. While that is laudable, Apple’s plans raised more than a few privacy concerns. We’ll look at Expanded Protections and Pushback on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-08-1227 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 239 - Two + Two = YouWhile online ads may anonymize your data, there’s a whole industry working to put that data and your identity back together. We’ll talk about that, plus stopping spam calls and stolen passwords from stolen iPhones. It’s all on Checklist No. 239, brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-07-1523 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 237 - The LinkedIn Data LeakIs it a data leak, or data lake? We'll talk about the personal info of LinkedIn users that's up for sale. Also - what’s going on with who’s health records? And revisiting ID in Apple Wallet - all of that on Checklist No. 237 brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-07-0121 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 236 - ID in Apple Wallet with Nick LeonApple has a plan to put government IDs in the Wallet App on iPhone. Convenient? Sure! But, as with anything new in technology, there are concerns. We’ll look at those from the technical side and the philosophical side with SecureMac’s Nick Leon on Checklist No. 236, brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-06-2419 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 235 - A Trio of TopicsOn Checklist No. 235 by SecureMac:- The problem with buying tech from the blacklist- Apple tightens security on AirTag- A surprising security change coming for iOSGive it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-06-1722 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 233 - A Spate of Scams and Following Up on VenmoText scams target the stay-at-homes, phishing scams target folks headed back to the office, and Venmo manages to be less social, more private, and still annoy the privacy minded. Check it out on Checklist No. 233 brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-06-0317 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 232 - Practice Safe Venmo and Update Your StuffDo you know what Venmo is? President Biden does. For a while at least, we knew what he was doing with it. SecureMac's Nick Leon joins us to talk Venmo and security. Then - a look at a huge security issue fixed in this week's macOS 11.4 update.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-05-2721 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 231 - Security News RoundupThree topics this week: We’ll check Craig Federighi’s comments about malware on the Mac, we’ll look at why the gas stopped in the southeastern US, and Apple seems to be fixing (?) an ATT issue. We’ll hit it all on Checklist 231, brought to you by SecureMac. Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-05-2019 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 230 - Waiting for Various LabelsHave you heard? The Google Play Store’s doing privacy labels just like Apple. Except one site says, no they aren’t. We’ll dive into that. Plus - AirTag’s been out for a couple of weeks. We’ll tackle a physical safety concern and some fun that hackers are having on Checklist No. 230, brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-05-1318 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 229 - Zero-Days and WebKit with August TrometerA week after a slew of updates from Apple, a smaller slew of updates from Apple. Apple issued updates this week meant to tackle two zero-day vulnerabilities tied to WebKit. So… what are those things again? August Trometer joins us to talk it over on Checklist 229, brought to you by SecureMac. Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-05-0622 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 227 - Playing AirTagAirTag, Apple’s long awaited device tracker, was finally announced this week. It should be great for keeping track of your stuff, but what’s to stop it from tracking you? We’ll look at the product, some pushback, and privacy issues on Checklist 227 - brought to you by SecureMac. Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-04-2320 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 226 - Yet Another Facebook BreachFacebook data on over half-a-billion users has been found on a public hacker site. The good news: The data’s been out there since 2019. Wait… why is that good news? Facebook didn’t tell anyone about the data. How’d we find out? And what’s happening now? Find out now on Checklist 226 - brought to you by SecureMac. Give it a listen, and please tell friends about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-04-1516 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 225 - Raising Digital Citizens with Robert SpecialeFrom cyberbullying to misinformation to leaving a digital footprint - things that didn’t even exist when a lot of us were kids are things today’s children deal with every day. We’ll talk with educator Robert Speciale about raising better digital citizens on Checklist no. 225 - brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-04-0142 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 224 - Cloudburst Over Hobby LobbyReports says a misconfigured AWS cloud server left the info of hundreds of thousands of Hobby Lobby customers exposed. We’ll look at that and a few takes on how best to secure the cloud. Plus - revisiting a checklist on cloud misconceptions with “Security in Color” host Dominique West. All of that on Checklist 224 brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-03-2528 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 223 - Visiting Clubhouse and Revisiting App Privacy LabelsIf you spend any time on the socials, you’ve heard people talk about Clubhouse. It’s been around for close to a year, though it’s really taken off over the past few months. We’ll look at its safety, then look at Privacy Labels with Clubhouse as a sort of yardstick on Checklist 223 brought to you by SecureMac.Give it a listen, and please tell friend about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-03-1917 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 221 - A Trio of Privacy Checklists from AppleApple has three great checklists that we’re featuring on this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts- If you want to stop sharing with someone whom you previously shared with- If you want to make sure no one else can see your locationGive it a listen, and please tell friends about this show!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Secu...
2021-03-0420 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 217 - The State of Apple’s App Tracking TransparencyLast week was Data Privacy Day, and Apple tackled it in big ways. Checklist 217 by SecureMac looks at Apple’s App Tracking Transparency push, as well as its war of words with Facebook. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-02-0421 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 214 - Five Big Mac Malware Stories from 2020With a new year just underway, we thought we’d look back at five big Mac malware stories for 2020. SecureMac’s Nick Leon joins us to talk about FinSpy, GravityRAT, XCSSET, ThiefQuest, and Shlayer. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-01-1423 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 213 - New Year Security ResolutionsThe start of a new year is a great time to start strengthen your digital security. Today, we hit two security resolution: - Get and Use a Password Manager- Turn on Two-Factor AuthenticationFind out more on the first Checklist of 2021 - brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2021-01-0816 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 212 - The Hacky Holidays SpecialVoices of Checklists passed tell us about their favorite hacker movies, including Hackers, WarGames, Sneakers, and Superman III. What did they get right? What did they get wrong? And what can we learn from them? Snuggle up for The Hacky Holidays Special - brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-12-2436 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 211 - Avoiding a Scammy New YearThe holidays! A time of love, warmth, and good cheer. Also, prime time for scammers. We’ll look at some delivery scams and how to avoid them with SecureMac’s Nick Leon. Plus - news of the COVID-19 vaccines brings - you guessed it - more scams. Avoiding a Scammy New Year on Checklist 211, brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-12-1719 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 210 - Shopping for Internet of Things ThingsWith time ticking down, you may be ordering IoT things for holiday gifts. Be sure what you’re buying is safe! We’ve got a Checklist for that. Plus - 33 vulnerabilities pose a threat to “millions” of IoT devices. We’ll talk AMNESIA: 33 on Checklist 210, brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-12-1014 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 209 - Apple Flouts the Firewall with Patrick WardleYou trust Apple. You trust the firewall you’ve set up on your Mac. But - do you trust Apple to decide what your firewall should stop and what it shouldn’t? Patrick Wardle joins us to discuss the issue on Checklist 209 - brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-12-0330 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 207 - Privacy and Security in macOS Big Sur with Nick LeonmacOS Big Sur has arrived. Or, we’ve gotten to Big Sur. Whatever the case, there’s a host of new privacy and security features in the Mac’s latest operating system. We’re talking over some of them with SecureMac’s Nick Leon on Checklist 207. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-11-1226 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 206 - Apple’s Search for a Google Alternative with Nick LeonSome say Apple is building a search engine. Others say Apple’s strengthening search in Siri. Whatever it’s doing, Apple is up to something in search that could have privacy implications. We’re talking over the possibilities with SecureMac’s Nick Leon on Checklist 206. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-11-0519 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 204 - Cybercrime and the 2020 ElectionSomeone is trying to undermine this year’s election and someone is trying to steal your money. The good news: There are steps you can take to fight both voter intimidation and election-centered phishing attempts. We’ll tackle those topics on episode 204 of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-10-2217 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 203 - T2, Revisited Plus an Actual ChecklistOn this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac:- The Enterprise likes the safety of the Mac- The T2 story evolves- A Cybersecurity Awareness Month checklist Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-10-1518 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 200 - TikTok, TV, and Time for a ChecklistOn today’s Checklist by SecureMac:- A look at the looming TikTok and WeChat bans- The Mozilla Foundation’s streaming ad study- A friend’s harrowing phishing tale200 and counting - this is The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-09-2420 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 196 - “The Art of Mac Malware: Analysis” with Patrick WardleSecurity pro Patrick Wardle is writing a book, and he may just want your help. We’ll cover some Mac malware basics, talk about the book he’s writing, and how the security and Mac communities can help on episode 196 of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-08-2735 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 195 - Attacks on the 2020 Election with Nick LeonThe 2020 U.S. election is under attack. Who’s doing it? Why? How? And what can we do stop it? SecureMac’s Nick Leon joins us to talk it over on Checklist No. 195Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-08-2031 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 193 - A Look at Apple Silicon with Nick LeonThe biggest news to come out of WWDC20 was Apple’s plan to move the Mac from Intel processors to a self-designed solution called Apple Silicon. Today - we’ll look at some differences between the two architectures, what the move will mean for people outside of Apple, and some of the security implications with SecureMac’s Nick Leon.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-07-3029 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 192 - Twitter Hack 2020A week behind us, the great Twitter hack is still unfolding. We’ll look at what we think we know so far and why the hack itself matters on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-07-2320 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 190 - TikTok Talk with Patrick WardleTikTok - harmless fun? Or existential threat to the United States? The answer you get depends on who you ask. We’re asking security pro Patrick Wardle on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.Follow Patrick on Twitter: @patrickwardleAnd follow his work: Objective-see.comDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-07-1635 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 186 - Catching Up on Contact TracingEven as we stay inside, the contact tracing story is fast moving. On Checklist 186 by SecureMac, we look at regions that’ve decided to refuse the Silicon Valley solution, regions that have changed their minds on the Silicon Valley solution, and the arrival of the Silicon Valley solution. Have a listen, and tell a friend!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-05-2121 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 185 - Real Looking Scams and Fake Looking HelpOn Checklist 185 by SecureMac:- Three scams that look legit- Legitimate help that looks like a scam- Does taking your temperature violate your privacy?Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-05-1418 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 182 - Tech Versus Tech Versus CoronavirusApple and Google have a plan for contact tracing, while Germany and France have another plan. What’s the difference? Senior security engineer and data analyst George Starcher joins us to talk it over. Plus, a text message you simply MUST ignore. Thanks for joining us on this week’s Checklist by SecureMac. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-04-2325 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 174 - Building a Safer NestWe’re looking at eight tips to keep your iPhone tip-top. Plus, Google has made a safer Nest. But is it safe enough? Give a listen to the latest edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-02-2023 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 170 - A Great Big List + Home InsecurityThis week, a look at a giant list of online don’ts from LifeHacker. Then, what happens when your home monitoring service stops monitoring? We’ll hit is all on The Checklist by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2020-01-1628 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 140 - To Track or Not to Track?On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Apps are talking in your sleep- A case against tracking software for kids- A followup on ZombieLoad- Automatic updates and FileVaultDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-05-3027 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 139 - 2FA 101We mention two-factor authentication quite a bit, but it’s been a while since we took a close look. On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Different types of authentication- What kinds of accounts should employ it- August tells a 2FA taleBringing the user group to you - It’s Checklist 139!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-05-2332 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 138 - Any Times a Good Time for an UpdateOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Examining and. Defending Against ZombieLoad- A Serious WhatsApp Exploit- Security Reasons to Install Your Apple UpdatesDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-05-1621 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 137 - Security Breach on Pump FourOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Security breach on pump four- A U.S. city under cyber siege- Keeping 12-year-olds off of dating appsDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-05-0926 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 136 - The High Cost of Free ViewingOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- Free viewing, plus bonus malware!- 80 million households exposed!- Is Facebook ACTUALLY working on user privacy?Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-05-0230 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 135 - Share This ShowOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac, we talk over the digital facts of life with mom and dad. Topics include:- Ellen Degeneres is NOT giving things away on Facebook- How to share your wifi network (and why you may not want to)- Password safety: Because we keep being unsafe with our passwordsDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-04-2525 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 134 - Many Things, RevisitedOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Princeton's tool for IoT device safety.- Worried about hotels and data security? You should be!- Apple’s new steps against scammy subscriptions- Facebook: amiright?Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-04-1830 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 133 - Hello, Turkmenistan!On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - More enterprise certificate abuse- Threats to put CEOs in the pokey- A layer of certification for Mac appsDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-04-1127 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 132 - Soup, Salad, and a Security BreachOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - The Earl of Data Loss- Eight of the most common phone scams around- A smallish price for a massive scamDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-04-0431 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 131 - The Good, the Bad, and the BugglyOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- The Good: Senators try to protect children’s data- The Bad: FEMA exposes the data of over 2-million disaster victims- The Buggly: Apple fixes a boatload of security issuesDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-03-2834 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 130 - A Sick Phone, Your Face, and MySpaceOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Viruses or Malware: Can iPhone get either?- Congress considers facial recognition legislation- MySpace teaches us all about backupsDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-03-2133 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 129 - The Internet of Things and Other ThingsOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: Congress nibbles at the Internet of Things...Out of sight is not off the grid...A show worthy of a security conference…Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-03-1435 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 128 - The Matrix, the Bounty, and the Electronic FrontierOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Hear ye, the Thunderclap- Google’s Project Zero hits Apple- The EFF wants encryption in the cloudDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-03-0730 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 127 - Once More, with Facebook!On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Popular Apps Send Your Info to Facebook- The State of Play for Consumer Privacy- Pulling the Plug on Onavo Protect- Which Nests are Miked-Up- The Senate Wants to See Google’s CEODon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-02-2831 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 126 - Little Nests Have Big EarsOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- A look at the surprise microphone in some Nests- Google nixes its own privacy protections- And when sharing is for suckersDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-02-2129 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 125 - Pirates on the EnterpriseOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - Apps that record what you’re up to- Pirates on the Enterprise- And 2FA has a day in court (for some reason)Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-02-1430 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 124 - Returning to the NestOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - A Keychain security standoff with Apple- Following up on the FaceTime and Facebook stories- Nest tries to un-ruffle some feathersDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-02-0735 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 123 - FaceTime Giveth, Facebook Taketh AwayOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - A deep dive into the Group FaceTime privacy bungle- Apple trips Facebook on an app install sidestepDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-01-3144 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 122 - Unrest in the NestOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: A Nest is hacked with a bout warning…Teaching police departments about safety…And all of your Apple gear can has updates…Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-01-2428 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 121 - On Checklist, TV Watches You!On this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - TVs that are too smart for your good...- Putting a lock on individual iOS apps...- And some security resolutions for the relatively new year...Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-01-1726 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 120 - New Year Old WorriesOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac: - A very convincing phishing scam…- Trouble in the App Store walled garden…- Following up on the Starwood/Marriott data breach…It’s the first Checklist of 2019!Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2019-01-1024 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 119 - Hacky Holidays!This week: - An 11 year-old wreaks havoc... - A game that is not worth playing...- And putting a blind guy behind the wheel…Nicholas, Nicholas, and August look at their favorite hacker movies on this holiday edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-12-2034 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 112 - Security as Obstacle in MojaveWhile macOS Mojave takes great strides to protect user privacy, some third-party developers worry that it secretly goes too far. Critical third party apps may stop working properly without users knowing it. Nick and Nick look into it. Plus, why doesn’t Apple have a bug bounty program for the Mac? We’ll tackle that, too, on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-10-2530 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 110 - Security and Privacy in iOS 12On Checklist 110 by SecureMac, Nicholas Raba and Nicholas Ptacek are back to talk about security and privacy changes in iOS 12. What’s new with 2FA? How’s Apple guarding against tracking? And why is Siri asking for permission to access my phone? That and more on this edition of The Checklist.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-10-1129 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 109 - Wetware as Weakest LinkOn Checklist 109 by SecureMac:- Social Engineering Steals the Show- Your Face and the Fifth Amendment- Follow Up Questions on How to Hotel WifiDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-10-0429 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 108 - How To Hotel WifiChecklist listener John write in a few weeks ago with a ton of questions about using hotel wifi: Should you? What’s the best way? And what’s exposed when “all network traffic is exposed?” These questions and many more answered, on Checklist 108 by SecureMac.Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us like John did:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-09-2732 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 107 - Newegg, Old IssuesOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- Security concerns break for Newegg- California considers laws for Internet of Things things- And using your phone calls to protect your iPhoneDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-09-2026 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 103 - Always Look a Gift Horse in the MouthOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- USBHarpooning- The Endless War on End-to-End Encryption- Google’s game of Hide-and-Seek, RevisitedDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-08-2331 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 101 - Picture ImperfectOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- A case of typosquatting spreading adware- The importance of really wiping a device you’re selling- Ken’s tale of a data leak standing in lineDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-08-0932 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 97 - Privacy Nightmare at 30,000 FeetOn this week’s Checklist by SecureMac:- A fake hacker lands in real trouble- Zerodium offers big money for the right zero-day- The fine line between being the “friendly skies” and the creepy skiesDon't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/ChecklistAnd get in touch with us:Checklist@Securemac.com
2018-07-1226 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 052: All About BotnetsThis week on The Checklist by SecureMac: All About Botnets! - Why are they made? - How do they start? - What can we do to fight them? Find out on this week's show. Then, dig deeper with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist Have a topic you want us to hit? Send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com
2017-08-3122 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 045: Social EngineeringSocial Engineering: What is it? How does it happen? Who needs to worry about it? We'll hit those topics and more on this week's Checklist by SecureMac. Dig deeper with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And drop us a line: Checklist@SecureMac.com
2017-07-1322 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 033: Forgotten Mac PasswordYou have a good, strong, hard to guess password on your Mac. What do you do if you forget it? We hit that on this week's edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Follow along with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com
2017-04-2015 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 032: Shadow ProfilesWhat are shadow profiles? Where do they come from? What are they for? You may want to know since there is an overwhelming chance that you have one - even if you don't want it. Shadow Profiles on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Be sure to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And drop us a line: Checklist@SecureMac.com
2017-04-1320 minThe Checklist by SecureMacChecklist 028: Avoiding MalwareHow do you avoid malware? One of the easiest ways is knowing where malware lurks. We look at that on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Be sure to check out this episode's show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist Get in touch with us: CHecklist@SecureMac.com
2017-03-1624 min