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The Checklist by SecureMac

SecureMac presents The Checklist, a weekly Mac security podcast focused on Apple hardware and ecosystems - that’s Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, as well as the apps and operating systems that run them. The Checklist offers cyber safety tips, online privacy advice, updates, and commentary on the week’s security news — all with a focus on Apple and Apple devices. Hosted by “Mac OS Ken’s” Ken Ray and featuring special guest appearances by cybersecurity experts, The Checklist is a fun,

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19:58

Checklist 284 - New Breaches, New Protections

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/06/23

A bad old-fashioned data breach with a good old-fashioned response, an Internet-of-Things thing in seriously hot water, and two protections coming to communications in Apple software updates - we’ll hit it all on Checklist 284 brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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19:43

Checklist 283 - Edit the Edit and Unsend Plans

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/06/16

A call for Apple to edit its plans for editing and unsending messages in iMessage in defense of victims of abuse. Plus a healthcare provider is hit with a data breach and Heineken is NOT giving away beer on WhatsApp. Happy Father’s Day from The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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17:28

Checklist 282 - Privacy, Security, and WWDC22

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/06/09

Some say the WWDC22 keynote felt disjointed. While there was no BIG section on privacy and security improvements, such announcements were sprinkled throughout. We’ll hit a few upcoming changes in iOS 16, macOS 13, and across Apple’s ecosystem on Checklist no. 282, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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24:05

Checklist 281 - ATT and Privacy Labels with Anastasia...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/06/02

A group of researchers has taken a closer look at ATT and Privacy labels, clarifying their purposes in some cases, and raise red flags in others. We're talking with Anastasia Shuba, co-author of the paper "GoodBye Tracking? Impact of iOS App Tracking Transparency and Privacy Labels" on Checklist 281, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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17:19

Checklist 280 - A Checklist of Shame

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/05/26

A security story with lots of shame and blame to go around - We’ll look at GM’s recent credential stuffing attack. Plus, the treasure trove of data stolen from school kids during the pandemic, and Apple says apps that make accounts have to be able to delete them as well. All of that on Checklist No. 280, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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21:21

Checklist 279 - Updates, Updates, and Ads

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/05/19

Updates on and for AirTag this week, plus a look at all of the updates Apple released for its hardware. Plus, two companies put out two ads - each with privacy at their core. Updates, Updates, and Ads on Checklist No. 279, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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24:00

Checklist 278 - Getting to Know FIDO

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/05/12

Last week, we talked about keeping our passwords safe. This week, we’re talking about killing them. Joining us this week to explain is Megan Shamas, Senior Director of Marketing for the FIDO Alliance, online at fidoalliance.org. Getting to know FIDO on Checklist No. 278, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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20:50

Checklist 277 - World Password Day 2022

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/05/05

We got you something for World Password Day! It’s a Checklist all about - you’ll never guess - passwords! We’ll look at a survey covering the state of them, password don’ts and password dos on Checklist No. 277, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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19:27

Checklist 276 - Bad Guys Imitating Good Guys and...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/04/28

Bad guys are imitating good guys and getting away with lots of personal information. We’ll look at how it’s happening and what can be done. Plus, strengthening our Internet of Things thing on Checklist No. 276, brought to you by SecureMac.

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17:06

Checklist 275 - Tim Cook’s Case Against Sideloading

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/04/14

Publicly arguing for privacy, Apple CEO Tim Cook has made the case for keeping the number of app stores for iPhone to one. We’ll talk about why. Plus - AirTag stalking may be a bigger issue than we thought. We’ll look at new data from Motherboard on Checklist No. 275 - brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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17:34

Checklist 274 - Crime Does Pay (But It Should Still...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/04/07

We reference phishing a lot on this show, but it’s been a while since we focused on it. Today, we’re focused on it, looking at different types of phishing scams and how to avoid them. Also - have you been texting you? We’ll look at an interesting issue for some Verizon customers. And finally - crime absolutely does pay, but it’s still bad and should be stopped. All of that on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in

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17:17

Checklist 273 - What Do You Do If You Lose Your iPhone?

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/03/31

Apple has a plan to shut down repairs on “misappropriated” iPhones, let’s say. Maybe you lost yours. Maybe it’s stolen. The point is, it’s gone. In the immediate aftermath of your iPhone’s disappearance - what are you supposed to do? We’ll talk about that on Checklist No. 273, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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21:17

Checklist 272 - All of the Apps You Need Are in the...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/03/24

Test Flight and WebClips are two great tools from Apple. Unfortunately, they’ve turned out to be great for bad guys as well. We’ll talk today about why all of the apps most people need are in the App Store, plus a cautionary tale of one person tricked into downloading something to her iPhone from somewhere else. It’s all on Checklist 272, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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17:48

Checklist 271 - Making the Case for the Latest Updates

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/03/18

On Checklist No. 271 - Making the case for updating your stuff, Apple slips in a secret Mail Privacy fix, and a group of people who might want to hold off on installing the latest macOS update. Update news abounds 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

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24:08

Checklist 270 - Avoiding Tax Scams with Nick Leon

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/03/10

Tax 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

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20:19

Checklist 269 - Ukraine, Your Loved Ones, and You

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/03/03

A lot has happened since the last Checklist. A family member of the Checklist crew lost $1,500 to a scammer, and Russia invaded Ukraine. How do these stories tie together? Find out on this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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16:55

Checklist 268 - Bleepin’ AirTags and 2FA in Action

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/02/24

A warning about AirTag that’s NOT about AirTag, Apple betas shore up AirTag protections, and Google’s mandatory 2FA look good. Won’t you please enjoy Checklist No. 268, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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18:56

Checklist 267 - But We Had AirTag Last Week…

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/02/18

Small as the Apple’s AirTag is, the stories around it are ever growing and ever changing. And so, we revisit this little thing, hitting: - Changes planned to make them safer - A sensible warning from the state of New York - A tail of sanctioned AirTag stalking All of that on Checklist 267 by SecureMac Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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16:32

Checklist 266 - It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch,...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/02/10

Apple Watch is actually a small-but-mighty computer on your wrist. Have you looked at its privacy and security lately? We’ll do that on Checklist 266 by SecureMac. Also - A few mods have been spotted turning AirTags “silent.” We’ll look at why that’s bad, and what you can do to defend against these stealth-mode trackers. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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18:00

Checklist 265 - Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/02/03

Apple has made a risky form of 2FA a tiny bit safer. We’ll talk about what it is and how Apple has strengthened it. Plus a look at some Valentine’s scams and how to avoid them on Checklist no. 265, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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