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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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19:27

Checklist 264 - Updates and Sharing What You Know

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/01/28

Apple released bug squishing, security fixing updates for just about everything it makes this week. We’ll go over those. Plus a dive into Apple’s updated Personal Safety User Guide with a look at the section on AirTag and why you need to share what you know! We’ll hit it all on Checklist 264 - 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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21:33

Checklist 263 - Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/01/20

For 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

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19:57

Checklist 262 - General Mayhem and Private Relay

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/01/13

Private 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

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20:00

Checklist 261 - Apple and Legacy Contacts

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2022/01/06

What 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

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36:57

Checklist 260 - The Hacky Holidays Special

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/12/23

An 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

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25:46

Checklist 259 - Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/12/16

Security 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

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18:16

Checklist 258 - Trackers, Thieves, and Sypware Warnings

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/12/10

If 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

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20:18

Checklist 257 - Suing to Stop Pegasus

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/12/02

Apple 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

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3:51

A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/11/25

The 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

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18:34

Checklist 256 - A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/11/19

If 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

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19:48

Checklist 255 - Help Wanted: Data Guardian

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/11/11

Scammers 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

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15:30

Checklist 254 - Every Day is Black Friday

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/11/04

It 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

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20:17

Checklist 253 - App Tracking Opacity

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/10/28

Just about everything Apple makes got an update this week, and all of those updates came with security fixes. We’ll look at those in the second part of the show, but first - just when you think Facebook couldn’t be more Facebook, they do it and they do it again. Find out how on this edition of The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac.

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21:52

Checklist 252 - Cheating, Spying, and Cheating

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/10/21

On 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

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16:07

Checklist 251 - Problems, Revisited

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/10/14

Remember “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

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21:48

Checklist 250 - Apple Additions and Cybersecurity...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/10/07

On 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

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17:16

Checklist 249 - The Problem with Apple Security

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/09/30

On Checklist No. 249 - A security researcher has found a vulnerability tied, not to using Apple’s AirTag, but to finding one. Plus, another researcher revealing three zero-days has revealed a whole other security issue for Apple. 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

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22:34

Checklist 248 - A Deeper Dive Into Apple Updates

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/09/23

iPads, iPhones, watches, TVs - aside from the Mac, just about everything Apple makes got updates this week. While we touched last week on some of what was coming. It’s here now (except for what isn’t) and it just works (except for what doesn’t). Privacy, security, and so many updates on Checklist No. 248 - brought to you by SecureMac.

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17:16

Checklist 247 - Grounding Pegasus

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/09/17

This 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

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15:17

Checklist 246 - Apple Delays CSAM Plans

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2021/09/09

Apple 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

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