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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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16:40

Checklist 408 - Family Passwords and Smishing, Revisited

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2025/01/24

We’re talking about family passwords. What are they? Why are they important? What should you consider when considering one? Plus - we’ll revisit the toll road smishing scams and why they’re so prevalent today. That’s all 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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18:08

Checklist 400 - Reboots, PDFs, and Passwords

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/11/15

This week, we’re diving into iOS 18’s “inactivity reboot.” Also - a North Korean phishing attack aimed at Macs that is so easy to thwart, plus NordPass is out with its list of the most common passwords of 2024 - and they’re even worse than you might imagine. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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23:34

Checklist 399 - Passwords with Allison Sheridan

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/11/08

The NosillaCast Podcast’s Allison Sheridan joins host Ken Ray to talk about Apple’s password management app - cleverly called “Passwords.” Her thinking on the app has evolved. She'll tell us why on Checklist No. 399 - 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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18:47

Checklist 397 - Stormy Forecast and Security Updates

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/10/25

We are under two weeks from this year’s election - after which, there may be danger. The intelligence community is tracking plans by foreign actors to incite violence in the U.S. between now and Inauguration Day. We will look at what they’re seeing and how we might avoid it. Plus - updates from Apple next week. We’ll talk about why you should download them with singing! It's all on Checklist No. 397, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with

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22:33

Checklist 395 - iPhone Protection and A.I. Detection

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/10/11

It is new iPhone season. Whether yours is new or not, we’ll go over some tips for keeping your iPhone from getting stolen, keeping bad guys from accessing it if it does get stolen, and how to go about getting it back. Plus - politicians, voters, celebrities and A.I. We’re tackling so much on Checklist No. 395, brought to 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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18:25

Checklist 394 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/10/04

It is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we want to make you aware of it! Passwords, multi-factor authentication, software updates, and more. You may know about such things, but this is one to share with friends and family. Make them cybersecurity aware with Checklist No. 394, brought to 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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15:39

Checklist 391 - Sextortion Scams and QR Codes, Revisited

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/09/06

There’s a new sextortion scam out there. You really don’t have to worry about it though - IF you know what to watch for. We’ll tell you more. Plus - reports of a new round of QR code phishing at some beach towns. We’ll fill you in 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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18:09

Checklist 389 - The NPD Leak and an A.I. President,...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/08/23

We are revisiting the the National Public Data leak this week. You know… the one that probably exposed your info as well as the info of every citizen of Canada, the UK, and the US? We’ll talk about finding out whether your data was compromised and what to do if it was. Plus - continued fallout from the New Hampshire primary/AI Joe Biden robocall. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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18:14

Checklist 387 - Fixing a Four-Zero Day

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/08/09

On this episode - Getting creepy face-time with your favorite sports team, banking in India makes a serious security move, and subtracting four zeroes for security. So much to hit 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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16:04

Checklist 383 - Roll for Security

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/07/12

The ChatGPT app for Mac had a pretty big privacy and security problem, even if parent company OpenAI didn’t think so. They fixed it anyway - we’ll tell you why. Also, some bad guy may have peeked behind the DM screen at user info on Roll20. Make your saving throw! This is 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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Checklist 382 - The Annual Summer Blockbuster Special

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/07/05

In the movies, bad guys are often taken down by a tech vulnerability. This week, we revisit our look at how best practices could make bad guys better at being bad. Where Khan went wrong Some of the Empire’s greatest mistakes And who are these aliens messing up our Independence Day? Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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18:14

Checklist 381 - Kaspersky Ban, the Change Hack, and...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/06/28

On this edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: The Commerce Department is kicking Kaspersky out of the U.S. Another shoe has dropped in the Change Healthcare hack And an Apple Vision Pro bug to unleash virtual bugs Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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20:31

Checklist 379 - Privacy and Security at WWDC24

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/06/14

For years, Apple has built a reputation on privacy and security - and that’s about to be tested in a big way. The company has announced plans to fold A.I. (Apple Intelligence) into its next big round of OS updates. We’ll look at how they plan to keep that secure. Plus - new features coming to protect user privacy and security. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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16:56

Checklist 377 - Should We Maybe Talk About Deep Fakes...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/05/31

This week on The Checklist brought to you by SecureMac, two tails of misuses of AI tools - each pulled off by individuals, and each with serious ramifications. But - you know… we make it fun! Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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14:57

Checklist 374 - 2FA Minus One

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/05/03

The dating app Tinder is taking steps to protect its users. We’ll tell you what those are. First though: The world now knows how bad guys were able to steal the medical info of millions from Change Healthcare… and you are not going to believe it. We will fill you in 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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Checklist 373 - Change We Can’t Believe In

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/04/26

We are looking at the recent Change Healthcare hack that may have exposed info on half of the people in the U.S. HALF! Then - an iPhone scam that is notable for its simplicity and brazenness. Don’t try THAT at home. Try Checklist No. 373, 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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20:12

Checklist 372 - A Roku Breach and a Doubtful Exploit

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/04/19

Over half-a-million Roku accounts were compromised recently. We’ll look at what’s being done, and ways to keep your accounts safe. Plus - talk of a scary iPhone exploit that probably doesn’t exits. That’s all on Checklist No. 372, 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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Checklist 371 - AI and (Probably) Pegasus Re-Revisited

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/04/12

More news of AI tools and shenanigans powered by AI tools. It is an election year, after all. Also - Apple’s let people in 92 countries know that somebody’s trying to take over their iPhones. It is an election year, after all. We’ll tell you more on Checklist No. 371, 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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Checklist 368 - Love 2.0 Hurts

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/03/22

Remember those organized crime driven romance scams we talked about last week? The organized crime part is no joke - we’ll tell you more. Plus a story that shows ANYONE could fall victim to a romance scam, and the bugs abounding in the latest macOS Sonoma update. That’s all on Checklist No. 368 - 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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21:22

Checklist 366 - Don’t Be THAT Guy

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/03/08

A look at the security side of Apple’s latest OS updates, inexpensive and insecure video doorbells, and the security dangers of being THAT guy: That’s all on Checklist No. 366 - 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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