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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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Checklist 364 - Tech Tackles Technical Difficulties

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/02/23

We are experiencing technical difficulties - like… the planet is. It’s not AI run amok yet. More - people running amok with AI. Good news though - parties somewhat responsible for the mess are making noise about mitigation. We’ll tell you more. Plus - do you live on the most cyber-attacked part of the world? We’ll tell you where that is 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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19:31

Checklist 363 - The Imaginary Toothbrush Botnet

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/02/09

On this edition of The Checklist, we’re following up on the real call from a fake President Biden to voters in New Hampshire. First though - while a DDoS attack from a toothbrush powered botnet did not actually happen, there’s still al lot to learn from it. We’ll tackle that on Checklist No. 363, 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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18:02

Checklist 362 - Voices, Lords, and Passkeys

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/02/02

On Checklist No. 362: We know which tech was used for the presidential deepfakes - you'll never guess what they get The UK may stop everyone from getting software updates… And a couple of communications apps get added login protection… We’ll hit all of that on this edition of The Checklist… brought to you by SecureMac.

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17:13

Checklist 361 - OS Updates and A.I. Presidents

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/01/26

On this week’s episode: Turning on Stollen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 A slew of security fixes from Apple Warnings and calls from AI synthesized US presidents That’s all on Checklist No. 361, 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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18:53

Checklist 360 - A.I. and 23andMe Follow Ups

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/01/19

On this week’s episode: A game to see whether you can tell who’s a bot or not An A.I. tool to fight A.I. synthesized voices in deepfakes The Weaksauce Play of the Week (It might be a thing!) That’s all on Checklist No. 360, 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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18:41

Checklist 359 - In an Election Year?!?

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/01/12

2024 is an election year - in the U.S. and around the world. Some say it will also be the first A.I. election. We’ll look at concerns around A.I.-generated misinformation and ways to avoid falling victim on Checklist No. 359, 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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19:24

Checklist 358 - New Year, New Stuff!

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2024/01/05

On this New Year’s edition of The Checklist by SecureMac: Using new tech safely Disposing of old tech safely Resolutions to make for a cyber-safe 2024 Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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36:42

Checklist 357 - The Hacky Holidays Special

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/12/21

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/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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21:02

Checklist 356 - Security Updates in Apple’s Latest OS...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/12/14

Apple dropped a slew of OS updates this week - nearly all of which came with security tweaks and fixes. We’ll take a look at some of those. Then - there’s a big set of security protections planned for a near future update. We’ll look at that as well on Checklist No. 356, 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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17:17

Checklist 355 - 23andMe and 7 Million Others

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/12/07

A bad story gets worse - We’ll talk about the growing number of victims in the 23andMe breach. First though - an interesting story about what might happen when one goes into Lockdown Mode late. That’s all on Checklist No. 355, 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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16:51

Checklist 354 - Safe Holiday Shopping in the...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/11/30

It’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

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Checklist 353 - A Letter on Passkeys from Allison...

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/11/21

As you gather with friends and family this holiday season, consider letting them know about the safety, security, and ease of use of passkeys. Allison Sheridan, host of NosillaCast Podcast - online at Podfeet.com, has written an email to friends and family about putting passkeys to work. We’ll talk about that - plus a list of holiday shopping Checklist episodes to check out on Checklist No. 353 - brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with

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17:57

Checklist 352 - AI: The "A" is for "Anxious"

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/11/16

On Checklist No. 352 by SecureMac - Why the “A” in A.I. is for both "artificial" and "anxious," some A.I. news that might make you more anxious, and safety measures you can employ to help allay that anxiety. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

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15:47

Checklist 351 - DNA, Heavy Hacks, and Knock-Offs

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/11/09

Revisiting a few past stories this week, including: - A look at knock-off AirPods - A possible Pegasus sighting in Armenia - Genealogy sites start requiring 2FA That’s all on Checklist No. 351, 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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19:53

Checklist 350 - Spyware and Celebrities

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/11/02

- Apple moves to fight iMessage eavesdroppers - An apparent spying operation in India - Famous people used as phishing lures That’s all on Checklist No. 350, 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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21:32

Checklist 349 - iPhone Scams, Passkeys, and OS Updates

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/10/26

Checklist 349 - iPhone Scams, Passkeys, and OS Updates Turning overheating iPhones into a scam Learning from Amazon's Passkey implementation The security side of this week's OS updates from Apple That’s all on Checklist No. 349, 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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21:13

Checklist 348 - 23andMe and You and Everyone We Know

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/10/19

- Catching Up on the 23andMe Hack - Avoiding Social Media Scams with the FTC - California Passes the Delete Act That’s all on Checklist No. 348, 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 347 - Passkeys and Past Advice

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/10/13

Apple and Google are pushing us toward a passkey future. We'll talk about how and why. Plus - why do people KEEP falling for scams? We'll look at a few reasons on Checklist No. 347, 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 346 - Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/10/05

It's National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This week, we’ll pay a visit to the good folks at CISA.gov for a list of tips to keep businesses safe and a list to keep individuals safe. Tell a friend! It’s Checklist No. 346, 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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20:23

Checklist 345 - Privacy, Security, and Sonoma

The Checklist by SecureMac ·

2023/09/28

This week - we’ll look at privacy and security features built into macOS Sonoma as well as some small but mighty important updates for all Apple hardware. Plus - stopping unsavory and unsolicited pics in messaging apps. That’s all on Checklist No. 345, 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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