The Checklist by SecureMac

With still more revelations around Facebook, it's already time to tackle the topic again. Items on this week's Checklist include: Facebook caught creeping on Android users Digging through your Facebook data An update on the Cambridge Analytica story Mr. Zuckerberg goes to Washington An update on our Machine Learning story Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in...

This week, we take an introductory look at machine learning. Topics covered include: What is machine learning? Using machine learning to fight malware How this technology enters our daily lives The creepy side of machine learning Machine learning in the real world: what the future holds   Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securema...

Security news doesn't stop, and neither do we! On this week's Checklist by SecureMac:   Apple's Leaky Logs Making Boeing WannaCry Trying to silence Siri The MyFitnessPal Data Breach A QR Code reader vulnerability in iOS   Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com

Malware and vulnerabilities have roared in early in 2018. On this week's Checklist by SecureMac, three hazards and two helpers about which you should know. Items on the list include: Coldroot Shlayer A secret crypto-miner in the Mac App Store LuLu: an open-source outbound firewall app Mozilla locking Facebook in a box   Don't forget to check out our show notes:  SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in...

Do you understand the Facebook Fiasco tied into Cambridge Analytica? It is a huge, evolving story, so there's a good chance your answer is "no." This week, we touch quickly on the start of the story, then look at possible, individual next steps. Topics to include:   The story so far… How ad microtargeting works How to stop Facebook from sharing your data with third parties How to completely delete...

What happens to the digital data in your life when you're no longer here to access it? It's not a fun topic, but it is an important one for your loved ones. Items on today's Checklist: Making sure family can access your devices Storing important information securely The importance of backups Different service providers, different rules Who owns digital property? Don't forget to check out our show...

You might not be mining, trading, or investing in cryptocurrency. You might not even know what it is. The current mania for cryptocurrency may still be affecting your computing experience. Items on today's Checklist by SecureMac: Current cryptocurrency affairs Potential benefits of crypto-mining The role of crypto-mining malware How to prevent mining on your Mac Is this the way of the future? Be s...

Your computer is a workhorse. While its best days may be behind it, you might not be able to put it out to pasture. This week, The Checklist by SecureMac looks at issues around running old hardware and software. Items on the list include: Why we use old hardware The dangers of running old tech When virtual machines might help Running old computers safely Do you even need a computer? Be sure to che...

Once more into the grab bag! Once again, there are several stories about which we want you to hear! And here they are! Items on the list: Strava Fitness Tracking Troubles How Intel Handled Spectre The Grammarly Gaff The Mac Trojan in MacUpdate Spear Phishing with Fake Bribes   Be sure to check out show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And drop us a line! Checklist@SecureMac.com

There's a lot of power on your wrist. Of course, with great power comes a stack of security concerns. This week's Checklist covers Apple Watch and Security. Items on the list: Passcode and Security When an Apple Watch Goes Missing Notifications and Prying Eyes What Gets Shared with Whom How Apple Watch Keeps You Physically Safe Be sure to check out show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And drop us a...

On this edition of the Checklist, a few small stories make up one big show. Topics include: - Another Messages bug - Windows malware hits the Mac - Videogame vulnerabilities - The fate of the Fruit fly guy Dive deeper into each topic on our website: SecureMac.com/Checklist Got a question or comment? Send it in: Checklist@SecureMac.com

On this week's episode, we look at overall iOS security. Items on the list include: - The Passcode: Your first line of defense - Sandboxing - The iOS Walled Garden - Staying away from random iOS profiles - Backing up to iCloud - Find My iPhone - Whether you need security software for iOS All of this and more is also covered in our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email with your...

Meltdown and Spectre are a couple of the biggest computer security vulnerabilities the world has ever encountered. On this episode of The Checklist, get to know them! What do they do? What's being done to stop them? And what can you do to protect yourself? This is a big topic - bigger than we can lay out in a short podcast. Notes and links to even more info can be found on this show's site: Secure...

Wrapping up our 2017 Security Year in Review, today we look Apple security wins and fails for the year, plus security issues that potentially hit all of us in 2017.   Relive the excitement of every episode of The Checklist with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And feel free to drop us a line: Checklist@SecureMac.com

2017 was a huge year for security issues. This week, part one of our two part year in review covers some of the biggest discoveries and threats faced by users of Macs and iOS devices.   Notes for this show and every show can be found on our site: SecureMac.com/Checklist   And feel free to send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

A look at Apple's No Good Very Bad Security Quarter, including:   - The Worst Game of Password Ever - The I Am Root Bug - The HomeKit Zero Day Vulnerability - The Endless iOS Re-Boots   Just a bad quarter? Or signs of bigger issues? Send us an email with your opinion: Checklist@SecureMac.com And be sure to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist

This week, we're looking at ways kids are targeted through technology and what we can do to help them not fall victim. Items on the list: - Chat and Social Media - Privacy and Security in Apps - Online Games - Is Monitoring Software Right for Your Family? - Keeping Open Lines of Communication Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@Securema...

This week, we look at ways the elderly are targeted by scammers. Topics include: People who imitate authorities It's all fun and games until someone loses money Ways we can talk to relatives about safety, not talk AT them Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

On part two of security features built into iOS 11, the guys from SecureMac tackle: - Improved tracking protection - Improved photo privacy - A questionable change to Control Center Be sure to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

This is part one of our two part look at security features built into iOS 11. Today's list includes: - Face ID - Protection against unauthorized backups - Physical protection features Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

This week, we go back to the Mac - specifically, the security features Apple has built into macOS. Go over them all yourself with our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And do, please, send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

As we head into the holidays, The Checklist looks at buying safe connected devices and keeping those devices secure. Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

Last week, we talked about talking to our parents about security. This week, we're giving their machines a checkup ourselves. What should you look for? Listen and find out.   Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

It's time for "The Talk 2.0." That's the one where you chat with your folks about the facts of living a secure life online. This week, it's quick primers on: Password Safety Phishing What to Not Download Running Security Software Avoiding Scams Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com

This week, we're looking at Apple's App Stores for macOS and iOS. Specifically, what happens when malware and vulnerabilities are found? Find out on this week's show!   Be sure to check our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And send us an email: Checklist@SecureMac.com