The Checklist by SecureMac
Summary: SecureMac presents The Checklist. Each week, Ken Ray and August Trometer hit security topics for your Mac and iOS devices. From how-to's and safety tips, to security news of the day, The Checklist by SecureMac takes a conversational, solutions oriented approach to security for the average user. Check in each Thursday for a new Checklist!
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Everybody talks about safe passwords, but Bart Busschots did something about them. Taking inspiration from a couple of sources, he built the password generator xkpasswd.net. We’ll get to know Bart and do a bit of password talk. Then, Google is finally making the Nest harder to “hack.” We’ll hit how on Checklist 184. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
The plan Apple and Google made for a contact tracing API is underway. Today, we recap the story so far, assess the public’s appetite for the technology, and talk about what you can do besides wait to go outside. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
Apple and Google have a plan for contact tracing, while Germany and France have another plan. What’s the difference? Senior security engineer and data analyst George Starcher joins us to talk it over. Plus, a text message you simply MUST ignore. Thanks for joining us on this week’s Checklist by SecureMac. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
This week, Ken looks at the Apple/Google team-up on contact tracing, Apple’s use of Maps data to fight the spread of COVID-19, and a story about brand phishing that’s not coronavirus related. Mostly. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
This week, August and Ken talk COVID-19 stimulus scams, a bunch of apps going live with Sign-In with Apple, and the never ending (and pretend) debate over automatic updates. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
This week, we’ll look at some of Apple’s recent OS updates with an emphasis on the security fixes included. Plus a look at why you should (or should not) set your devices for automatic updates. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
No new show this week, but a list of shows to help keep you safe as we continue to deal with coronavirus.
Nicholas Ptacek sits in with Ken Ray this week. Topics include: - Protecting your privacy and your data in a time of crisis - Making your home network and equipment work-ready - Tips from two-decades of working at home - Making sure someone can access your data Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
If there’s one thing we can’t seem to escape these days, it’s talk of coronavirus. This thing that’s making people physically ill is finding its way into the digital world as well. We are looking at scams for which to watch out, as well as ways to keep your devices clean on Checklist 177 by SecureMac.
What’s scarier than an unregulated database of three billion faces? How out of control the whole thing is. Clearview AI - a story in three parts on Checklist 176 brought to you by SecureMac.
- Putting a shorter time-frame on website certificates - Chrome fights dangerous downloads - A bit of a data breach primer Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
We’re looking at eight tips to keep your iPhone tip-top. Plus, Google has made a safer Nest. But is it safe enough? Give a listen to the latest edition of The Checklist by SecureMac. Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
- The malware infecting one-in-ten Macs - The less than heroic tale of Social Captain, - What do you and unicorns have in common? Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
- A Ring security camera app that sells user info - How to kill iCloud Backup (and why you might not want to) - A slew of smallish updates from Apple Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
On Checklist No. 171: - iCloud and encryption and end-to-end encryption - The curious case of Jeff Bezos’ phone - What’s FIDO, and what’s it doing on your iPhone? Don't forget to check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with us: Checklist@Securemac.com
