This week we discuss Apple resuming their efforts to battle pegasus, urgent security updates, and what went down at Apple's Wonderlust event. The post Checklist 343: Pegasus and Wonderlust appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerThis week, Apple introduced new Apple Watch and iPhone models. We look at all the new features, and we discuss recent Apple security updates to older operating systems, new Mac malware, and patches to Chrome and Firefox for serious vulnerabilities. …
Lees meerAt the Apple Event livestream on September 12, new iPhones and Apple Watches were announced. But there was more in store. Here are all the major revelations during—and after—the event. The post Everything Apple announced at its “Wonderlust” event: i…
Lees meerIn this week's Checklist podcast, we go over Blackberry's cybersecurity solutions, ARPA-H's healthcare systems cybersecurity initiative, and more. The post Checklist 342: Cyberattacks, Moonshots, and HIPAA appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerFraudulent, scammy, and subversive apps continue to be discovered in Apple's iOS App Store on a regular basis. Here are just a handful that have been unearthed over the past couple weeks. The post Apple’s iOS App Store continues to host scammy, unet…
Lees meerOn September 7, Apple released critically urgent security patches for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Install the updates as soon as possible. The post Apple patches 2 actively exploited vulns in macOS Ventura, iOS 16, watchOS 9 appeared first on T…
Lees meerControl Center gives you quick access to settings and features on an iPhone or iPad. Here are 10 top tips for using it effectively. The post 10 Top Tips for Control Center on iPhone and iPad appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerFederal Authorities Seize Counterfeit Apple Products Worth Nearly $400,000 in LA Crackdown and Beware of Student Loan Scams Amidst Policy Changes. Learn How to Identify Counterfeit Goods and Protect Yourself from Scammers. The post Checklist 341: Fa…
Lees meerApple is a bit slow in deleting fraudulent apps from its App Store, but they are catching up. Meta says it has disrupted Spamoflauge, a major Chinese disinformation network. And the UK wants to end end-to-end encryption for messaging apps; does this…
Lees meerIt took six months for notifications to start, and we still don't know exactly what went down... but here's our advice on what to do.
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Lees meerMost iOS apps don't mention security updates in their release notes. We look into this, and suggest that Apple may have some work to do. We also discuss a small macOS update, smart ring technology, and the Batterygate class action lawsuit payouts. T…
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Lees meerCryptography isn't just about secrecy. You need to take care of authenticity (no imposters!) and integrity (no tampering!) as well.
Lees meerWYSIWYG is short for "what you see is what you get". Except when it isn't...
Lees meerDownfall, a major Intel processor vulnerability like Spectre and Meltdown, has just come to light. Some older Macs may (or may not) be impacted; Apple has not made any statement about it. Here is what Mac users should know. The post Does the Downfal…
Lees meerHere are a half-dozen cool, hidden macOS features that will help you get the most out of your Mac. The post 6 Cool macOS Features You Probably Don’t Know About appeared first on The Mac Security Blog.
Lees meerSMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor authentication? Here are the key things to know about SMS, MMS, and more modern texting standards. The post What is SMS? Ho…
Lees meerA banal Mac app to granularly adjust Light Mode and Dark Mode was bought out by a shady company, and enlists Macs in a botnet. A new Intel CPU vulnerability may affect older Macs. And a lot of LinkedIn accounts have been hacked; we offer some sugges…
Lees meerUncover Intel-based Macs' 'Downfall' vulnerability & iPhone Bluetooth risks, plus ATM card skimming tactics. Stay secure with insights on emerging threats. The post Checklist 339: Common Sense Security Steps appeared first on SecureMac.
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