This week in security news: The Mac's malware problem | The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack | An App Tracking Transparency bug fix The post Checklist 231: Security News Roundup appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerThis week on The Checklist: Google Play privacy nutrition labels, AirTag and child safety issues, and the very first AirTag "hack"! The post Checklist 230: Waiting for Various Labels appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerApple AirTag and Privacy: AirTag can track your stuff...can it track you too? Privacy protections and issues | Check if you're being tracked. The post Apple AirTag and Privacy appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerHow many iOS 14.5 users opt in to app tracking? Not many! In this article: ATT and you | Opt-in data | Opting out | Opting out of Apple ads The post Only 6% of iOS users opt in to app tracking appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerLast Friday, hackers hit the Colonial Pipeline fuel company with a ransomware attack. When the company realized what was going on, it shut down its 5,500-mile pipeline as a proactive measure The post Ransomware attack shuts down major US gas pipelin…
Lees meer0-days, WebKit, and Apple's intentional vagueness. We discuss this week's updates (and what they mean) with August Trometer. The post Checklist 229: Zero-Days and WebKit with August Trometer appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerA Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features — and it's being actively exploited by the bad guys. Background | Details | Staying Safe The post Mac 0-day bug can bypass key macOS security features appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerOn this week's Checklist: How to unlock an iPhone while wearing a mask; App Tracking Transparency; and a BIG security update for macOS. The post Checklist 228: Updates, Transparency, and Security appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meermacOS 11.3, iOS 14.5, and more: major security updates from Apple (including a critical patch for macOS and a major privacy change in iOS). The post Apple releases major updates for macOS, iOS, and more appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerThe iOS spyware threat Phenakite was discovered by Facebook. In this article: What it is | How it works | What iOS users should know. The post Facebook Finds New iOS Spyware Phenakite appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerAirTag is finally here. On this Checklist, we'll tell you what it is, why some competitors are crying foul, and how it protects your privacy. The post Checklist 227: Playing AirTag appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerApple's Spring Loaded event brings new iMacs, new iPad Pros, AirTag, and more. Details, Prices, Specs, and Availability. The post iMacs, AirTag, and More at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerWhat is Google’s FLoC? In this article, we'll explain what FLoC is, why it may be a privacy threat, and how to check for it in your browser. The post What is Google’s FLoC (and does it harm privacy)? appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerA Facebook data breach has exposed 500 million + users. On this episode of the Checklist: Details, how to check if you were affected, and staying safe. The post Checklist 226: Yet Another Facebook Data Breach appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerThe FBI accessed hundreds of vulnerable computers using remote backdoors installed by hackers — with the goal of collecting evidence against the hackers and removing the backdoors. In a press release issued Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice an…
Lees meerA flaw in macOS TextEdit could have let attackers create malicious TXT files — files that could have led to DOS attacks, IP leaks, and more. The post TextEdit flaw could have let hackers create malicious TXT files appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerA Facebook data breach has exposed the personal information of more than 500 million users. In this article: Details | Impact | Staying Safe The post Facebook data breach exposes details of 500 million users appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerAward-winning educator Robert Speciale shares strategies for communicating security and privacy concepts to today's kids. The post Checklist 225: Raising Better Digital Citizens with Robert Speciale appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerHow do we stop caller ID spoofing? This article shows how spoofing works, how STIR/SHAKEN helps, and why you shouldn't let your guard down! The post STIR/SHAKEN hits milestone in fight to stop caller ID spoofing appeared first on SecureMac.
Lees meerReports says a misconfigured AWS cloud server left the info of hundreds of thousands of Hobby Lobby customers exposed. We’ll look at that and a few takes on how best to secure the cloud. Plus - revisiting a checklist on cloud misconceptions. The po…
Lees meerIs the Clubhouse iOS app safe? We'll talk about what Clubhouse is, the app's security and privacy issues, and how to use it more safely. The post Is the Clubhouse iOS app safe to use? appeared first on SecureMac.
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