Checklist 166: Warnings from the FUN Bureau
On this week’s Checklist, we’ll look at some dumb ways to buy a smartwatch. We’ll share a PSA from the FBI. And we’ll talk politics and app security by way of FaceApp.
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Setting up a new Mac for security: 7 tips and tricks
So you’re the proud owner of a brand new Mac — wonderful!
You’re no doubt eager to try out all the bells and whistles; install your favorite apps; start using your new machine. We know the feeling.
But part of setting...
Checklist 165: Safe shopping for the holidays
This week’s Checklist gets you ready for the seasonal shopping rush (from a cybersecurity perspective, anyway). We’ll show you how to keep safe as you shop online; what gifts you might want to avoid; and how to make sure...
10 ways to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams in 2019
The holiday shopping season is almost here, and many of us are gearing up for the big sales that go with it. In particular, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are sure to be two of the busiest shopping days...
Checklist 164: Over the River and Through the Woods
A a complete guide to how to keep yourself safe during the holiday travel season. We’ll tell you what to do before you even walk out the door, how to protect yourself while you’re traveling, and what things to...
5 Airbnb security and privacy tips
Holiday travel season is almost here. And while many of us will be staying with family, friends, or in hotels, a growing number of people are making use of Airbnb to find lodging during the holidays.
Airbnb rentals can be...
SecureMac’s Holiday Travel Survival Guide
The holidays mean lots of company in and out, and travel. Follow these simple 10 tips to harden your security and keep your privacy this holiday season.
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Checklist 163: Encryption Minus the Encryption
On this edition of The Checklist: Apple Mail Encryption, Now with Less Encryption!, Ransomware Revisited, and A Ring of Insecurity.
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The SecureMac Interview: Security Researcher Patrick Wardle talks nation-state malware and the future of macOS
Patrick Wardle is a security researcher and software developer whose areas of expertise include macOS malware and nation-state threats.
Wardle is Principal Security Researcher at Jamf and creator of the Objective-See suite of security tools. He is also the...
Digital forensics and privacy: 3 things to know
Digital forensic analysts are the Sherlocks of cybersecurity, gathering and interpreting evidence from digital sources for use in criminal or civil court cases. While the field of digital forensics is an interesting topic in its own right, it’s also...
Encrypted messaging apps: Everything you need to know
Privacy is hard to come by these days. Malicious actors, large corporations, and governments are constantly trying to look over your shoulder when you’re online.
But some in the tech community are fighting back. Tools like ad blockers, no-track browsers,...
Checklist 162: Insecurity with a “light” touch
On this week’s Checklist, we’ll talk about a privacy issue with a privacy service. We’ll look at how social engineering works in practice by examining “SIM-swapping”. And we’ll check out a high-tech hacking story that reads like something out...
7 Facts About Ransomware Attacks on Local Government
High-profile ransomware attacks on city and state governments have made national and international news in the past year. Many people are left wondering how serious the problem is—and what, if anything, can be done about it.
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5 Things to Know About Blockchain Voting
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of any democracy. But in recent years, the integrity of the electoral process itself has been called into question.
People across the ideological spectrum are concerned about the political, technological, and social issues...
Cybersecurity and healthcare: When infosec is a matter of life and death
We’ve talked about how cybersecurity affects enterprises and schools. But there’s another sector that is increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks: healthcare. The stakes are more than just financial—a cyberattack on a hospital or healthcare facility could literally become a...
Pensacola confirms ransomware attack
Pensacola
officials confirmed that an ongoing
cyberattack that began early Saturday morning is a ransomware attack.
While the city did not release any additional details, the Pensacola News Journal said city spokeswoman Kaycee Lagarde confirmed the attack included a ransom, something that...
Trickbot Operators Now Selling Attack Tools to APT Actors
North Korea's Lazarus Group - of Sony breach and WannaCry fame - is among the first customers.
The Great $50M African IP Address Heist
A top executive at the nonprofit entity responsible for doling out chunks of Internet addresses to businesses and other organizations in Africa has resigned his post following accusations that he secretly operated several companies which sold tens of millions...
Intel Issues Fix for ‘Plundervolt’ SGX Flaw
Researchers were able to extract AES encryption key using SGX's voltage-tuning function.
How to stop spam calls right now
Spam calls drive us all crazy. Here are four ways to stop robocalls and other unsolicited phone calls.
