Checklist 266: It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Security Security News

Checklist 266: It’s the Little Things: Apple Watch, AirTag, and Security

Apple Watch privacy tips: 6 ways to make sure your Apple Watch isn’t giving you away. Plus: Silent AirTags and how to stay safe.

February 10, 2022 • 7 min read
Checklist 265: Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Hearts Security News

Checklist 265: Strengthening 2FA and Guarding Our Hearts

Security issues with SMS-based 2FA; Apple introduces domain-bound codes; avoiding Valentine’s Day scams this year.

February 4, 2022 • 5 min read
Checklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know Security News

Checklist 264: Updates and Sharing What You Know

AirTag security for Android users. Plus, a big round of Apple updates (with a fix for the WebKit IndexedDB vulnerability).

January 28, 2022 • 6 min read
Checklist 263: Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams The Checklist Podcast by SecureMac

Checklist 263: Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams

QR code phishing scams are on the rise. We talk about QR code phishing, some common QR code scams, and how to avoid them!

January 20, 2022 • 5 min read
Checklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay Security News

Checklist 262: General Mayhem and Private Relay

Did T-mobile block Private Relay? EU cell carriers ask to block Private Relay. And an Apple update for car and home.

January 13, 2022 • 5 min read
Checklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts Security News

Checklist 261: Apple and Legacy Contacts

Apple’s Legacy Contact program: What is a digital legacy? How do you designate a Legacy Contact in iOS or macOS? What will your contact need?

January 6, 2022 • 7 min read
Checklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special Security News

Checklist 260: The Hacky Holidays Special

The Hacky Holidays Special: The Checklist crew gets together to discuss our favorite Hollywood films about computers and hacking!

December 23, 2021 • 1 min read
Checklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World Security News

Checklist 259: Log4j and the Biggest Bug in the World

Log4j is an Internet-breaking vulnerability that could affect users for years to come. Apple AirTag stalking help for Android users.

December 16, 2021 • 6 min read
Checklist 258: Trackers, Thieves, and Spyware Warnings Security News

Checklist 258: Trackers, Thieves, and Spyware Warnings

Verizon iPhone tracking, AirTag used to steal cars, and what Apple is doing to help Pegasus spyware victims.

December 10, 2021 • 6 min read
Checklist 257: Suing to Stop Pegasus Security News

Checklist 257: Suing to Stop Pegasus

Apple sues NSO Group over Pegasus spyware, avoiding cryptocurrency scams, and what chat apps can the government access?

December 3, 2021 • 8 min read
A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving Security News

A Checklist of Checklists for Thanksgiving

We’re spending time with our families this week, so no full show today. But we wanted to offer you a few resources that may help you as we enter the holiday season in earnest.

November 25, 2021 • 3 min read
Checklist 256: A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection Security News

Checklist 256: A Lack of Mail Privacy Protection

Mail Privacy Protection on Apple Watch, Apple rolls out PCM for advertisers, and a super-sneaky stolen iPhone scam

November 19, 2021 • 6 min read
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