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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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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

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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.

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On Checklist No. 175:

• Putting a shorter time-frame on website certificates
• Chrome fights dangerous downloads
• A bit of a data breach primer

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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. 

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