The Checklist by SecureMac

Do you understand the Facebook Fiasco tied into Cambridge Analytica? It is a huge, evolving story, so there's a good chance your answer is "no." This week, we touch quickly on the start of the story, then look at possible, individual next steps. Topics to include:

• The story so far…
• How ad microtargeting works
• How to stop Facebook from sharing your data with third parties
• How to completely delete your Facebook account
• Your data has value - Don't just give it away.

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What happens to the digital data in your life when you're no longer here to access it? It's not a fun topic, but it is an important one for your loved ones. Items on today's Checklist:

Making sure family can access your devices Storing important information securely The importance of backups Different service providers, different rules Who owns digital property?

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You might not be mining, trading, or investing in cryptocurrency. You might not even know what it is. The current mania for cryptocurrency may still be affecting your computing experience. Items on today's Checklist by SecureMac:

• Current cryptocurrency affairs
• Potential benefits of crypto-mining
• The role of crypto-mining malware
• How to prevent mining on your Mac
• Is this the way of the future?

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Your computer is a workhorse. While its best days may be behind it, you might not be able to put it out to pasture. This week, The Checklist by SecureMac looks at issues around running old hardware and software. Items on the list include:

• Why we use old hardware
• The dangers of running old tech
• When virtual machines might help
• Running old computers safely
• Do you even need a computer?

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Once more into the grab bag! Once again, there are several stories about which we want you to hear! And here they are! Items on the list:

• Strava Fitness Tracking Troubles
• How Intel Handled Spectre
• The Grammarly Gaff
• The Mac Trojan in MacUpdate
• Spear Phishing with Fake Bribes

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There's a lot of power on your wrist. Of course, with great power comes a stack of security concerns. This week's Checklist covers Apple Watch and Security. Items on the list:

• Passcode and Security
• When an Apple Watch Goes Missing
• Notifications and Prying Eyes
• What Gets Shared with Whom
• How Apple Watch Keeps You Physically Safe

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On this edition of the Checklist, a few small stories make up one big show. Topics include: - Another Messages bug - Windows malware hits the Mac - Videogame vulnerabilities - The fate of the Fruit fly guy Dive deeper into each topic on our website: SecureMac.com/Checklist Got a question or comment? Send it in: [email protected]

On this week's episode, we look at overall iOS security. Items on the list include:

- The Passcode: Your first line of defense - Sandboxing - The iOS Walled Garden - Staying away from random iOS profiles - Backing up to iCloud - Find My iPhone - Whether you need security software for iOS

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Meltdown and Spectre are a couple of the biggest computer security vulnerabilities the world has ever encountered. On this episode of The Checklist, get to know them! What do they do? What's being done to stop them? And what can you do to protect yourself?

This is a big topic - bigger than we can lay out in a short podcast. Notes and links to even more info can be found on this show's site: SecureMac.com/Checklist.

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Wrapping up our 2017 Security Year in Review, today we look Apple security wins and fails for the year, plus security issues that potentially hit all of us in 2017.

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