The New York Times has revealed that iPhone apps are constantly reporting our every movement to a shadowy collection of location-data companies. If that creeps you out (as it should!) read on to learn how to protect your location privacy.
Austin Mac Works Blog: Security
Learn How to Autofill SMS Login Codes in iOS 12 and Mojave
Two-factor authentication provides a useful additional layer of security, but it can be a pain to use. With iOS 12 and Safari in Mojave, Apple has made it dead simple to autofill SMS-based login codes. Learn how.
Never Send Someone a Password in Mail or Messages: Do This Instead!
Don’t send passwords via plain text in an email or text. Always use a site that lets you turn a password into a Web link that can be opened only once. Learn more now.
5 Reasons Why You Should Be Using a Password Manager
On today’s Internet, you must use a password manager like iCloud Keychain, @1Password, or @LastPass to generate, store, and enter strong passwords. Any other approach risks your accounts being hacked. Here’s why a password manager is so important.
Beware Microsoft Office 365 Phishing Attacks!
They’re all complete scams, and clicking a link in them takes you to a malicious Web page that will try to steal your password or credit card details.
Gone Phishing: Five Signs That Identify Scam Email Messages
Would you or your employees click a login link in email or open an attachment from an unknown sender? Phishing—forged email designed to extract private information—is one of the greatest threats to business today.
Getting Rid of an Old Mac? Follow These Steps to Prep It for Its Next Life
If you’re passing an old Mac on to a colleague, friend, or family member—or returning it to Apple for recycling—follow these steps to prepare it for its next stage in life and ensure that no one will be able to access your data.
Don’t Freak Out If You Get Blackmail Spam Containing an Old Password
Have you received email from a hacker who claims to have taken over your Mac and is backing up the claim by showing one of your passwords? We explain how it happened and what to do about it.
Being an Apple User Means You’re Not the Product
Many of the big Internet companies make their money by assembling a dossier of information about you and then selling advertisers targeted access to you. Luckily, that’s not true of Apple—here are a few of the ways Apple protects your privacy.
Have Your Online Passwords Been Stolen? Here’s How to Find Out.
Take some time to check for and update compromised, vulnerable, and weak passwords. Start with more important sites, and, as time permits, move on to accounts that don’t contain confidential information.
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