In this episode:

  • The boys get some new toys
  • LastPass breach
  • The Big Security Show
  • Keeping your devices secure
  • Why you should install software updates
  • Managing Accounts & Passwords
  • Apple’s iCloud Keychain & 1Password
  • Advanced Data Protection for iCloud

Links from the show:

  • LastPass says employee’s home computer was hacked and corporate vault taken
  • Why you can trust 1Password’s cloud-based storage and syncing
  • Use Face ID on your iPhone or iPad Pro
  • Use Touch ID on iPhone and iPad
  • Use Touch ID on Mac
  • Update your iPhone or iPad
  • Update macOS on Mac
  • Manage passwords using keychains on Mac
  • Set up iCloud Keychain
  • Rapid Security Responses on Apple devices
  • Two-factor authentication for Apple ID
  • iCloud data security overview
  • Use iCloud Keychain to keep passwords, accounts, and more up to date with iCloud
  • Create unique, random email addresses with Hide My Email and iCloud+
  • About iCloud Private Relay
  • What is iCloud Backup
  • Check if your email or phone is in a data breach
  • Password Strength
  • Password Reuse
  • Security

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