key: 2010-iTunes-podcast
type: misc
title: Five ways to stay safe when using iTunes
authors:
  - Lauren Thompson
  - Ben Smyth
year: 2010
month: 5
howpublished: Times Podcast
listed: false
description: In light of recent fraud, this podcast presents ways to secure your iTunes account.
keywords: Apple, iTunes, fraud, security, vulnerability, attack, exploit
abstract: >-
  The Times have reported that <i>"customers of iTunes are at risk of having their accounts
  hijacked, and thousands of pounds spent by fraudsters, because of poor security settings on the
  website."</i> In this podcast I explain steps that can be taken to secure your iTunes account.
extra: >
  <h2>Media coverage</h2>

  <p>

  This podcast has been discussed by <a
  href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/article7126884.ece">The Times</a>  (<a
  href="/files/Smyth10-iTunes-podcast-Times-coverage.pdf">local cache</a>).

  </p>
links:
  - file: Smyth10-iTunes-podcast.mp3
    text: Podcast
    alt:
      url: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/money/consumer_affairs/article7126654.ece
      text: Times Online version