Paul Wagenseil
Paul Wagenseil is a senior editor at Tom's Guide focused on security and privacy. He has also been a dishwasher, fry cook, long-haul driver, code monkey and video editor. He's been rooting around in the information-security space for more than 15 years at FoxNews.com, SecurityNewsDaily, TechNewsDaily and Tom's Guide, has presented talks at the ShmooCon, DerbyCon and BSides Las Vegas hacker conferences, shown up in random TV news spots and even moderated a panel discussion at the CEDIA home-technology conference. You can follow his rants on Twitter at @snd_wagenseil.
Latest articles by Paul Wagenseil
![A Google Pixel and an iPhone side by side.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YagAaFhjHm9qoEUdBNA3VN-320-80.jpg)
iPhone apps no better for privacy than Android, Oxford study finds
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apps on Android and iOS are roughly equal in how much they track and profile you, Oxford researchers have found.
![Maximus Answer DualCam review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pNeaziM8tL9R7Kaown45FC-320-80.jpg)
Exclusive: How safe is the Maximus Answer DualCam video doorbell?
By Paul Wagenseil, Mike Prospero published
The Maximus Answer DualCam video doorbell has nearly perfect security, except in two areas, Bitdefender researchers find.
![How to do a charity stream on Twitch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ForcGwBay8riGfavthuPRf-320-80.jpg)
Massive Twitch data breach reveals source code — what you need to know [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil published
The online gaming streaming and chat service Twitch has been hacked, with source code and financial information posted online.
![The entrance to a Neiman Marcus store at an indoor shopping mall in suburban Philadelphia.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SDREPbvs4XCqzwk5FL5CJK-320-80.jpg)
Neiman Marcus data breach hits 4.6 million — here's what you need to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
About 4.6 million people who shopped on the Neiman Marcus website before June 2020 had credit cards and account passwords stolen in a data breach, the company said.
![Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Idris Elba, three potential next Bonds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LCzT7fdVBfPiuM68WiXeUi-320-80.jpg)
Next James Bond: 17 actors we want as 007
By Henry T. Casey, Paul Wagenseil, Mike Prospero, Kelly Woo published
We've cast a wide net to pick the next Bond: here are our 17 picks for the next 007.
![An Apple Pay screen displaying a Visa card.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rA7ErkrnpTGEvxqVgVDNif-320-80.jpg)
Your Apple Pay payments can be stolen over the air — here's what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple Pay transactions involving a Visa card can be stolen over the air, but the problem remains unfixed while the two companies squabble over who is at fault.
![Close-up of an iPhone 6 in the hands of a woman wearing a red dress.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HEadGunBUEjAomF4poHcfV-320-80.jpg)
Millions of iPhones, TVs and other devices could go offline Thursday — here's why [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil published
The expiration of a security certificate on Sept. 30 may kill internet access for older iPhones, Macs, smart TVs and millions of other devices.
![Green skull on smartphone screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-320-80.jpg)
Up to 10 million Android users hit by money-stealing malware — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
An Android malware campaign called 'GriftHorse' has infected up to 10 million users worldwide and stolen millions of dollars.
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Hackers can use AirTags to steal your Apple account — what you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple's 'Found AirTag' pages can be hacked to lure people to phishing sites, a researcher says.
![Battlefield 2042](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AfeHxiHA3mJxc3AkR9yhxT-320-80.jpg)
New malware steals your Steam, Epic, EA accounts — how not to get pwned
By Paul Wagenseil published
A new strain of malware called BloodyStealer is out to swipe online gaming accounts, including those from Bethesda, EA, Epic Games, GOG and Steam.
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Chrome on desktop gets emergency patch to prevent hacker attack — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google pushed out a surprise update for desktop Chrome to fix a single flaw used by hackers to attack computers.
![iPhone held in hand in front of tree](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f3THivuF6cT7fGCKJng53B-320-80.jpg)
Three unpatched iOS 15 security flaws posted online — what you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
An researcher posted exploits for three apparent iOS 15 security flaws online because he said Apple has done nothing to patch them after having known of them for nearly five months.
![A hand holding a brand-new iPhone 6 over an Apple Magic Mouse and iMac keyboard.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JDJ8XydFwH9rpVdAdrTd3C-320-80.jpg)
These iPhones and iPads just got an emergency security patch — update now
By Paul Wagenseil published
Older iPhones and Macs from 2013 and 2014 just got security patches to fix flaws being actively exploited by hackers.
![Three generic smartphones side-by-side displaying a montage of the Chinese national flag and a padlock.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5HD6GL6Km6jQSvZ7kKTJh-320-80.jpg)
Don't use these Chinese smartphones, European government warns
By Paul Wagenseil published
Xiaomi and Huawei phones pose security and privacy risks and shouldn't be used, warns the Lithuanian government. OnePlus phones were found to be harmless.
![MacBook Pro 2021](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dWB37Y64jYdTkgxi7hXWXN-320-80.jpg)
Every Mac can be hacked by this new flaw, and there's no fix yet
By Paul Wagenseil published
A file-handling flaw in macOS Big Sur could let attackers run malware without warning or restraint.
![The Netgear Nighthawk RS400 home Wi-Fi router.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hVooYVNPQaqt7h6BMndCPD-320-80.jpg)
Thousands of Netgear routers can be hacked — here's what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
At least 11 different Netgear Nighthawk home Wi-Fi router models are vulnerable to attack, thanks to a flaw in third-party software.
![A Microsoft account sign-in prompt on a smartphone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c9vCfx3Yig6MCebYUBbGn-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft just enabled password-free logins for all users — how to set it up
By Paul Wagenseil published
Microsoft now lets all account holders sign in without a password. Here's how it works and how to set it up.
![iOS 15 hidden features](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zbYVtvWyWsXjPkwar3KCMP-320-80.jpg)
iOS 15: Here are the new privacy and security upgrades you'll get
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple's iOS 15 is adding many new privacy and security features. Here are the most significant ones coming to your iPhone when the software update arrives Sept. 20.
![Google chrome security update](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gyipsn9TA2N8Ssnjwb4q7g-320-80.jpg)
Chrome under hacker attack — how to update ASAP
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google updated Chrome on the desktop to fix 11 security flaws, two of which are already being used in attacks.
![Microsoft student discount](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cZfTg4FS2jz9mJSzhmx2zR-320-80.jpg)
This Windows exploit can hijack your PC and there's no fix yet — what to do now [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil published
A new attack on Windows leverages an old web-rendering format to take over PCs, even those running Windows 11. There's no fix from Microsoft yet, but you can still minimize your risk.
![How to tell if you've been blocked on WhatsApp](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LvEBd7EeaPLfMtDPcbjQ4N-320-80.jpg)
WhatsApp is still safe to use, despite story claiming otherwise
By Paul Wagenseil published
Facebook still can't read your WhatsApp messages, despite a major news piece that implies otherwise. Here's what's really going on.
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Apple just delayed iPhone photo scanning program following backlash
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple said it was delaying the planned rollout of its program that would scan iPhones for child-sexual-abuse-material.
![Driver setting up a wireless connection between a smartphone and an automotive infotainment system.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mcxb9pi6otbDyJQQ8mEGrY-320-80.jpg)
Millions of smartphones, laptops, trucks, planes affected by new Bluetooth flaws — what you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
At least 1,400 models of devices ranging from smartphones to commercial aircraft are affected by serious Bluetooth security flaws, and patches are not fully available yet.