Anthony Spadafora
Anthony Spadafora is the senior security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and malware to password managers and the best way to cover your whole home or business with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
Before joining the team, he spent three years covering cybersecurity and B2B tech for ITProPortal while living in South Korea. After moving back to the US. Anthony joined the TechRadar Pro team where he covered these topics along with VPNs, web hosting, online collaboration software and video conferencing. He also has his ears to the ground and is on the lookout for the next major cyberattack or data breach.
Based in Houston, Texas, Anthony also handles VPN testing for both Tom’s Guide and TechRadar. As someone who has worked from home exclusively since 2018, he has reviewed dozens of standing desks and has taken a closer look at other essential remote working accessories. As part of these reviews, Anthony frequently rearranges desk setups which is why he’s such a big advocate for cable management and keeping things organized. When he’s not writing, he can be found tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and making upgrades to his smart home.
Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora
Get the Echo Show 5 with a smart light bulb for 63% off in this early Black Friday deal
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Echo Show 5 is already on sale but this bundle throws in a smart light bulb from Sengled for only a few dollars more.
NSFW Facebook ads being used to spread dangerous malware — don’t click on these
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have started using compromised Facebook accounts to promote fake profiles with NSFW pics to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.
Apple October Event recap: M3 MacBook Pro, new M3 iMac and all the ‘scary fast’ news
By Jason England last updated
Here's everything we learned at the Apple October 'Scary Fast' event on October 30, where we met the new Apple M3 chip family and the new iMac and MacBook Pros they power.
President Biden issues major executive order on AI — what it means for you
By Anthony Spadafora published
The White House is taking a big step when it comes to regulating AI by putting in new safeguards to prevent the technology from being misused.
I picked the Nothing Phone (2) over every Android flagship — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Nothing Phone (2) builds on its predecessor’s vision to truly stand out in a sea of boring flagship smartphones with incremental upgrades.
Detective Pikachu Returns is the breath of fresh air I needed with so many big games releasing this month
By Anthony Spadafora published
Detective Pikachu Returns may not be the most difficult game out there but it’s a lot of fun now that I can play this Pokémon-themed adventure game on the Switch.
These Android adware apps with over 2 million downloads put you at risk — delete them now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Adware apps are still managing to find their way onto the Play Store despite Google’s best efforts to make Android safer.
Apple could be bringing MacBooks to the masses with two new low-cost laptops — what we know so far
By Anthony Spadafora published
Rumors have begun to circulate that Apple could release a pair of new, low-cost MacBooks designed to steal the thunder from Google’s Chromebooks.
New iLeakage attack can steal your emails and passwords on iPhone and Mac — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Researchers have developed a new attack method called iLeakage which can be used to steal sensitive data from Safari on vulnerable iPhones and Macs.
Amazon ditching passwords for passkeys on iOS and Android — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Amazon is the latest online retailer to offer passkey support so that you don’t need to remember your password to login.
8BitDo Ultimate Controller review: the Nintendo Switch Pro controller perfected
By Anthony Spadafora published
The 8BitDo Ultimate Controller packs in plenty of features for the price and even comes with a charging dock.
Google will soon hide your IP address in Chrome to protect your privacy — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google is preparing to test out its new IP Protection feature to Chrome which will hide your IP address from third-parties by using proxies.
I finally got a Bluetooth tracker for my keys but after it was too late — here’s what happened
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
I rarely forget things but a Bluetooth tracker could have certainly come in handy when my toddler lost my car keys.
I added a mini monitor to my desk setup and it’s changed how I work — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
This portable mini-monitor may be designed for laptops but I’ve been using it as a secondary display under my main monitor.
Google has supercharged Chrome’s address bar to speed up everything — 5 things to try now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Google is upgrading Chrome’s address bar with smarter autocompletion, automatic typo corrections, improved suggestions and more.
Your Android smartphone just got a big upgrade to fight off malware — here’s how
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google Play Protect now has real-time scanning to help stop sneaky malicious apps from evading detection on your Android phone.
Fake Chrome updates infecting PCs with malware — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have fine tuned fake browser updates so that they now look much more convincing to unsuspecting users.
New Discord scam sees hackers offer easy cash for testing projects — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are now using Discord to find potential victims and infect their PCs with the dangerous Lumma Stealer malware.
I just had my first taste of classic Atari gaming, thanks to this mini console
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Atari gaming was well before the time of one our senior editors, but a mini console showed him what he missed out on while adding some modern conveniences.
Wi-Fi 7 routers: 3 things to consider before you upgrade
By Anthony Spadafora published
Wi-Fi 7 is a huge upgrade with a lot of new features, but early adopters might want to hold off if price is their biggest concern.
Starlink launching satellite cell service in 2024 — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Starlink’s new Direct-to-Cell satellite cell service will launch next year with SMS but voice and data support won’t roll out until 2025.
Facebook scam locking users out of their accounts — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Scammers are using fake copyright infringement notices to trick unsuspecting Facebook users into handing over their passwords.
I’m the security editor for Tom’s Guide, and these are the 3 best antivirus Prime Big Day Deals I’ve seen
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Prime Big Deal Day antivirus deals to help keep you, your family and all of your devices safe online.