Facebook comes clean on sharing user data with third parties — yes, again By Paul Wagenseil Facebook admitted that some 5,000 third-party app developers got access to user personal data beyond a 90-day usage cutoff.
The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2020 By Paul Wagenseil Want to make sure your kids are safe on their phones? Here are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities.
The best password managers in 2020 By Paul Wagenseil The best password managers we've tested save you time while helping you stay safe online
The best identity theft protection services in 2020 By Paul Wagenseil We tested the five most popular identity theft protection services over a three-month process. Here are the best identity services that protect you most.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2020 By Paul Wagenseil Bitdefender makes the best Mac antivirus software, but Kaspersky and Norton aren't far behind.
The best Android antivirus apps in 2020 By Paul Wagenseil Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best Android antivirus app, but Norton Mobile Security is a close second.
Best antivirus in 2020: Free antivirus and paid software By Paul Wagenseil Here is the best paid and free antivirus software available based on each program's malware detection, performance impact and extra features.
Serious Mac security flaw still unpatched by Apple after 6 months, researcher says By Paul Wagenseil There's a serious security flaw in the latest versions of macOS, a researcher says, but Apple doesn't seem to be in a hurry to fix it.
The best cloud backup services in 2020 By Paul Wagenseil Here are the best cloud backup services (aka online backup services) based on features, convenience and price.
Dozens of Netgear routers can easily be hacked — what to do right now [updated] By Paul Wagenseil A very serious flaw that permits remote hacking affects nearly 80 models of Netgear routers, but some workarounds are finally available.
Nvidia patches 12 serious security flaws — what to do right now By Paul Wagenseil Nvidia pushed out 12 patches to fix serious security flaws in all its graphics software for Windows and Linux.
LastPass wins top password manager in the Tom's Guide Awards 2020 By Paul Wagenseil LastPass wins the 2020 Tom's Guide Award for best password manager.
Kaspersky Total Security wins the 2020 Tom's Guide Awards for top antivirus program By Paul Wagenseil Kaspersky Total Security wins the 2020 Tom's Guide Award for best antivirus program.
iOS 14 and Safari privacy features: The great, the good and the meh By Paul Wagenseil Some of Apple's upcoming privacy features could change the ways apps and websites collect and handle user data, while others are just playing catch-up.
Don't throw away your stimulus check debit card — and what to do if you toss it By Paul Wagenseil The stimulus-payment debit cards sent by the U.S. government look like scams, leading many people to just throw them out. Here's what to look for.
Zoom security issues: Here's everything that's gone wrong (so far) By Paul Wagenseil More than a dozen security and privacy problems have been found in Zoom, though not all are serious. Here's what to know if you're using Zoom.
'Hundreds of millions' of smart home devices and PCs can be hacked remotely By Paul Wagenseil A decades-old flaw in networking software puts hundreds of millions of devices at risk of being remotely hacked, a security firm says.
This D-Link router has serious security flaws: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil D-Link won't patch all the serious security flaws on one of its older routers. You can update the firmware, but your better bet is to get a newer model.
Zoom in hot water for allegedly silencing free speech By Paul Wagenseil Zoom apologized for suspending the accounts of 3 Chinese dissidents at Beijing's request, said it wouldn't happen again.
How quickly does an unprotected database get found online? Less than 9 hours By Paul Wagenseil An unprotected server holding a database of fake personal information was accessed 175 times in 11 days.
Smart TVs, fridges and light bulbs may stop working next year: Here's why By Paul Wagenseil Many smart TVs, smart appliances and other smart-home devices may soon be unable to connect to online servers because of expiring security certificates, an expert warns.
iPhone users can now transfer Signal data to new phones — here's how By Paul Wagenseil Signal Private Messenger has finally come up with a way to let you move your user data from an old iPhone to a new one.
Windows 10 vulnerable to dangerous 'worm' attack — DHS urges you to patch your PC ASAP By Paul Wagenseil If you didn't patch your Windows 10 PC against the SMBGhost flaw back in March, better do it now, warns the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.
WhatsApp can reveal your phone number in Google searches — how to protect yours By Paul Wagenseil Many WhatsApp phone numbers show up in Google search results, but WhatsApp doesn't think it's a big deal.
Signal is adding automatic face blurring to help protesters By Paul Wagenseil Secure-messaging app Signal is adding a feature to automatically blur faces in photos.
