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.

Articles by: Paul Wagenseil

Telegram: What it is and how to use it

By Jesus Diaz, Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 30 June 22

Here's how to install and use Telegram to get encrypted, self-destructing, non-intrusive messaging.

Is Windows Defender good enough for my new laptop?

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 29 June 22

Microsoft’s Windows Defender antivirus software now ships with all Windows 10 and Windows 11 laptops. But is it good enough?

The best internet security suites in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 23 June 22

The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.

The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 22 June 22

Keep your Windows PC protected against malware and other cyberthreats with one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.

The best password managers in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 22 June 22

The best password managers make storing and auto filling your passwords easier to help you save time and stay safe online.

Best parental control apps: Dark-haired boy of about 5 using smartphone while sitting on sofa.

The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Sean Riley, Anthony Spadafora published 21 June 22

These are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities on mobile devices.

The best Android antivirus apps in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 21 June 22

Keep your Android devices running smoothly and free from malware with one of the best Android antivirus apps.

Zoom security issues: What's gone wrong and what's been fixed

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 15 June 22

Dozens of security and privacy issues have been found in Zoom, though not all are serious and many have been fixed. Here's what you need to know.

Best free PDF editors in 2022

By Jeffery Battersby, Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 14 June 22

These are the best free PDF editors for making quick changes or marking up documents without having to spend a thing.

The best Mac antivirus software in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 9 June 22

The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.

The best identity theft protection services in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 9 June 22

Becoming a victim of identity theft can take years to recover from which is why you need one of the best identity theft protection services.

Best USB flash drives in 2022: Top USB memory sticks

By Don Reisinger, Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 7 June 22

The best USB flash drives make it easy to bring your data with you as you can store, transfer and back up your files on physical media.

The best antivirus software 2022: Free and paid options

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 7 June 22

These are the best paid and free antivirus programs available based on their ability to detect malware, impact on system performance and extra features.

The best external hard drives in 2022

By Matthew Murray, Paul Wagenseil published 3 June 22

These are the best external hard drives, based on our extensive testing.

The best cloud backup services in 2022

By Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 3 June 22

These are the best cloud backup services for storing an extra copy of your important files safely in the cloud.

Best PDF editors in 2022

By Jeffery Battersby, Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 1 June 22

The best PDF editors can help boost your productivity and improve your workflow by allowing you to do even more with PDFs.

Best Android browsers in 2022

By Sean Riley, Paul Wagenseil, Anthony Spadafora published 31 May 22

Customizing your Android phone includes using one of the best Android browsers to gain access to new features and functionality.

Kwikset Halo smart-lock security flaw fixed — here's what you need to do

By Paul Wagenseil published 6 April 22

A serious security flaw in the Kwikset Halo smart-lock app was found by Bitdefender researchers, then quickly fixed. Here's what you need to do.

Apple iPhone SE (2022) color lineup on a red background

Hackers attacking iPhones, iPads and Macs — update now

By Paul Wagenseil published 31 March 22

Apple Thursday pushed out emergency software updates for iPhones, iPads and Macs to fix two security vulnerabilities that were already being exploited by hackers.

Wyze patches serious flaws on its security cameras, but not its oldest one — what you need to know

By Paul Wagenseil published 29 March 22

Wyze fixed three security flaws discovered by Bitdefender -- but not on Wyze Cam version 1, which won't get the patches.

A laptop displaying the warning "scam alert!"

The worst online scams and how to avoid them

By Linda Rosencrance, Paul Wagenseil published 29 March 22

From remote-impersonation scams and sextortion to fake antivirus and tech support, here are the threats you need to be aware of.

VPNs are digital 'snake oil,' expert claims — here's why

By Paul Wagenseil published 29 March 22

Don't believe all the exaggerated claims that VPNs make about protecting your privacy and security, experts say.

Chrome and Edge under hacker attack — what to do now

By Paul Wagenseil published 28 March 22

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Brave have all released fixes to patch one very serious zero-day flaw that's actively being exploited by hackers. Here's how to update your browsers.

Hacker who hit Microsoft, Samsung and Nvidia could be this 16-year-old

By Paul Wagenseil published 24 March 22

A 16-year-old living with his mother near Oxford, England may be one of the leaders of the Lapsus$ hacker crew that has stolen data from Microsoft, Nvidia, Samsung, Ubisoft and other companies.

Microsoft confirms it was hacked — what does this mean for you?

By Paul Wagenseil published 23 March 22

Microsoft admitted that the Lapsus$ hacking crew broke into its systems and took source code, but insists that no real damage was done.

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