Joker malware apps still stealing money and contacts in Google Play store By Paul Wagenseil Google booted 17 Android apps that harbored the Joker malware from the Play Store after a security firm discovered them.
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.
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 used and tested the five most popular identity theft protection services over a three-month process. Here are the services that protect you best.
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.
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.
Best antivirus 2020: Free antivirus and paid software By Paul Wagenseil Here's the best paid and free antivirus software available based on each program's malware detection, performance impact and extra features.
No, a free iPhone 12 is not waiting for you — avoid this scam By Paul Wagenseil A SMS-based phishing campaign is making the rounds, promising a free iPhone if you just supply your credit-card number, username and password.
Nasty Android malware steals passwords from over 200 apps — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil A new Android malware called 'Alien' can steal passwords from more than 200 apps, log your keystrokes and even remotely control your phone.
Chrome and Firefox fix big security bugs — how to update now By Paul Wagenseil Google updates its Chrome browser to version 85, and Mozilla updates Firefox to version 81, both patching several security flaws.
500,000 Activision accounts 'hacked' — or were they really? By Paul Wagenseil Activision denied reports that 500,000 user accounts had been 'hacked' as the result of a data breach, and reminded users to use unique passwords for all their accounts.
TikTok users hit with scam apps downloaded over 2.4 million times [updated] By Paul Wagenseil A 12-year-old girl uncovered a scam ring using TikTok and Instagram accounts to promote bogus iOS and Android apps designed to show hidden ads and rip you off.
The best parental control apps for Android and iPhone 2020 By Paul Wagenseil Are you sure your kids are safe on their phones? Here are the best parental control apps for managing apps, filtering websites and logging activities.
Trump TikTok ban begins on Sunday — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil The Trump administration suddenly banned TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores beginning Sunday.
Billions of Android phones and smart devices open to attack -- what to do now [updated] By Paul Wagenseil Billions of Android, Linux, smart-home and wearable devices are vulnerable to a Bluetooth flaw that could lead to attack from nearby devices.
Staples hit by data breach: What to do now [updated] By Paul Wagenseil Staples disclosed to customers that it had been hit by a data breach, but we don't yet know how many people might be affected.
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.
Zoom just got a huge upgrade — how to activate it right now By Paul Wagenseil Zoom has finally added 2FA as an option to help protect user accounts. Here's how to set it up.
Samsung pushes out urgent security fixes for phones: Update now By Paul Wagenseil Several Samsung phones already have Google's September Android security updates, and more will be getting them soon.
Don't download this TikTok app — it's spyware By Paul Wagenseil A fake 'TikTok Pro' app is spyware that can steal passwords, read text messages and take screenshots, a security firm says.
YubiKey 5C NFC hands-on: How this tiny gadget keeps your online accounts super-secure By Paul Wagenseil Yubico released the YubiKey 5C NFC, a two-factor-authentication security key for all modern computers and smartphones.
Windows 10 desktop themes can steal your passwords: What to do [updated] By Paul Wagenseil Microsoft account passwords can be stolen by customized Windows 10 desktop themes, a security researcher says.
These Android apps can run up your phone bill — delete them now By Paul Wagenseil The Joker scamware app was found in another six Android apps in the Google Play store, and users who have them installed may be hit with fraudulent premium-SMS charges.
Windows 10's antivirus can download malware — Microsoft responds By Paul Wagenseil A command-line tool buried in Windows Defender Antivirus can be used to download any file from the internet -- including malware.
Windows 10 update wreaking havoc on these PCs — what to do By Paul Wagenseil Upgrades to Windows 10, version 2004 seem to be disabling LTE modems and crashing Lenovo ThinkPads.
