This gadget promises to stop Alexa and Google Home from spying on you By Paul Wagenseil The new Paranoid device mutes or jams your smart speaker's microphones until you decide to let them listen.
Zoom privacy and security issues: Here's everything that's wrong (so far) By Paul Wagenseil Nearly a dozen security and privacy problems have been found in Zoom recently. Here's what to know if you're using it.
'Coronavirus' malware can wreck your PC: What to do By Paul Wagenseil New coronavirus-themed malware wipes a PC's Master Boot Record, stopping it from starting up.
Zoom flaw could steal passwords and install malware: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil Zoom meeting chats treat network share links as URLs, making it possible for hackers to steal Windows login passwords and maybe even run malware on victims' machines.
Marriott data breach hits 5.2 million people: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil Marriott International said records of 5.2 million guests were affected by a data breach that lasted from mid-January to late February.
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, Brian Nadel 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 antivirus software in 2020: Free and paid By Paul Wagenseil, Tom's Guide Staff Here is the best antivirus software available based on each program's malware detection, performance impact and extra features.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2020 By Paul Wagenseil, Tom's Guide Staff 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, Tom's Guide Staff Bitdefender Mobile Security is the best Android antivirus app, but Norton Mobile Security is a close second.
Zoom changes privacy policy following online uproar By Paul Wagenseil Following a series of negative stories, Zoom updated its privacy policy to remove language that gave it the right to share personal data with advertisers.
iOS 13.4 flaw may expose user data: How to avoid it By Paul Wagenseil The latest iPhones don't send all internet traffic through a VPN even when the VPN is switched on, new research alleges.
Linksys, D-Link routers hacked to spread coronavirus malware: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil Hackers are hijacking Linksys and D-Link routers to spread coronavirus-themed malware.
Coronavirus fears fuel scam frenzy: How to keep yourself safe By Paul Wagenseil Coronavirus-related online scams and malware have ratcheted up in the past few weeks. Here's what to watch out for.
Fake Google Chrome update contains nasty malware: Avoid this right now By Paul Wagenseil Fake Google Chrome browser updates are being spread by hacked WordPress sites and infecting Windows machines.
LastPass, 1Password and other password managers can be hacked: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil Five top password managers can be hacked to give up user passwords or even master passwords, researchers say.
Zoom-bombing: How to keep trolls out of your Zoom meetings By Paul Wagenseil Trolls can crash Zoom videoconferencing meetings and cause mayhem. Here's how to stop them.
CDC chatbot helps you screen yourself for coronavirus: How to use it By Paul Wagenseil The CDC has created a chatbot to let you check whether you have developed symptoms of COVID-19.
Coronavirus scam is stealing passwords: What to do By Paul Wagenseil Phony Folding@home software making the rounds says it'll help you fight coronavirus, but it steals your passwords instead.
'Coronavirus safety mask' scam will text-spam all of your friends: How to avoid it By Paul Wagenseil A bizarre new scam offers to sell you a 'coronavirus safety mask,' but you have to sideload a dodgy Android app first.
Amazon warehouse closed by coronavirus: What it means for you By Paul Wagenseil Amazon confirmed the first U.S. case of coronavirus in a warehouse employee as workers across the world demand paid sick leave.
The best cloud backup services in 2020 By Paul Wagenseil, Sean Riley Here are the best cloud storage services (aka online backup services) based on features, convenience and price.
Coronavirus scammers will be prosecuted ASAP, U.S. attorney general says By Paul Wagenseil U.S. Atty. Gen. Barr orders federal prosecutors to prioritize prosecution of coronavirus scammers.
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.
Coronavirus confinement causing big VPN spikes: What you need to know By Paul Wagenseil Home VPN traffic is spiking in countries where citizens are on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Atlas VPN reports.
