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.
Latest articles by Paul Wagenseil
Password-stealing app downloaded 100,000 times — what to do now
By Paul Wagenseil published
A malicious Android app called Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools aims to steal your Facebook password, but it's now been removed from Google Play. Here's how to make sure you don't have it installed.
This 'browser in browser' attack will steal your passwords — here's how to avoid it
By Paul Wagenseil published
Someone's created an easy way to fake perfect-looking login windows. Crooks will use it to steal passwords, so here's how to avoid being fooled.
Asus Wi-Fi routers attacked by Russian military hackers — what to do now
By Paul Wagenseil published
More than a dozen models of Asus home Wi-Fi routers are being attacked by a notorious Russian hacking group -- and researchers fear other brands will be affected too.
Germany tells Kaspersky users to uninstall Russian antivirus software — should you?
By Paul Wagenseil published
The German government warned against using Kaspersky antivirus software because it could be weaponized by the Russian government.
Apple fixes dozens of security flaws with iOS 15.4 — update your iPhone now
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple released security updates for iPhones, iPads, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch and even iTunes for Windows, fixing dozens of serious vulnerabilities.
Dozens of Android phones can be hacked — what you need to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Dozens of phones using a chipset made by China's UNISOC can be hacked, and the chipset maker doesn't seem to have fixed the flaw.
'Escobar' Android malware steals your 2FA codes — and takes over your phone
By Paul Wagenseil published
A new Android malware named after Pablo Escobar steals your passwords and your 2FA codes before completely taking over your phone.
This nasty malware sneaks into your email threads — what you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
The Qakbot banking Trojan now infects users by inserting random messages into ongoing email threads, then urging readers to open linked Office files.
Your HP computer could have very serious security flaws — update now
By Paul Wagenseil published
Hundreds of HP desktops and laptops are affected by more than a dozen serious security flaws in the UEFI/BIOS firmware. Fortunately, there are fixes available.
Samsung hacked, source code stolen — is your phone at risk?
By Paul Wagenseil published
Samsung admitted it had suffered a devastating data breach that leaked internal source code, but insisted no customer personal data was compromised.
Here's 2022's worst passwords — don't use any of these
By Paul Wagenseil published
Recent lists of the most commonly used passwords show that they're still the worst passwords you can possibly use.
Ukraine charity scammers exploiting crisis — how to avoid being robbed
By Paul Wagenseil published
Scammers are exploiting the Ukraine crisis by setting up bogus charity websites and sending out messages with fake appeals for help, a security firm warns.
How to tell if an AirTag is stalking you — and what you can do about it
By Paul Wagenseil published
Here's how you can tell if an AirTag is stalking you, whether you use an iPhone, an Android phone or no phone at all.
AirTags stalking — state AGs for New York, Pennsylvania just issued warnings
By Paul Wagenseil published
The state attorneys general of New York and Pennsylvania issued warnings to residents about the dangers of AirTag stalking.
Microsoft is blocking these macros in Office to boost your PC security
By Paul Wagenseil published
Microsoft will soon make it harder for end users to enable macros in Office files downloaded from the internet, which should have a huge effect on computer security.
Update Chrome now to fix this urgent zero-day flaw
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google has patched Chrome to fix a zero-day flaw that may already be being exploited in the wild, along with 10 other vulnerabilities.
Apple to boost AirTag anti-stalking features 'later this year' — what you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
To make it harder to use AirTags for stalking people, Apple will change the ways in which wayward AirTags are detected and iPhone users are notified.
Intel patches 27 flaws in Wi-Fi adapters — what you need to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Intel fixed 27 security flaws in 15 different wireless adapters for PCs, but Windows users are going to have to install the patches manually.
Mac users, update Zoom now — your microphone may be spying on you [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil published
After its first attempt failed, Zoom has finally fixed an issue where Mac microphones stayed on and in listening mode after Zoom meetings had ended.
Signal now lets you change your phone number without killing messages, groups
By Paul Wagenseil published
The Signal encrypted-messaging service said it's now possible to change your phone number without deleting your message history or groups.
TurboTax phishing scam may be out to steal your refund — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
TurboTax parent company Intuit warns that a phishing campaign is trying to lure its customers to fake websites that may try to steal their passwords or install malware.
You can now buy 'silent' AirTags that won't beep — why that's dangerous
By Paul Wagenseil published
Modified AirTags that won't beep if they're being secretly used to track people are being sold online. Here's why that's dangerous.
iPhones can now use Google's One VPN — but should you?
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google's One VPN service is now available for iOS devices in North America and western Europe, but will it really appeal to iPhone users?
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