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
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Every Mac can be hacked by this new flaw, and there's no fix yet
By Paul Wagenseil published
A file-handling flaw in macOS Big Sur could let attackers run malware without warning or restraint.
![The Netgear Nighthawk RS400 home Wi-Fi router.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hVooYVNPQaqt7h6BMndCPD-320-80.jpg)
Thousands of Netgear routers can be hacked — here's what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
At least 11 different Netgear Nighthawk home Wi-Fi router models are vulnerable to attack, thanks to a flaw in third-party software.
![A Microsoft account sign-in prompt on a smartphone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c9vCfx3Yig6MCebYUBbGn-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft just enabled password-free logins for all users — how to set it up
By Paul Wagenseil published
Microsoft now lets all account holders sign in without a password. Here's how it works and how to set it up.
![iOS 15 hidden features](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zbYVtvWyWsXjPkwar3KCMP-320-80.jpg)
iOS 15: Here are the new privacy and security upgrades you'll get
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple's iOS 15 is adding many new privacy and security features. Here are the most significant ones coming to your iPhone when the software update arrives Sept. 20.
![Google chrome security update](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gyipsn9TA2N8Ssnjwb4q7g-320-80.jpg)
Chrome under hacker attack — how to update ASAP
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google updated Chrome on the desktop to fix 11 security flaws, two of which are already being used in attacks.
![Microsoft student discount](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cZfTg4FS2jz9mJSzhmx2zR-320-80.jpg)
This Windows exploit can hijack your PC and there's no fix yet — what to do now [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil published
A new attack on Windows leverages an old web-rendering format to take over PCs, even those running Windows 11. There's no fix from Microsoft yet, but you can still minimize your risk.
![How to tell if you've been blocked on WhatsApp](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LvEBd7EeaPLfMtDPcbjQ4N-320-80.jpg)
WhatsApp is still safe to use, despite story claiming otherwise
By Paul Wagenseil published
Facebook still can't read your WhatsApp messages, despite a major news piece that implies otherwise. Here's what's really going on.
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Apple just delayed iPhone photo scanning program following backlash
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple said it was delaying the planned rollout of its program that would scan iPhones for child-sexual-abuse-material.
![Driver setting up a wireless connection between a smartphone and an automotive infotainment system.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mcxb9pi6otbDyJQQ8mEGrY-320-80.jpg)
Millions of smartphones, laptops, trucks, planes affected by new Bluetooth flaws — what you need to know
By Paul Wagenseil published
At least 1,400 models of devices ranging from smartphones to commercial aircraft are affected by serious Bluetooth security flaws, and patches are not fully available yet.
![An Apple iPhone and an Apple Watch displaying mock-ups of Apple's digital representation of a state driver's license.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nENoWQ6htTRVbVkwFQZeGC-320-80.jpg)
Apple Wallet will soon hold your driver's license — but is this a good idea?
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple wants your iPhone to be your everything. Should it be?
![The front of a T-Mobile retail store in the Boston area.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UzscBafKaqwEFdr9b9LNnX-320-80.jpg)
T-Mobile data breach puts 48 million people at severe risk of identity theft [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil published
Here's what you need to do about T-Mobile's latest security stumble
![The headquarters of T-Mobile USA in Bellevue, Washington.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GprDqLxMA3EwZVsHVD53pR-320-80.jpg)
Hacker takes credit for 54 million T-Mobile data breach, calls security ‘awful’
By Paul Wagenseil published
A 21-year-old American living abroad claimed credit for the massive T-Mobile data breach that's affected at least 54 million people and said the company's 'security is awful.'
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This WhatsApp mod will infect your Android phone — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
A 'mod' that changes some aspects of WhatsApp on Android is actually laced with dangerous malware, Kaspersky reports.
![SteelSeries Arctis 9 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gBbVuHUWNFWxen8ceYDvCK-320-80.jpg)
Not just Razer: SteelSeries mice, keyboards hijack Windows 10 too — what you can do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Like Razer gaming gear, SteelSeries keyboards, mice and headsets can let unauthorized users get full system control during the installation process.
![The rear gate of a UPS truck during a delivery run on a Chicago city street.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uvkGTP4snJePHWKne6eThN-320-80.jpg)
Waiting for a package? Don't click this phony UPS email
By Paul Wagenseil published
A new malware scam starts with a convincing-looking fake email from UPS, and the included tracking link takes you to the real UPS site. But that's where the trouble begins.
![A Wi-Fi router on a windowsill.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PoZ4WYttfZo933bY4CC5v5-320-80.jpg)
Hundreds of thousands of home Wi-Fi routers under attack — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Routers, range extenders and Wi-Fi adapters from at least 65 different manufacturers are being attacked by cybercriminals, and fixes aren't yet available for most of the vulnerable devices.
![T-Mobile MVNOs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DBVpgnknR5CKz5oKBFLoNA-320-80.jpg)
T-Mobile breach fallout — it's time to decide who deserves your business
By Paul Wagenseil published
If you care about your personal data, you shouldn't do business with companies that do a lousy job of protecting it.
![The exterior of a T-Mobile store on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ptkVVhGkVq4jB5b3kpG42m-320-80.jpg)
T-Mobile ups number of data-breach victims to 54 million
By Paul Wagenseil published
T-Mobile has increased the number of accounts affected by its recent data breach by 6 million, for a total of 54 million.
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AT&T denies 70 million user records were stolen from its servers
By Paul Wagenseil published
A well-known hacker claims to have 70 million user records stolen from AT&T, but the company denies a data breach.
![How to lock down Google Drive files](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mD7JmxyYRkZv72dbgdGqPK-320-80.jpg)
How to lock down Google Drive files
By Paul Wagenseil, Robert Irvine published
Google lets you prevent other people from copying, downloading or printing your Google Drive files. Here's how to do so.
![T=Mobile coverage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LKqVqSjxJeLsnhPteDHTDV-320-80.jpg)
T-Mobile data-breach website lets anyone sign up for identity-theft protection
By Paul Wagenseil published
T-Mobile's identity-theft-protection page for people affected by the company's massive data breach asks only for an email address and phone number, meaning anyone can try to sign up.
![Microsoft Windows 11 running on an Apple MacBook laptop.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ADBWTYYRUrDbRCKbqou4Ff-320-80.jpg)
Apple now has a Windows password manager, and this is how it works
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple has quietly released a password manager for Windows, but it's not for anyone who doesn't often use a Mac or an iPhone.
![The Avast and Norton 360 app icons side by side on a Google Pixel smartphone.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kvkxKyae32KVmYVGYKPKwC-320-80.jpg)
NortonLifelock merging with Avast — what does this mean for you?
By Paul Wagenseil published
NortonLifeLock plans to merge with Avast, and the combined company would have 25% of the market. Could it use its dominance to kill free antivirus software?
![The Facebook and Facebook Messenger logos next to each other on a laptop screen and a smartphone screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wqbbapLxzgHQQWqgTVaXsD-320-80.jpg)
Facebook Messenger gets end-to-end encrypted voice, video calls; Instagram may be next
By Paul Wagenseil published
Facebook said end-to-end encryption was now an option for Messenger voice and video calls, and being tested for Messenger group chats and calls, Instagram DMs and calls.
![Man with glasses and beard rest head in hand as he stares wearily at laptop screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EZk6bSr5dPVbbV4q4YiEtB-320-80.jpg)
Web apps have become so complex that they're unsafe to use, researchers say
By Paul Wagenseil published
Web apps, Google Workspace and the OAuth shared access mechanism are endangering user security and privacy with their complexity, researchers said at the Black Hat and DEF CON security conferences.