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

By Paul Wagenseil, David Crookes Last updated
Not everything about Gmail is so easy to use. Here's how to get through the tough parts and get more out of Gmail.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Mercedes-Benz USA disclosed that personal data of 1.6 million prospective and actual customers had been exposed online, and that about 1,000 people had very sensitive data leaked.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Like T-Mobile, AT&T is warning its customers about 'port-out' scams and is showing how to prevent them.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Kaspersky researchers find 'Cookiethief' Android Trojan that steals session cookies to hijack Facebook accounts.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Many people are getting suspicious messages to turn on something called 'Facebook Protect' -- and they're not phishing scams, but rather the real thing.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
The FBI issued a public-service announcement regarding scam callers who pretend to be government officials but want you to pay fines or provide sensitive information immediately.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Watch out for websites offering Windows 11 installations, because they might just be harboring the notorious RedLine information-stealing malware.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
The notorious FormBook Trojan has mutated into a new form called XLoader that also attacks Macs, Israeli security firm Check Point reported.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
A longstanding Android barcode-scanner app suddenly became adware after a recent software update. Here's how to get it off your phone.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Google booted 24 Android apps from its Play Store after they were found to be stealing contact info.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Google booted 17 Android apps that harbored the Joker malware from the Play Store after a security firm discovered them.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Most web browsers offer to remember your passwords, but don't let them. Here's why browsers aren't safe enough, and what you should use instead.

By Linda Rosencrance, Paul Wagenseil Last updated
From remote-impersonation scams and sextortion to fake antivirus and tech support, here are the threats you need to be aware of.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
'Cracked' Windows games poisoned with cryptocurrency-mining malware have infected more than 200,000 PCs, security firm Avast said.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
A hacker says they've stolen account data on 100 million T-Mobile customers, including Social Security numbers, driver's-license numbers and dates of birth.

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

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

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Apple pushed out updates to iOS, macOS, watchOS and Safari to fix two zero-day flaws being actively exploited in the wild, including one used against political dissidents in the Middle East.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Following an FBI warning that crooks are breaking into food-delivery accounts, Tom's Guide found that most delivery apps like Seamless, DoorDash and Instacart don't offer basic account protections.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Mac information-stealing malware can now install anything and completely take over your system, reports Microsoft.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
The latest strains of the AdLoad Mac malware punch right through Apple's built-in defenses, reports a security firm.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
Privacy-minded search engine You.com is easy to use and looks great, but it's surprisingly intrusive, asking for personal information and insisting that you install a browser extension.

By Paul Wagenseil Last updated
A new Android banking Trojan steals information by recording everything you do on screen, says a security firm.
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