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
Signal just got a big upgrade that beats WhatsApp
By Paul Wagenseil published
Signal Private Messenger now supports up to 40 participants in an end-to-end-encrypted group video call, five times as many as WhatsApp can handle.
Microsoft patches dangerous 'zero-day' Windows flaws — what to do now
By Paul Wagenseil published
Microsoft patched a flaw that is being used to distribute very dangerous malware, along with 66 other vulnerabilities, in December's Patch Tuesday round of software updates.
Second security flaw found in Log4Shell software — what this means for you
By Paul Wagenseil published
A second security flaw has been found in the logging utility that created the Log4Shell flaw currently threatening thousands of websites.
Massive Log4Shell internet security flaw threatens everyone — what you can do [updated]
By Paul Wagenseil published
The Log4Shell security flaw affects web servers, not personal computers, but the impact on the average person could still be massive.
Apple's new Android app sniffs out AirTag stalkers
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple has released an Android app that can detect the presence of rogue AirTags that might be used by stalkers or thieves.
Serious security flaw threatens Minecraft and possibly the entire internet — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
A small flaw in a Java software component could have huge consequences for web servers, and many Minecraft players need to update their software right away.
The top holiday shopping scams this year — and how to avoid them
By Paul Wagenseil published
The holiday shopping season means online crooks are out to scam you of your money and your personal information -- but there are ways to avoid them.
Watch out: Omicron variant scams being used to steal your identity
By Paul Wagenseil published
Phishing scammers are spamming residents of the U.S. and U.K. with bogus emails offering 'required' Omicron-variant tests.
Apple AirTags being used by thieves to steal cars — what you can do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Apple AirTags have been used in at least five car thefts in the Toronto suburbs since September, local police say.
Thousands of Netgear Wi-Fi routers need to be patched now — here's how
By Paul Wagenseil published
Netgear released urgent security fixes for 35 different models of Wi-Fi routers and range extenders, patching flaws that could let hackers totally hijack devices.
Your expensive Wi-Fi router probably has security flaws — here's what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Nine high-end Wi-Fi routers selected as the best by a prominent tech magazine contain numerous serious security flaws, a study finds.
Twitter just made big changes to its privacy policy — what it means for you
By Paul Wagenseil published
Twitter's new privacy policy makes it easier for private citizens to have photos or video clips removed, but there are caveats for public figures and public gatherings.
Money-stealing apps hit 300,000 Android phones — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
About 300,000 Android users have installed apps that slowly mutate into money-stealing banking Trojans, warns a security firm.
Black Friday sale — Password manager LastPass is 25% off
By Paul Wagenseil published
LastPass is having a Black Friday sale, offering 25% discounts on new individual and family subscriptions.
Zero-day flaw puts all Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs at risk — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
A proof-of-concept security exploit that works on all Windows 10 and Windows 11 system is already being tested by hackers, and there's only so much you can do to protect yourself.
Millions of Netgear routers need security updates right away — what you need to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Netgear pushed out firmware updates for more than 40 routers and Wi-Fi range extenders to fix a very serious security flaw, but nearly 40 more devices may not get updates.
How to shop safely on Black Friday
By Paul Wagenseil published
Cybercriminals and advertisers are eagerly waiting for you to head to shopping malls and retails websites on Black Friday. Here's how to avoid their traps.
FBI website compromised to send out fake emails — this is bad
By Paul Wagenseil published
An FBI account sign-up page was practically set up to let an attacker send spam email to thousands of recipients, the attacker claims.
Millions of home Wi-Fi routers threatened by malware — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
Millions of home Wi-Fi routers, including some from Linksys, D-Link and Netgear, are being targeted by a new strain of malware.
Macs exposed to zero-day flaw after Microsoft Office update
By Paul Wagenseil published
Microsoft fixed a 'zero-day' flaw for Office that was already being exploited by hackers — but only on Windows, leaving Mac users vulnerable to attack.