Latest articles by Paul Wagenseil
Apple fixes dozens of security flaws with iOS 15.4 — update your iPhone now
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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?
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?
Facebook Messenger now has end-to-end-encrypted group chats — how to turn it on
Facebook Messenger has made end-to-end-encrypted groups chats and calls available, and here's how to use them.
Android security app installed by thousands ends up being malware
An Android security app installed by 10,000 people downloaded malware designed to break into online bank accounts.
Thousands of TracFone, Straight Talk numbers stolen — what you need to do
About 6,000 cellphone numbers belonging to customers of TracFone, Straight Talk and Total Wireless have been stolen in recent months, according to news reports.
Look out — this Android malware can steal your money and then wipe your phone
A new variant of the BRATA banking Trojan can factory-wipe your Android device after cleaning out your bank account.
