Anthony Spadafora
Anthony Spadafora is the senior security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and malware to password managers and the best way to cover your whole home or business with a strong Wi-Fi signal.
Before joining the team, he spent three years covering cybersecurity and B2B tech for ITProPortal while living in South Korea. After moving back to the US. Anthony joined the TechRadar Pro team where he covered these topics along with VPNs, web hosting, online collaboration software and video conferencing. He also has his ears to the ground and is on the lookout for the next major cyberattack or data breach.
Based in Houston, Texas, Anthony also handles VPN testing for both Tom’s Guide and TechRadar. As someone who has worked from home exclusively since 2018, he has reviewed dozens of standing desks and has taken a closer look at other essential remote working accessories. As part of these reviews, Anthony frequently rearranges desk setups which is why he’s such a big advocate for cable management and keeping things organized. When he’s not writing, he can be found tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and making upgrades to his smart home.
Latest articles by Anthony Spadafora
![MacBook Air 15-inch M2 on a bench](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mqn4Ck4BndEpuKXAY6ofyE-320-80.jpg)
New Cuckoo macOS malware can take over all Macs and steals your passwords too — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Cukcoo malware goes after both Intel-based Macs and newer Macs running Apple Silicon to spy on users and steal their passwords.
![Android logo on phone next to Malware sign](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v6Ro3B6LfmJmFroAuNUBf8-320-80.jpg)
New Android security flaw lets hackers seize control of apps — how to stay safe
By Alyse Stanley last updated
Microsoft has uncovered a new security flaw called ‘Dirty Stream’ which impacts many popular Android apps and could let hackers sneak malicious code into them.
![Playing a Nintendo Switch game with the CRKD NEO S controller](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wqHeenpdz8Dzia9K8fHh9-320-80.jpg)
I tried CRKD’s new NEO S gamepad, and it’s made me completely rethink retro controllers
By Anthony Spadafora published
First CRKD turned my Nintendo Switch into a Steam Deck, and now they've shown me just how good a retro-style controller with a few modern twists can be.
![MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 sitting on a patio table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wKaEoNvjNpRkyZH74YAq2B-320-80.jpg)
Hackers are using fake apps to distribute this dangerous Mac malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are now using lookalike pages for popular apps to infect vulnerable Macs with the Atomic Stealer malware.
![A person entering their password on a smartphone in a crowded location](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7iaq4Tt8CWUptBtxirNXgR-320-80.jpg)
I’m a security expert — here’s my top 3 tips for protecting your accounts on World Password Day
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
World Password Day is held every year as yet another reminder as to why you need to use strong and unique passwords for each of your online accounts.
![A picture of a desk setup with a trackpad on the left side of a split mechanical keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5oHiKwxWuZ46SS6i9jqW2S-320-80.jpg)
I’m using a trackpad with one hand and a mouse with the other on desktop and I can’t recommend it enough
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Even though you probably use a mouse with your desktop, you can also use an external trackpad or in my case, both at the same time.
![Green skull on smartphone screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jzwhquu4gv5ZQF336dDbZE-320-80.jpg)
Dangerous new Wpeeper Android malware adds a backdoor to your phone to steal your data — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Wpeeper malware may be new, but it already packs a punch and can steal all sorts of sensitive data from infected Android phones.
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Best free cloud storage in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best free cloud storage services to help you keep an extra copy of your files in the cloud without spending a thing.
![The UPERFECT UStation Delta dual-screen portable monitor next to a laptop on a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3hsdEo3aPfGRDvQLepNvy4-320-80.jpg)
I have a multi-monitor setup at home and this portable monitor let me recreate that experience with my laptop
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The UStation Delta is a dual-screen portable monitor with a clamshell design that I could easily see myself bringing on my next work trip.
![One phone with skull and crossbones on screen among several other clean-looking phones.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gwfFXM6EmU37ZTAj75i5hQ-320-80.jpg)
Google blocked over 2 million dangerous Android apps from the Play Store last year
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Google Play Store is becoming even safer as Google is cracking down on bad apps and developer accounts in violation of its policies.
![The OdinLake Ergo Butterfly 753 next to a white desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uDgsos6pWRqqRizgPEXwE-320-80.jpg)
I’ve sat in a lot of office chairs, but this may be the best throne for work — here’s why
By Anthony Spadafora published
The OdinLake Ergo Butterfly 753 may be expensive, but it is an ergonomic office chair that delivers where it counts with excellent comfort, adjustability and premium materials.
![A person using a dating app on their smarpthone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/axVUc2eRaBMZBswJz6qU9e-320-80.jpg)
FBI warns scammers are using ‘free’ verification services to dupe dating app users — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Instead of traditional romance scams, scammers are now using verification services with a monthly subscription to target dating app users.
![An open lock depicting a data breach](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LMDEozUrCU7N8gtDxeKte3-320-80.jpg)
2 million hit in massive debt collector data breach — full names, birth dates and SSNs exposed
By Anthony Spadafora published
The debt collection agency FBCS has revealed that it suffered a data breach in which hackers had unauthorized access to its network for almost two weeks.
![Xbox Series X console next to TV](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t4JRZhFdBifwBDfm4AvbRQ-320-80.jpg)
I got tired of waiting for the PS5 Pro so I upgraded to the Xbox Series X instead
By Anthony Spadafora published
The PS5 may be winning the console war but the Xbox Series X is just as beautiful as it is powerful.
![Rabbit R1 behind glass at the pickup party](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mZAXADw6r35YQTGKeQQLG4-320-80.jpg)
Rabbit R1 pickup party recap — new features, demos, unboxing and more
By Anthony Spadafora, Alex Wawro last updated
The Rabbit R1 AI-powered wearable has generated massive interest, and on April 23 the first units were unboxed and handed out live at a special pickup party. Here's all the details as they happened.
![A Corsair HS70 headset on a desk with a pair of old ear cups and a pair of new ones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GMpZDUqPUg4Nz5kj6CagNm-320-80.jpg)
This $15 upgrade helped me bring an old gaming headset back to life
By Anthony Spadafora published
The ear pads on gaming headsets and over-ear headphones can wear down over time but replacing them with new ones is as easy as it is cheap.
![A close up shot of the USB-C port on the Magic Mat Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w3PimQXCTEV5tZFCEnyTVM-320-80.jpg)
This desk mat was supposed to upgrade my setup but it created more problems than it's worth
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Magic Mat Pro will charge your phone and other wireless devices but you’re going to need the right desk to actually use it.
![Discord on a phone and a laptop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uMx5v3grSFtTM5rhqmUqCS-320-80.jpg)
Millions of Discord users being tracked by spy site — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Discord users could be at risk online after a data-scraping service was set up last year to harvest their messages and track them across the web.
![Android malware on phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b6kHN5w33oqtSXyNEacmve-320-80.jpg)
This new Android banking trojan impersonates Chrome to steal your money — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Mamont malware is a new Android banking trojan that leverages Chrome’s popularity to trick unsuspecting users into giving up their personal and financial data.
![A person tapping on the Humane AI Pin worn on their jacket](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6sZ9Uqshxc5vvLZyRGTQBM-320-80.jpg)
Rabbit R1 just annihilated the Humane AI Pin in new video — but here’s the weirdest part
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu pitted the Rabbit R1 against the Humane AI Pin and discovered something we wouldn’t expect from an AI wearable in the process.
![Someone controlling a smart light via their phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eVWBqNuEx2G3qjkMquBhUA-320-80.jpg)
3 ways I'm using smart bulbs to make my life a bit easier
By Anthony Spadafora published
There are all kinds of different smart lights but smart bulbs are the cheapest and most versatile.
![Limitless pendant](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gbprbdRLGbT5KeTsq6pT9f-320-80.jpg)
Forget the Humane AI Pin — this new AI pendant from Limitless actually looks useful
By Anthony Spadafora published
Limitless is launching an AI-powered pendant that will make it easier to remember and take action on what happened during meetings and around the office.
![iPhone 15 Pro Max shown in hand](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HpQRk3BGaJ7VCsCkAkEUw8-320-80.jpg)
Dangerous LightSpy iPhone spyware can steal your files, location data and messages — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
LightSpy is a spyware designed specifically for iPhone that’s been upgraded with new capabilities to gain access to even more of your data.
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