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
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.
Cyber Monday air purifier deals 2021 you can still get
By Katie Mortram, Paul Wagenseil published
Searching for the best Cyber Monday air purifier deals that are still left? We've scoured the online markets to find sales.
Black Friday air purifier deals 2021 not to be missed
By Katie Mortram, Paul Wagenseil published
Searching for the best Black Friday air purifier deals? We've scoured the online markets to find sales.
Black Friday vacuum deals 2021 — great sales to grab right now
By Paul Wagenseil published
Get your home spotless and save cash with a vacuum cleaner deal.
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.
Hurry! This Shark stick vacuum is 70% off in Black Friday deal
By Paul Wagenseil published
The Shark Rocket corded stick vacuum cleaner is now just $99, more than 70% off its regular price, at Target for Black Friday.
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.
Black Friday coffee maker deals — best sales in 2021
By Cynthia Lawrence, Paul Wagenseil published
Black Friday coffee maker deals are already here. These are today's best sales.
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.
Robinhood data breach hits 7 million customers — what to do now
By Paul Wagenseil published
The stock-trading app Robinhood said about 7 million customers had personal details exposed in a data breach, but downplayed the impact of the stolen information.
Google is forcing people to use 2FA — what that means for you
By Paul Wagenseil published
Some Google users are being told they have to start using two-factor authentication by Nov. 9, and millions of others will follow by the end of the year. Here's what that means for you.
Steam phishing scam promises free Discord Nitro — don't fall for it
By Paul Wagenseil published
A phishing scam tries to steal your Steam login credentials by promising you a free month of Discord Nitro. Don't fall for it.
Facebook is killing off this popular but creepy feature — here's what that means for you
By Paul Wagenseil published
Facebook unexpectedly said it would kill off its Face Recognition feature, which automatically identifies Facebook users in uploaded photos and videos.
Android scam apps with 10 million downloads deleted by Google — what to do now
By Paul Wagenseil published
Google has kicked 151 scam Android apps out of the Play Store, but the 10 million people who installed the apps will have to remove them manually. Here's how.
'AbstractEmu' Android malware seizes total control of your phone — what to do
By Paul Wagenseil published
A new Android malware campaign roots phones using five known security flaws, luring in victims with well designed apps that seem to work just fine.
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