Latest articles by Paul Wagenseil
Every Mac can be hacked by this new flaw, and there's no fix yet
A file-handling flaw in macOS Big Sur could let attackers run malware without warning or restraint.
Thousands of Netgear routers can be hacked — here's what to do
At least 11 different Netgear Nighthawk home Wi-Fi router models are vulnerable to attack, thanks to a flaw in third-party software.
Microsoft just enabled password-free logins for all users — how to set it up
Microsoft now lets all account holders sign in without a password. Here's how it works and how to set it up.
iOS 15: Here are the new privacy and security upgrades you'll get
Apple's iOS 15 is adding many new privacy and security features. Here are the most significant ones coming to your iPhone when the software update arrives Sept. 20.
Chrome under hacker attack — how to update ASAP
Google updated Chrome on the desktop to fix 11 security flaws, two of which are already being used in attacks.
This Windows exploit can hijack your PC and there's no fix yet — what to do now [updated]
A new attack on Windows leverages an old web-rendering format to take over PCs, even those running Windows 11. There's no fix from Microsoft yet, but you can still minimize your risk.
WhatsApp is still safe to use, despite story claiming otherwise
Facebook still can't read your WhatsApp messages, despite a major news piece that implies otherwise. Here's what's really going on.
Apple just delayed iPhone photo scanning program following backlash
Apple said it was delaying the planned rollout of its program that would scan iPhones for child-sexual-abuse-material.
Millions of smartphones, laptops, trucks, planes affected by new Bluetooth flaws — what you need to know
At least 1,400 models of devices ranging from smartphones to commercial aircraft are affected by serious Bluetooth security flaws, and patches are not fully available yet.
Apple Wallet will soon hold your driver's license — but is this a good idea?
Apple wants your iPhone to be your everything. Should it be?
T-Mobile data breach puts 48 million people at severe risk of identity theft [updated]
Here's what you need to do about T-Mobile's latest security stumble
Hacker takes credit for 54 million T-Mobile data breach, calls security ‘awful’
A 21-year-old American living abroad claimed credit for the massive T-Mobile data breach that's affected at least 54 million people and said the company's 'security is awful.'
This WhatsApp mod will infect your Android phone — what to do
A 'mod' that changes some aspects of WhatsApp on Android is actually laced with dangerous malware, Kaspersky reports.
Not just Razer: SteelSeries mice, keyboards hijack Windows 10 too — what you can do
Like Razer gaming gear, SteelSeries keyboards, mice and headsets can let unauthorized users get full system control during the installation process.
Waiting for a package? Don't click this phony UPS email
A new malware scam starts with a convincing-looking fake email from UPS, and the included tracking link takes you to the real UPS site. But that's where the trouble begins.
Hundreds of thousands of home Wi-Fi routers under attack — what to do
Routers, range extenders and Wi-Fi adapters from at least 65 different manufacturers are being attacked by cybercriminals, and fixes aren't yet available for most of the vulnerable devices.
T-Mobile breach fallout — it's time to decide who deserves your business
If you care about your personal data, you shouldn't do business with companies that do a lousy job of protecting it.
T-Mobile ups number of data-breach victims to 54 million
T-Mobile has increased the number of accounts affected by its recent data breach by 6 million, for a total of 54 million.
AT&T denies 70 million user records were stolen from its servers
A well-known hacker claims to have 70 million user records stolen from AT&T, but the company denies a data breach.
How to lock down Google Drive files
Google lets you prevent other people from copying, downloading or printing your Google Drive files. Here's how to do so.
T-Mobile data-breach website lets anyone sign up for identity-theft protection
T-Mobile's identity-theft-protection page for people affected by the company's massive data breach asks only for an email address and phone number, meaning anyone can try to sign up.
Apple now has a Windows password manager, and this is how it works
Apple has quietly released a password manager for Windows, but it's not for anyone who doesn't often use a Mac or an iPhone.
NortonLifelock merging with Avast — what does this mean for you?
NortonLifeLock plans to merge with Avast, and the combined company would have 25% of the market. Could it use its dominance to kill free antivirus software?
