Latest articles by Paul Wagenseil
One billion website records exposed in CVS data leak — but here's why you shouldn't worry
CVS Health had more than a billion user-visit records exposed online, and some visitors accidentally added their own email addresses to the data.
Peloton fixes bike-hacking flaw — how to make sure your model is safe
Peloton has patched a flaw that could have let attackers seize complete control of an exercise bikes. Here's how to make sure your Peloton has the update.
TurboTax accounts hacked — what to do now
Intuit has sent notifications to TurboTax customers that their accounts may have been hacked due to password reuse.
Test ride: Civilized Cycles' new $5,500 electric bike is the Tesla of two-wheelers
The Civilized Cycles Model 1 is very comfy and very pricey, making it worth a look for urban commuters.
3.3 million customers hit by VW data breach — what to do
Volkswagen of America said 3.3 million prospective and actual Audi customers had sensitive data exposed or stolen.
26 million stolen passwords found online — see if you're affected
More than a terabyte of data stolen from 3.2 million PCs was found online, including 26 million usernames and passwords.
Google Chrome zero-day flaw under attack — what to do now
Chrome has been updated to fix 14 security flaws, including one 'zero-day' under attack and linked to a Microsoft flaw revealed yesterday. Make sure to update your browser right away.
Microsoft fixes six zero-day flaws in Windows 10 — update right now
Microsoft's latest round of security updates includes fixes for six different 'zero-day' flaws already under active attack, so it's best to update Windows now.
Apple App Store has alarming number of scams, says new report
Nearly 2 percent of the top 1,000 iOS apps in Apple's App Store were scams, the Washington Post reported.
Microsoft Teams is getting a big update to make your work calls more secure
Microsoft Teams will soon make end-to-end encryption available for one-to-one voice calls.
This iPhone, Android browser harvests user data even in incognito mode
The UC browser made by Chinese tech giant Alibaba sends tons of private user information to Chinese servers even when it's in incognito mode, researchers found.
This fake streaming service will spread malware — here's how to avoid it
A new twist on malware infection involves a fake streaming site that wants to charge you $40 a month.
Chrome 91 includes 32 security fixes — why you need to patch now
The latest version of Chrome brings fixes for 32 security flaws as well as gravity detection on laptops and copy-and-pasting of files into Gmail.
Discord is now the young hacker's weapon of choice — here's why
The gaming chat service Discord is an essential part of a young hacker's skill set, even as the platform tries to crack down on cybercrime, a security researcher said.
Android phones under attack by zero-day flaws — protect yourself now
Google quietly revealed that four flaws fixes in its May security update may be actively under hacker attack, making installing the update all the more urgent.
RSA Conference 2021 preview: Everything we expect to see
RSA 2021 is coming up next week, and here's everything we plan to see at the world's top cybersecurity conference, including talks on privacy, election security and ransomware.
Apple's Find My network can be used to steal data — here's how
German researchers have added homemade AirTags to Apple's Find My network, and you can even steal data using one of their devices.
Colonial Pipeline cyberattack: Everything you need to know and gas price impact
The ransomware attack on fuel distributor Colonial Pipeline may be one of the most consequential cyberattacks in history. Here's what we know so far.
Billions of devices vulnerable to Wi-Fi 'FragAttacks' — what to do
Up to 12 new security flaws affect nearly every device that connects to Wi-Fi, and there aren't many fixes available yet.
Can you hack an AirTag? Absolutely, and this guy shows how
A German researcher was the first to hack an AirTag, which he did by pulling it apart and soldering various wires to the circuit board.
Your old phone number is a hacker's dream — what you need to know
Recycled phone numbers expose their previous owners to account takeover, hacking, stalking and even blackmail, researchers find.
Google Play just copied the App Store's top new feature
Google said the Play Store would require each app to declare what kind of personal data it collects and how it uses it — just as Apple's App Store now does.
Serious Android flaw threatens hundreds of millions of users — what to do
A flaw in Qualcomm modems used by hundreds of millions of Android phones could be used to steal data or hide malware, and it's not clear how many phones have been patched.
