Anthony Spadafora
Anthony Spadafora is the managing editor for security and home office furniture 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 for four years. Anthony 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 as well as office chairs and has taken a closer look at other essential remote working accessories. As part of these reviews, Anthony frequently builds intricate 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
Upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 is about to get more complicated — and these new routers are to blame
By Anthony Spadafora published
Networking companies are now selling new routers with some but not all of the features found in Wi-Fi 7 which could make upgrading more confusing.
Amazon Echo Show 21 review: This super-sized smart display is the perfect kitchen TV
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Echo Show 21 picks up where Amazon’s first wall-mountable smart display left off with a bigger screen, better speakers, faster Wi-Fi and an upgraded camera.
Hackers are using the Amazon Appstore to spread malware — delete this malicious app now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers have turned to the Amazon Appstore as a way to distribute their malicious apps after the Google Play Store has tightened its security.
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.
5 million Americans just had their credit card details leaked online — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Terabytes of sensitive personal and financial data was left unprotected without a password online and anyone including hackers could have accessed this information.
Millions stolen from LastPass users in massive attack — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The popular password manager LastPass is in hot water once again after hackers used previously stolen data to drain users’ crypto wallets.
Best cloud storage in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best cloud storage providers for when you want to store an extra copy of your files in the cloud for safekeeping.
Over 900,000 Americans just had their personal and health info exposed in medical data breach — names, phone numbers, treatments and SSNs
By Anthony Spadafora published
Preesia subsidiary ConnectOnCall has revealed that it fell victim to a breach in which an unauthorized attacker managed to access app data and provider-patient communications.
I took my gameplay to the next level with AI-synced lighting — get almost $100 off my favourite new light kit
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Govee AI Sync Box 2 lets you easily sync up games, TV shows and movies on your display with smart RGB lights.
Uppeal 2 Leg Desk review: Stand, sit or floor sit
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Uppeal 2 Leg Desk lets you sit, stand and even floor sit while working thanks to its 4-stage legs that allow it to go lower to the ground than other standing desks.
Thousands including children exposed in major data breach — names, addresses, Social Security numbers and more accessed by hackers
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Datavant has suffered a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal info of thousands of children after an employee fell for a phishing email.
Half a million medical patients just had their addresses, dates of birth, SSNs and more stolen by hackers — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Center for Vein Restoration has revealed that it fell victim to a data breach back in October and that hackers may have accessed medical files containing patient information.
Hackers are posing as job recruiters to spread a dangerous banking trojan and steal your money — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have begun impersonating recruiters and HR representatives to distribute a new version of the Antidot banking trojan to unsuspecting job seekers.
Forget the Mac mini M4 — the Asus NUC 14 Pro is very powerful and even tinier
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Asus NUC 14 Pro is a powerful yet tiny mini PC with full-sized ports that’s even smaller than the Mac mini M4.
I upgraded to Wi-Fi 7 and it convinced me to finally ditch cable internet for fiber
By Anthony Spadafora published
Upgrading to a Wi-Fi 7 router will give your devices a big speed boost, but it’s even better with a faster connection.
Best Nintendo Switch controllers of 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
These are the best Nintendo Switch controllers for playing in handheld mode, tabletop mode or in docked mode when connected to a TV.
The best VPN service in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've tested and reviewed dozens of the best VPN services, and in this guide, I've compared and ranked the top 10, including NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN and more.
Android phones under attack from malicious apps with over 8 million installs — delete these now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are preying on loan seekers with a slew of new malicious SpyLoan apps designed to steal their data and their cash.
I review gaming chairs for a living — 9 deals I'd buy now from Razer, Corsair and more
By Anthony Spadafora published
The best gaming chairs make playing at your desk so much more comfortable but they also provide the support your body needs so you don’t end up slumping over your keyboard.
Best standing desks in 2024: Top picks for your home office
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best standing desks give you the flexibility to work how you want and we've tested the top ones to help you find the right desk for your workspace.
This post-apocalyptic first-person shooter is the most immersive game I’ve played this year — and you can try it for just $1 right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Stalker 2 is part first-person shooter, part immersive horror sim and it’s best played with headphones on in a pitch dark room.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.
The best identity theft protection services in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Becoming a victim of identity theft can take years to recover from on your own but the best identity theft protection services can help guide you through the process.
Black Friday mesh Wi-Fi system deals — huge discounts on our favorite mesh routers from TP-Link, Netgear, eero, Asus and more
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Black Friday is almost here but right now you can upgrade to a mesh Wi-Fi system at a steep discount and say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones for good.
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