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
Tom’s Guide asks: What’s your biggest laptop pet peeve?
By Alex Wawro published
Watch out for these common pitfalls when buying a laptop
Hackers are now using 'malware cluster bombs' in their attacks — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers have begun using a new infection method in their attacks that allows them to use one malware strain to spread several viruses at the same time.
Forget that Xbox streaming dongle — Game Pass is coming to Fire TV Sticks
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft is bringing Xbox to Amazon’s Fire TV Sticks but you will need Game Pass Ultimate to play on your TV without a console.
Apple AirPods can be hacked to eavesdrop on your conversations — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers can exploit a new Bluetooth vulnerability in Apple’s AirPods and other headphones to eavesdrop on private conversations.
Google Chrome just got huge upgrades on iOS and Android — what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
Google wants searching from your phone or tablet to be as smooth and easy as it is on Chrome from your desktop or laptop.
Medusa banking trojan returns to steal your passwords and cash — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Medusa banking trojan is back with all-new capabilities that make it even easier for this malware to steal your passwords and cash.
Over 280 million at risk from malware-filled Chrome extensions — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Malicious browser extensions are a serious threat that can put you, your data and your devices at risk.
Razer Blade 16 (2024) review: A great gaming laptop with a major OLED upgrade
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Razer Blade 16 (2024) is back and better than ever thanks to its new 240Hz OLED panel.
I gave my mailbox this $29 smart upgrade and it’s a total game changer
By Anthony Spadafora published
Remembering to get the mail can be annoying but with a smart mailbox sensor, you don’t have to worry about forgetting.
US government bans Kaspersky antivirus software - what you need to know
By Anthony Spadafora published
The Department of Commerce has banned the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from selling its antivirus and other security software in the US.
I made my own all-in-one computer with a mini PC last year but I wish I had waited for one of MSI’s new monitors
By Anthony Spadafora published
MSI has added a built-in mini PC mounting bracket to several of its new monitors to make building your own all-in-one computer even easier.
I never thought I would miss my smart home until I started traveling again
By Anthony Spadafora published
Building your own smart home is a rewarding experience, but going back to doing things the analog way can be a bit strange.
Chrome security alert — clicking this error will open the malware floodgates on your PC
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Hackers are now using fake error messages to trick unsuspecting users into running malicious PowerShell scripts that install malware on their PCs.
Branch Verve Chair review
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Branch Verve Chair is a unique-looking office chair that’s just as comfortable to sit in as it is beautiful.
Urgent Windows security flaw lets hackers infect your PC over Wi-Fi — update right now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Microsoft has fixed a bug in the Windows Wi-Fi driver that can be exploited to infect vulnerable PCs with malware over Wi-Fi.
Hackers are now using emoji to speed up their cyberattacks — how to stay safe
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Emoji make for an easy way to express ideas and emotions but now hackers are using them to communicate with their malware over Discord.
Gaming chairs are becoming office chairs — 3 reasons why that’s good news
By Anthony Spadafora published
These hybrid chairs mean you don’t have to pick between a gaming chair and an office chair while still getting the best features of both.
Apple’s cheapest accessory helped me get through a 13-hour flight — this is a life saver
By Anthony Spadafora published
Wireless headphones are great if you remember to charge them before a long trip but wired headphones will never let you down, granted you have the right adapter to use them.
This GaN charger let me finally ditch my bulky laptop charger for good
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Nexode 65W Charger from UGREEN lets you charge a laptop, tablet and smartphone at the same time in a very compact form factor.
Scammers are impersonating this government agency to steal your cash — don’t answer this call
By Anthony Spadafora published
Scammers are impersonating the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to trick Americans into parting with their hard-earned cash.
Google just gave Pixel owners 50 reasons to update their smartphone — don’t sleep on these patches
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Google is warning Pixel owners they should update their phones to patch 50 recently fixed security flaws including one zero-day.
Forget the Asus ROG Ally X — Zotac just revealed the first true Steam Deck competitor
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The Zotac Gaming Zone made an appearance at Computex and this new PC gaming handheld packs in loads of features we’ve yet to see in a similar device.
Tile customer data stolen by hacker in serious breach — what to do now
By Anthony Spadafora published
Lone hacker used Tile employee credentials to steal customer data including names, addresses, emails and phone numbers.
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