Latest articles by Paul Wagenseil
The best external hard drives in 2024
These are the best external hard drives, based on our extensive testing.
How to use Gmail — essential tips and tricks
Not everything about Gmail is so easy to use. Here's how to get through the tough parts and get more out of Gmail.
1.6 million hit in possible Mercedes-Benz data breach — what you need to know
Mercedes-Benz USA disclosed that personal data of 1.6 million prospective and actual customers had been exposed online, and that about 1,000 people had very sensitive data leaked.
How to Stop Your Mobile Number from Being Hijacked
Like T-Mobile, AT&T is warning its customers about 'port-out' scams and is showing how to prevent them.
New Android malware can steal your Facebook account: How to stop it
Kaspersky researchers find 'Cookiethief' Android Trojan that steals session cookies to hijack Facebook accounts.
That 'Facebook Protect' notification is real — here's what you need to know
Many people are getting suspicious messages to turn on something called 'Facebook Protect' -- and they're not phishing scams, but rather the real thing.
FBI warns of government-impersonation scams — what you need to know
The FBI issued a public-service announcement regarding scam callers who pretend to be government officials but want you to pay fines or provide sensitive information immediately.
Look out — this Windows 11 installer is really malware
Watch out for websites offering Windows 11 installations, because they might just be harboring the notorious RedLine information-stealing malware.
Macs under attack from Windows malware — what you need to do
The notorious FormBook Trojan has mutated into a new form called XLoader that also attacks Macs, Israeli security firm Check Point reported.
Android app with over 10 million installs suddenly becomes adware — what to do [updated]
A longstanding Android barcode-scanner app suddenly became adware after a recent software update. Here's how to get it off your phone.
'Joker' Malware Infects 24 Android Apps: Delete Them Now
Google booted 24 Android apps from its Play Store after they were found to be stealing contact info.
Joker malware apps still stealing money and contacts in Google Play store
Google booted 17 Android apps that harbored the Joker malware from the Play Store after a security firm discovered them.
Don't let your web browser save your passwords — here's what to do instead
Most web browsers offer to remember your passwords, but don't let them. Here's why browsers aren't safe enough, and what you should use instead.
The worst online scams and how to avoid them
From remote-impersonation scams and sextortion to fake antivirus and tech support, here are the threats you need to be aware of.
These cracked games will infect your PC with malware that's damn hard to remove
'Cracked' Windows games poisoned with cryptocurrency-mining malware have infected more than 200,000 PCs, security firm Avast said.
Possible T-Mobile data breach may affect 100 million customers — what you can do
A hacker says they've stolen account data on 100 million T-Mobile customers, including Social Security numbers, driver's-license numbers and dates of birth.
Wyze patches serious flaws on its security cameras, but not its oldest one — what you need to know
Wyze fixed three security flaws discovered by Bitdefender -- but not on Wyze Cam version 1, which won't get the patches.
Hackers attacking iPhones, iPads and Macs — update now
Apple Thursday pushed out emergency software updates for iPhones, iPads and Macs to fix two security vulnerabilities that were already being exploited by hackers.
Apple issues emergency update for iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches — what to do now [updated]
Apple pushed out updates to iOS, macOS, watchOS and Safari to fix two zero-day flaws being actively exploited in the wild, including one used against political dissidents in the Middle East.
Your food-delivery app is under attack by hackers so here's what to do
Following an FBI warning that crooks are breaking into food-delivery accounts, Tom's Guide found that most delivery apps like Seamless, DoorDash and Instacart don't offer basic account protections.
Powerful Mac malware can install anything — what you need to do
Mac information-stealing malware can now install anything and completely take over your system, reports Microsoft.
This Mac malware breaks through Apple's defenses — what you need to do
The latest strains of the AdLoad Mac malware punch right through Apple's built-in defenses, reports a security firm.
You.com is a Google search alternative promising better privacy — but something's a bit off
Privacy-minded search engine You.com is easy to use and looks great, but it's surprisingly intrusive, asking for personal information and insisting that you install a browser extension.
