Latest articles by Paul Wagenseil
Wireless carrier Visible denies data breach as account takeovers persist
Low-cost wireless carrier Visible denied it had suffered a data breach even as a rash of account takeovers continued.
Apple: App sideloading on iPhones would 'cripple' security protections
Apple has doubled down on its argument that letting iPhone users sideload apps would wreck iOS security, releasing a new 'threat analysis' to explain its point of view.
Yubico's new fingerprint security key can keep you from getting hacked — and I just tried it
Yubico this week brought out the YubiKey Bio hardware security key, which has a fingerprint scanner that works well but also some surprising functional limitations.
iPhone apps no better for privacy than Android, Oxford study finds
Apps on Android and iOS are roughly equal in how much they track and profile you, Oxford researchers have found.
Exclusive: How safe is the Maximus Answer DualCam video doorbell?
The Maximus Answer DualCam video doorbell has nearly perfect security, except in two areas, Bitdefender researchers find.
Massive Twitch data breach reveals source code — what you need to know [updated]
The online gaming streaming and chat service Twitch has been hacked, with source code and financial information posted online.
Neiman Marcus data breach hits 4.6 million — here's what you need to do
About 4.6 million people who shopped on the Neiman Marcus website before June 2020 had credit cards and account passwords stolen in a data breach, the company said.
Next James Bond: 17 actors we want as 007
We've cast a wide net to pick the next Bond: here are our 17 picks for the next 007.
Your Apple Pay payments can be stolen over the air — here's what to do
Apple Pay transactions involving a Visa card can be stolen over the air, but the problem remains unfixed while the two companies squabble over who is at fault.
Millions of iPhones, TVs and other devices could go offline Thursday — here's why [updated]
The expiration of a security certificate on Sept. 30 may kill internet access for older iPhones, Macs, smart TVs and millions of other devices.
Up to 10 million Android users hit by money-stealing malware — what to do
An Android malware campaign called 'GriftHorse' has infected up to 10 million users worldwide and stolen millions of dollars.
Hackers can use AirTags to steal your Apple account — what you need to know
Apple's 'Found AirTag' pages can be hacked to lure people to phishing sites, a researcher says.
New malware steals your Steam, Epic, EA accounts — how not to get pwned
A new strain of malware called BloodyStealer is out to swipe online gaming accounts, including those from Bethesda, EA, Epic Games, GOG and Steam.
Chrome on desktop gets emergency patch to prevent hacker attack — what to do
Google pushed out a surprise update for desktop Chrome to fix a single flaw used by hackers to attack computers.
Three unpatched iOS 15 security flaws posted online — what you need to know
An researcher posted exploits for three apparent iOS 15 security flaws online because he said Apple has done nothing to patch them after having known of them for nearly five months.
These iPhones and iPads just got an emergency security patch — update now
Older iPhones and Macs from 2013 and 2014 just got security patches to fix flaws being actively exploited by hackers.
Don't use these Chinese smartphones, European government warns
Xiaomi and Huawei phones pose security and privacy risks and shouldn't be used, warns the Lithuanian government. OnePlus phones were found to be harmless.
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.
