A suspicious username, often similar to a real username (like “contact12” for a scammer impersonating a company’s customer ...

A new phishing scam uses fake calendar invites to steal your data. Here is how to protect your digital accounts.

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Tax season is always a busy time of the year, especially for scammers. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a text or email about your "tax refund" is always a scam. These messages are ...

In today’s world, protecting your personal information feels like an uphill battle. With the rise of sophisticated email and text scams, it’s no wonder that many of us are worried about our private ...

If you're old enough to remember why you resisted the move away from plain text email, you might be pleased to know there's precious little to stop you going back. Use plain text email is the ...

Microsoft says it will phase out SMS codes for personal account sign-ins, urging users to switch to passkeys for better protection against scammers.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging its customers to be on high alert for scams as the self-assessment deadline looms on ...

If you’re an AT&T customer, you’ve long been able to send and receive texts through email (even if you didn’t realize it.) The company now says it’s going to sunset this feature on June 17, 2025. That ...

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