A message pops up promising wealth you never expected, and suddenly your heart jumps a little. Who would not feel curious after seeing words like inheritance, fortune, or secret estate left behind by ...

Q: Why am I suddenly getting lots of weird, random texts from strangers asking if they know me? A: If you’re receiving vague text messages from numbers you don’t recognize saying something like, “Hi, ...

Sharing your email has become second nature. You share it for discounts, to join newsletters and more. It's become a rote part of the shopping experience, and while it might seem harmless, it can ...

You probably hand out your email address like it’s candy. But with spam, phishing and data breaches everywhere, it might be time to think twice. Even if you feel like you have nothing to hide, ...

Faith Foushee is a CNET contributor and a former writer for SaveOnEnergy.com, covering energy-efficient products, renewables and other energy topics. She enjoys learning about new energy technology ...