Security keys are the most secure way to stop SIM swaps and phishing attacks. Step-by-step instructions for Google, Apple, and Microsoft.

Two-factor authentication could prevent most senior scams, yet 90% don't use it due to 52-minute setup times and invisible ...

It's stressful to learn your email is on the dark web, but it's not the end of the world. Here are the steps you should take next.

A deceptive phishing threat coined 'Sneaky 2FA' steals login credentials and bypasses two-factor authentication (2FA) using fake browser pop-ups. Cybersecurity experts identified 2FA in late 2025, ...

Managing a cluttered G mail inbox is a must, especially since your inbox can fill up faster than you ever thought. But with the right strategies, achieving inbox zero is easier than you think. If ...

Targeted email scams are getting bolder and more convincing. Here's how they work, and the smartest ways to defend yourself. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, ...

Recently, you may have received alarming emails like the one below from "sharfharef" titled "Wallet Verification Required" that uses the MetaMask logo and branding. These messages warn you to verify ...

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Google denies charges that it's analyzing your private emails to train its AIs. A class action lawsuit accuses Google of privacy violations. You may still want to opt out of the features in question.

Viral posts claim you need to opt out of Gmail’s ‘smart features’ to avoid having your emails used to train AI, but Google says it doesn’t use the content of your emails for AI training. Viral posts ...

Google says the claims about training Gemini AI with users' emails from Gmail are false. Credit: Mustafa Hatipoglu/Anadolu via Getty Images You may have seen the now-viral warnings that Google is ...

Here's some light — and revolting! — reading while we wait for the Epstein Files to be released (or stonewalled). You can now peruse the Jeffrey Epstein emails, recently released by Congress, in a ...