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Google Shielded Email: What it is and alternatives you can use today
Google was reported in 2024 to be working on a new feature called Shielded Email that would let users create email aliases for sign-ups without revealing their primary address. However, this feature h...
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Roku scams: How they work, common examples, and how to avoid them
With more than 90 million active accounts worldwide, Roku is one of the most widely used streaming platforms. Its devices make it easy to watch shows and movies across dozens of streaming services. Un...
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Virtual kidnapping: How it works and how to protect yourself
The phone rings. On the other end, a stranger says they have your child, and you have minutes to pay or something terrible will happen. A distressed voice cries in the background, maybe even one that ...
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Card testing fraud explained: How it works and how to stop it
Card testing fraud is a common tactic used by cybercriminals. It involves testing whether a stolen card is valid, typically by making small purchases or authorization attempts. This can lead to larger...
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Unsubscribe from emails easily: A complete how-to guide
It’s easy for an email inbox to start filling up faster than you can manage it: store promotions, newsletters, account updates, and sometimes subscriptions you don’t even remember making. At some ...
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What is neighbor spoofing, and how can you stop it?
If you’ve ever answered a call that looked local, only to hear a recorded message or an unexpected sales or warning call, you’ve likely encountered neighbor spoofing. In this kind of scheme, perpe...
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“You’ve made the Google 5 billionth search” pop-up: Is it a scam, and how do you remove it?
If you search for something on Google and then see a pop-up message claiming you've won a prize for making the "5 billionth search," it's nothing to celebrate. Messages like this can appear immediatel...
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What is DarkSide ransomware, and how does it work?
DarkSide was a cybercriminal group that operated a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. First emerging in the latter half of 2020, the group developed the DarkSide ransomware and leased it to affilia...
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What is sextortion, and how do you recognize, avoid, and respond to it?
Sextortion is a form of blackmail in which someone threatens to share real or fabricated intimate images, videos, or messages unless their demands are met. These threats are often delivered through di...
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How to identify and remove the PC App Store adware
Adware often disguises itself as legitimate software and can lead to persistent ads, browser hijacking, and unwanted system changes. One common way people encounter adware is through third-party softw...
