I've covered online scams for years, reporting on the criminals behind them to examining how they con their targets. I've also offered suggestions on how to recover your identity and money after bein�...
If your phone is anything like mine was, you receive several messages every day packed with offers for tax preparation assistance, back tax relief, multiple "stim checks," a variety of free gifts, an�...
For years, I've covered the online scamming ecosystem, from reporting on the criminals behind scams to examining the methods they use to dupe targets, and offering suggestions on how to recover your �...
Recently, I asked several cybersecurity experts, including my colleagues here at PCMag, for their predictions on online privacy and safety in 2026. After all, 2025 was tumultuous, with scammers infil�...
The holiday season is usually the time of year we spend time with loved ones, and do a little shopping to show the people in our lives that we care. It's also the time of year scammers and criminals �...
This year, I discussed a range of cybersecurity topics with experts, from preparing college students for online life away from home to using a password manager to save a relationship, and helping sen�...
It's the holidays, so my phone is abuzz with messages. The problem is, most of the texts I'm receiving aren't from family and friends. Instead, I'm inundated with offers for tax prep assistance, back�...