We've all got an email address, but not all of us know how to protect it from cyber threats. Think of your email address as the key to a treasure chest filled with virtual riches, aka all your private ...

Whether it’s a substantive danger or just repackaged data that’s nothing new, its presence should yet again raise awareness of the steps everyone should take to keep themselves safe online. And if you ...

This is on my mind because last week I got a phone call from a brokerage firm I opened a new account with. It was a customary “How you doing / can I help you invest?” call. I said no to the investment ...

An email hits your inbox from an unknown sender that includes a picture of your house and address, followed by a threat: “Don’t even try to hide from this. You have no idea what I’m capable of….I’ve ...

One way to tame your email inbox is to get in the habit of using unique email aliases when signing up for new accounts online. Adding a “+” character after the username portion of your email address — ...

Republished on December 25 with the implications of responses to a new U.S. government warning and advice on staying safe on Gmail and changing your email address in 2025. Your inbox is under attack.

If a friend or family member alerts you about an email they've received from "you" that seems fishy, your email may have been compromised. We'll explain what may have happened, my advice for the next ...