Some people get more phishing emails than others — here's why By Imad Khan published 12 February 21 New research by Google and Stanford University reveals which kinds of people are targeted most often by phishing emails.
Nasty email hack can steal your personal data — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 27 August 20 A new strain of the Qbot malware hijacks email threads and online banking sessions to steal passwords and other credentials, researchers say.
Hey email app is finally on iPhone App Store: What went wrong By Henry T. Casey published 29 June 20 Before Apple celebrated its platforms at WWDC, it clashed with the Hey email app developers at Basecamp. Here's everything you need to know about this app.
Gmail COVID-19 scams hit millions: How to protect yourself now By Mark Spoonauer published 18 April 20 Gmail is seeing a huge increase in phishing and spam emails related to coronavirus. Here's what you can do about it.
Trump scam: Don't open these dangerous emails By Kate Kozuch published 5 March 20 President Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders are the lead subjects among political-themed malware traps set by cybercriminals.
Yahoo Might Owe You $100s: Find Out If You Qualify By Kate Kozuch published 2 October 19 Yahoo will compensate owners of the 3 billion accounts hit by data breaches between 2012 and 2016. See if you qualify for the class-action settlement.
Gmail's 'Dynamic Email' Will Save You a Ton of Time, And It's Coming July 2 By Phillip Tracy published 11 June 19 Google will make its dynamic email feature available to Gmail users that will let them take action directly from a message.
What is Gmail Confidential Mode? (and how to use it) By Richard Priday published 30 May 19 Google's Confidential Mode, a protected email service, is pretty easy to use, but there are a few quirks you should know about.
Best Google Inbox Alternative: Spike vs. Spark By Monica Chin published 19 April 19 Google has pulled the plug on its Inbox app. Here are two alternatives you can try, and how they stack up.
Hackers Got Outlook.com Emails, Maybe Hotmail, MSN Too By Don Reisinger published 15 April 19 Microsoft said attackers read some Outlook.com email from Jan.-March, but a source said it lasted longer and hit other webmail services.
The one password tip everyone needs to know By Paul Wagenseil published 7 April 19 If you want to keep your passwords secure, there's no substitute for a good password manager.
Gmail Finally Lets You Schedule Emails: Here's How By Don Reisinger published 1 April 19 Google's Gmail is turning 15 with some new features to boost its appeal.
How Well Can You Do on Google's Phishing Quiz? By Paul Wagenseil published 22 January 19 Google' sister company Jigsaw has an online quiz that tests how likely you are to fall for a phishing email.
You Can Now Check Your Email with Alexa: Here’s How By Monica Chin published 11 December 18 Here's how to make Alexa your personal email assistant.
What Is Gmail Confidential Mode and How Do You Use It? By Henry T. Casey published 21 August 18 Google has a new way to protect emails from prying eyes. Here's how to use it, and everything you need to know about its loopholes.
The New Gmail is Here: How to Get It Now By Don Reisinger published 25 April 18 Gmail comes with a variety of new features and is available now.
That Spam in Your Gmail 'Sent' Folder Is Harmless By Marshall Honorof published 23 April 18 Multiple Gmail users have reported spam messages appearing in their 'Sent' folders — even if they've locked their accounts down with 2FA.
Only 10 Percent of Google Accounts Use 2FA By Marshall Honorof published 18 January 18 Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a simple method for keeping your e-mail safe — and more than 90 percent of Gmail users don't use it.
Apple Mail, Outlook Fooled by Malicious Fake Emails By Marshall Honorof published 6 December 17 A new vulnerability called Mailsploit can not only spoof email addresses, but run malicious code right from an email client.
Watch How to Exact Delicious Revenge on Email Scammers By Don Reisinger published 10 November 17 This is the best way yet to give spammers a taste of their own medicine.
Why the Google Docs Hack Will Happen Again By Paul Wagenseil published 4 May 17 The same sort of worm that hit Google Docs yesterday will likely hit other online services, thanks to the login mechanism that was abused.
Google Docs Big Phishing Scam: What You Need to Know By Paul Wagenseil published 4 May 17 A widespread phishing scam involving Google Docs made its way across the internet yesterday. Here's what to do if you fell for the scam.
New Gmail Phishing Attacks Can Easily Be Stopped By Henry T. Casey published 15 March 17 If you've got two-factor authentication enabled, you'll be safe from new attacks tricking Gmail users into turning over their passwords.
How to Send and Receive Money Using Gmail By Althea Chang published 15 March 17 Google is pitting itself against PayPal, Facebook and even some banks by letting users send and receive payments straight from Gmail.
Another Yahoo Boo-Boo: 1 Billion User Accounts Stolen By Paul Wagenseil published 14 December 16 Yahoo topped its own record for biggest data breach, disclosing that 1 billion accounts had been compromised in 2014.
You Can Finally Unsend Gmail on iPhones: Here's How By Henry T. Casey published 8 November 16 We've all stared at a phone screen after having clicked Send before we should have. Finally, Gmail on iOS is offering a solution.
Report: Yahoo Spied On User Emails for US Government By Paul Wagenseil published 4 October 16 Reuters reports that Yahoo created a tool in 2015 that scanned all user email for specific information sought by a U.S. government agency.
Treasonous Trump: Candidate Invites Cyberattack on U.S. By Marshall Honorof published 27 July 16 Donald Trump just called for an unfriendly foreign power to launch a cyberattack on a U.S. citizen, and that's a dangerous stance.
Two-Factor Authentication Is No Good If You're Dumb By Marshall Honorof published 25 February 16 Bypassing two-factor authentication can be as simple as just asking a user to forward a received SMS code.
How to Gmailify Non-Google Email By Anna Attkisson published 18 February 16 If you link all your email accounts under your Gmail app, you can get all the advantages of Google's email without changing your address.