Internet Security
Internet security consists of a range of security tactics for protecting activities and transactions conducted online. These tactics are meant to safeguard you from threats such as hacking into email addresses. Read more about the internet security solutions available to help keep your internet usage secure.
Was My TikTok Hacked? How to Get Back Into Your Account and Lock Down Sessions
Feb 03, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Today’s Microsoft Outage Explained and Why it Triggers a Scam Playbook
Microsoft reported a brief Outlook outage today. Here’s what happened, what’s been fixed, and why phishing attempts often follow major...
What Is Quishing? How QR Code Scams Work and How to Avoid Them
QR code scams are rising. Learn what quishing is, how QR scams work, common red flags, and how to protect...
McAfee and Pat McAfee Turn a Name Mix-Up Into a Push for Online Safety
If a message popped up in your feed tomorrow promising a cash refund, a surprise giveaway, or...
Google Ends Dark Web Report. What That Means and How to Stay Safe
Google has officially discontinued its Dark Web Report, the tool that alerted users when their personal information appeared in...
New Year Reset: A Quick Guide to Improving Your Digital Hygiene in 2026
Scams didn’t slow down in 2025—and all signs point to the problem getting worse in 2026. While...
Black or Scrambled Phone Screen? Here’s How to Spot a Hacked vs Broken Phone
It’s the screen you never want to see. Something is seriously wrong with your phone. Or is...
This Year in Scams: A 2025 Retrospective, and a Look Ahead at 2026
They came by phone, by text, by email, and they even weaseled their way into people’s love...
How To Spot Health Insurance Scams This Open Enrollment Season
If you’re in the market for insurance right now, keep an eye out for scammers in the...
This Week in Scams: Petco Breach Warning, and Watch Out for Fake Federal Calls
Pets, poisoned AI search results, and a phone call that sounds like it’s coming straight from the...
Think That Party Invite Is Real? Fake E-Vite Scams Are the New Phishing Trap
It looks harmless enough. A digital party invitation lands in your inbox or phone. You click to...
How to Stay Safe on Your New AI Browser
AI-powered browsers give you much more than a window to the web. They represent an entirely new...
Brushing Scams: What They Are and How to Stay Safe From Unsolicited Packages
It’s an increasingly common surprise: a package shows up at your door with your name and your address…but...
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