Police are warning about a growing number of email "sextortion" scams. Scammers will claim to have compromising search history and demand crypto to keep quiet. But they are almost certainly bluffing, ...

Almost anyone who has used the internet has probably experienced that alarming moment when a window pops up claiming your device has a virus, encouraging you to click for tech support or download ...

When you search for voting information on Google, you're less likely to encounter scam ads. Credit: Jim Vondruska / Stringer via Getty Images News Google has reportedly removed voting scam ads that ...

The Maryland State Police Department has identified an ongoing cybercrime campaign which, they said, specifically targets Gmail users. The scam itself builds on long-established methods of extorting ...

Scam text messages are becoming harder to detect, but Google is adding a new layer of protection for Android users. The ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Michele Perrella wanted to check the balance of her 401K, so she Googled her financial institution. She clicked on the top search result and was met with a pop-up message: “Your ...

Google upgraded Circle to Search, turning it into a proactive digital safety tool. Users can now circle suspicious messages to receive an AI Overview that analyzes the text for scams. If fraud is ...

New York (CNN) — Almost anyone who has used the internet has probably experienced that alarming moment when a window pops up claiming your device has a virus, encouraging you to click for tech support ...

Despite its rapid integration in nearly every facet of daily life, AI technology is not perfect. While it might seem like generative AI knows everything, it can make mistakes, or make up information ...

Scam Text Surge Text message fraud continues to rise as scammers refine their methods. Fake alerts and urgent warnings are ...

Millions of Indians search, scroll, and click on various links on their phones every day, but not every link leads to where ...

When something goes wrong with your bank account or delivery, your first instinct might be to type the company name into Google and call the first customer service number you see. But that simple ...