Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, ...

Targeted email scams are getting bolder and more convincing. Here's how they work, and the smartest ways to defend yourself.

Back in February 2025, several media outlets warned of a new threat targeting users of Google’s Gmail email service. Attackers used AI technology to perfect phishing emails and make them look more ...

Phishing is a type of cyberattack where the nefarious actor "fishes" for victims, trying to steal their sensitive information ...

The email seemed innocent enough. It invited senior citizens to learn about the Silver Hearts Foundation, a new charity dedicated to providing the elderly with care and companionship. “We believe ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Cybersecurity is not just about tools—it is about people.

The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy and celebration. But it also comes with a surge in cybercrime. As we focus on shopping and connecting with loved ones, scammers are hard at work using ...

It’s the end of a long day, and you open your email one last time. There, waiting at the top of your inbox, is a message from Apple asking you to confirm a purchase. The kids must have downloaded an ...

A fake email from a bank, a message that appears from a close friend, someone impersonating a senior executive over a phone call—phishing attacks have come a long way, with scammers innovating new ...

New research shows that instead of attention-grabbing subject lines, scammers are going with more subtle pitches to get you to click. Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before ...