Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam

E-ZPass phishing texts seem to be hitting everyone - even non-drivers. Here's what to watch for and what to do if you receive one. [...]

E-ZPass and toll scam texts are everywhere. What to do if youre targeted.

E-ZPass scam texts are still going strong, from California to Texas and New York. Here's what to do if you're targeted by a toll scam text. [...]

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is facing a new lawsuit over its advertising practices. The nonprofit group Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has filed a proposed class-action suit against Meta for "failing to protect u [...]

Did you get an E-ZPass text demanding payment? Don't click - it's a scam

E-ZPass phishing texts seem to be hitting everyone - even non-drivers. Here's what to watch for and what to do if you receive one. [...]

Engadget Podcast: iPhone 16e review and Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+

The keyword for the iPhone 16e seems to be "compromise." In this episode, Devindra chats with Cherlynn about her iPhone 16e review and try to figure out who this phone is actually for. Also, [...]

Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? Don't click the link (and what to do if you already did)

E-ZPass phishing texts have hit many thousands of people over the last few months - even non-drivers. Here's what to do if you receive one. [...]

Google sues Chinese cybercrime ring that used Gemini to build phishing sites and send 2.5 million scam texts

Google filed a lawsuit on Friday to dismantle the infrastructure behind a Chinese cybercrime operation called Outsider Enterprise. The group used AI, including Google’s own Gemini, to generate phish [...]

Google brings in-call scam notifications to Pixel watches

Anyone else feel like half the time their phone rings these days it's spam? Sometimes there's an alert before you even pick up, but other times it takes being in the call to know. Well, Goog [...]

12 steps you can take right now to be safer online

There's a fundamental question you can ask of both the internet and real life: "How do I enjoy my time here without taking unnecessary risks?" In grass-touching meatspace, you can cut o [...]