Security insights, product updates, and threat research.

Google really does send “Critical security alert” emails — and scammers copy them almost perfectly. The sender address to check, the one link that’s always safe to use instead, and what to do if you already clicked.

A vendor-written but fair comparison of the tools people actually consider — Guardio, Netcraft, Bitdefender TrafficLight, Avast Online Security and Phixo — with a verified feature table and a plain answer to “which one is right for me?”

Invoices are part of the day for freelancers and small teams — which is why scammers hide inside them. How to catch both shapes: the malware-laden stranger invoice and the costly “our bank details have changed” redirect.

“Your Amazon account has been suspended — verify your payment now.” Amazon is a top target for impersonators. Here’s how to tell a real Amazon email from a fake, plus the fake-order call-back trick that fools careful people.

“Your account has been limited.” “You sent a payment.” PayPal is one of the most impersonated brands in phishing. Here’s how to tell a real PayPal email from a fake — including the invoice trick that fools careful people.

Clicked a suspicious link? Don’t panic — a single click is rarely the end of the world. Here’s exactly what to do next, in order, to limit the damage and protect your accounts.

Phishing emails are built to look real — but they almost always slip up in the same few places. The eight signs to check, with examples and a 10-second checklist.