There are thousands of scam variations on social media, and it can be challenging to sift through what is real and what isn’t. So, when a Kim Komando fan recently asked us for advice on a seemingly scam message, we had to take a look. Here's what we found.

Over on my Instagram page, I share photos of my life. I keep my profile private, but I'll add you!

If you're paying attention, it's generally not that hard to spot a phony URL. But cybercriminals have a sneaky new trick that's tough to spot — and it's even easier to fall for if you're using Microsoft Outlook or Office. We'll show you what to look for, along with our cybersecurity rules of thumb for protecting yourself against this kind of attack.

A California teen struck up an online conversation with someone he believed to be a girl. The back-and-forth text messages continued until past midnight on a weekday. By early morning, he had taken his own life. We've got details on this tragic story and ways to protect your kids from falling victim.

Think for a minute about what Google doesn’t know about you. Its search engine dominates, and it runs apps and services that know what you’re watching, where you’re going and what you’re interested in. If you’re tired of sharing your entire personal life with one company, switching is easier than it sounds.

Big Tech is supposed to safely handle our personal online data, but now they’re getting into the political game. I don’t want to be any part of that, and neither should you. That’s why I trust and use ExpressVPN.

These Big Tech companies match your internet activity to your identity or location by using your public IP address, but with ExpressVPN, no one can see your IP address — no one.