Summer is heating up across the U.S., and the last thing you need is for your power to be shut off. That's exactly the threat being pushed by scammers pretending to be energy companies. We've got details on how these viral scams work and tips to avoid falling victim.

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With gas prices soaring, you're probably looking for ways to save at the pump. Good luck. But in your attempt to keep more money in your pocket, you might stumble across deals too good to be true. And they are. Here are some viral gas scams to avoid so you don't get ripped off.

Aside from all the convenience it offers, a smart home system is a great way to secure your home. You can keep an eye on things with connected security cameras even when you're away. The problem is a hacker who gets into the system can see what you see and even take control of your devices. One popular hub has three vulnerabilities that leaves every connected device vulnerable to hacks.

You might not be aware, but every website your visit leaves a cookie on your browser. This tiny file contains details like your browsing session if you logged in and sometimes what you viewed. Mozilla's latest update to the Firefox browser helps put a stop to that to secure your data.

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.