Jamey Tucker

A viewer recently reached out to me after receiving an alarming popup warning her that she had 120 viruses on her system. While it sounds incredibly serious and looks realistic

But five-star reviews may not be as trustworthy as they once were.

A common scam targets people selling furniture, electronics and other items by pretending to pay through apps such as Venmo or Zelle.

Many grocery chains keep a digital record of your purchases. If you're signed into the store's app or enter your phone number at checkout, your receipts are often saved automatically.

Long Shout is one of those apps. Imagine you're at a concert, a ballgame, or a festival. It's so loud that yelling at your friends is pointless, and they may

But because artificial intelligence determined you were willing to pay more.

It's a question that's getting more attention as artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated and companies collect more information about shoppers than ever before.

AI data centers require vast amounts of electricity and water to function, straining local infrastructure. As these facilities grow, utility companies need to invest more in power plants and transmission lines, sparking debate over who should pay the resulting costs.

This scam is spreading because it takes advantage of something we trust: invitations from friends.

Regardless of the legal angle, there are also practical reasons to understand how your phone’s security works.