You might not think of a CAPTCHA check as a cybercrime lure, but if you fall prey to one, you may become infected with malware. Learn how to spot them with our guide.

Kathmandu, Feb. 23 -- In the month before Nepal's parliamentary elections, popular Facebook pages with a combined six million followers posted about one political party far more than all others ...

You've probably heard of the dark web, but what's actually on it? These 5 tips can help you explore the dark web using Tails, Tor, and a VPN, assuming you actually want to go see.

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Secure Boot protects modern Windows and Linux PCs. Microsoft Secure Boot certificates from 2011 expire in June 2026. Most PC owners are fine if they install the latest updates. Last year's ...

After filing, you can use this service from the State of California Tax Franchise Board to check a refund status. The service requires you to have the following information ready: If you file online, ...

The IRS began accepting 2026 tax forms on Monday, Jan. 26, and filers expecting a refund may already be wondering how long it will take to get their money. Depending on how you file, it could take as ...

Tax season is here, and the Internal Revenue Service is now processing 2025 tax returns. The first date of tax filing season was Jan. 26, and taxpayers have until April 15 to submit their returns and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. While the crime may seem like something from another era, mail theft is big ...

Many Verizon mobile users experienced a major service disruption on Wednesday afternoon, with customers reporting that their phones suddenly went into SOS mode. Affected customers who want to check ...

Depositing a check used to mean driving to a branch and waiting in line. With an online bank, it usually means taking two photos and tapping a button. The process is simple, but there are a few ...