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Not sure if that chat message is legit or not? Google has your back. Google Chat will start showing a warning banner under messages that might contain phishing links or malware downloads, according to a blog post by Google.  Phishing scams can lock you out of your device or result in identity theft. Malware attacks, …

When you return to work after some time off, your inbox is often a wild mess of unopened emails. Even though video and chat services like Zoom and Slack are integral parts of the workday, email isn’t on its way out the digital door.  If you have an email account with Gmail, you probably know the basics. Even so, there …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues and sanctions imposed on Russia from the international community increase, cybersecurity concerns are also on the rise. Though US officials haven’t identified a specific retaliatory cyberthreat to the US coming out of Russia …

We use our phones for nearly everything, which means you might need to print documents from your mobile device occasionally. Whether it’s a work-related report or a new recipe, sometimes it’s just easier to read a hard copy rather than a digital file on your phone’s tiny 6-inch screen. Printing from your iPhone is simple, as long as you’re connected …

Google‘s ubiquitous email service is undergoing a makeover that merges several functions into one layout. Gmail, which boasts more than 1 billion users, will not only have a new look come spring, but also a new way to use Google Workspace apps while browsing your email box. Gmail’s refresh will be “making it easy to move between critical applications like …

The iPhone has a lot to offer. You can pack it full of fun apps, use it for amazing photography, and just generally enjoy using it day after day. But, for a long time, you also had to use Apple’s default mail and web-browsing apps, regardless of your preferred defaults. Fortunately, Apple has been loosening its grip on the iPhone and iPad …

A security scare cropped up late Tuesday for LastPass users when some reported receiving emails from LastPass, alerting them that LastPass had blocked unauthorized attempts to access their accounts. As first reported by AppleInsider, some LastPass members said they were notified of multiple attempted logins, using correct master passwords from various locations. LastPass confirmed the email alerts were related to …

Google Calendar spam isn’t a new problem, but the latest update in the calendar app could help stop it. In a Monday blog post, Google said it improved its “Automatically add invitations” setting to help keep unwanted spam from being added to your calendar.  Now you can choose either to have invitations automatically added, or to automatically add invitations to …

Your Gmail profile picture probably doesn’t get as much attention as your photo on Facebook. If you’re looking for a change, Google has an idea that may appeal to you — turn yourself into an illustration using its tool, appropriately named Google Illustration. Currently, the feature is only available on Android, but it gives you the opportunity to make your …

Widgets are mini versions of your apps that live on your iPhone‘s home screen, providing information at a glance or giving instant access to a variety of tasks, without having to fire up the app every time. These helpful squares can be used in a wide variety of helpful ways, or can simply help make your home screen more personal. …