Kim Key

Articles by Kim Key

I've Covered Online Scams for Years. These Are the 4 Biggest Ones to Watch for in 2026

Crypto January 26, 2026

I've covered online scams for years, reporting on the criminals behind them to examining how they con their targets. I've also offered suggestions on how to recover your identity and money after beinοΏ½...

One Simple Setting Can Block Most Scam Texts. Are You Using It?

Crypto January 13, 2026

If your phone is anything like mine was, you receive several messages every day packed with offers for tax preparation assistance, back tax relief, multiple "stim checks," a variety of free gifts, anοΏ½...

I've Spent Years Covering Online Scams. These Are the Ones About to Surge in 2026

Crypto January 9, 2026

For years, I've covered the online scamming ecosystem, from reporting on the criminals behind scams to examining the methods they use to dupe targets, and offering suggestions on how to recover your οΏ½...

What Cyber Experts Fear Most in 2026: AI-Powered Scams, Deepfakes, and a New Era of Cybercrime

Crypto January 1, 2026

Recently, I asked several cybersecurity experts, including my colleagues here at PCMag, for their predictions on online privacy and safety in 2026. After all, 2025 was tumultuous, with scammers infilοΏ½...

Before You Shop: The Holiday Scam Warning Everyone Needs to Hear

Crypto December 13, 2025

The holiday season is usually the time of year we spend time with loved ones, and do a little shopping to show the people in our lives that we care. It's also the time of year scammers and criminals οΏ½...

The Best Cybersecurity Advice I Got in 2025: Simple Tips to Protect Your Money, Identity, and Sanity

Crypto December 13, 2025

This year, I discussed a range of cybersecurity topics with experts, from preparing college students for online life away from home to using a password manager to save a relationship, and helping senοΏ½...

This One Setting Instantly Filters Out Most Scam Texts. Do You Have It On?

Crypto December 10, 2025

It's the holidays, so my phone is abuzz with messages. The problem is, most of the texts I'm receiving aren't from family and friends. Instead, I'm inundated with offers for tax prep assistance, backοΏ½...