It’s tempting to click on 'unsubscribe' to defend yourself from spam emails. But that can sometimes make things worse. Here’s ...

Kim Komando scouts the hidden risks of hitting unsubscribe on junk mail. Learn why one in 644 of these links is a trap ...

It’s a button you’ve clicked a hundred times without a second thought: "Unsubscribe." But according to cybersecurity experts, clicking that familiar link might do more than clean up your inbox. It ...

Clicking "Unsubscribe" can sometimes lead to more headaches, but there are ways to stay safe. Most reputable bulk email chains like newsletters, online shopping promotions, streaming service updates, ...

We all get a lot of emails, and every once in a while, it feels good to purge the inbox and unsubscribe from the ones that are getting on our nerves. In the United States, it is a federal law that ...

Q: How effective is the unsubscribe tool in Gmail vs. third party tools? A: Despite all the tools developed to fight the onslaught of marketing messages, it seems like a never-ending battle of the ...

Mailboxes these days are flooded with promotional emails offering crypto tips, flash sales, annoying job offers, last-minute travel deals, and miracle weight-loss cures. The most common exit route for ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Geek Note: As I went to write this week’s issue, I was lamenting the utter lack of questions from readers in the field, ...

That harmless link at the bottom of your email might be anything but—here’s how to protect your inbox and identity. It’s a button you’ve clicked a hundred times without a second thought: “Unsubscribe.