The unsubscribe trap: Why that one click makes you a bigger target

Kim Komando scouts the hidden risks of hitting unsubscribe on junk mail. Learn why one in 644 of these links is a trap designed to steal your data and how to use built-in email safety tools to stay ...
Inc

You Probably Shouldn’t Click That Email ‘Unsubscribe’ Link. Here’s What to Do Instead

There are few things in the digital world as annoying as spam emails. They flood our inbox after our email address is sold by a data broker, shared with third parties from a site we’ve willingly given ...
KSDK

Don’t fall for the 'unsubscribe' scam: Why it could open up your inbox to more spam

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Spam emails can be a daily occurrence that can quickly clog up your inbox. The requirement on many websites that you enter your email address to register or complete a purchase ...
Fox News

Reader question: Is it safe to hit the ‘unsubscribe’ button on spam?

I received email from a reader asking if hitting the "unsubscribe" button in her inbox is smart. Like many things in tech, it depends. In some cases, reacting to spammers might make your email a hot ...
WGAL

Should you unsubscribe from unwanted emails?

ROACH IS ON YOUR SIDE WITH THAT ANSWER. RECENTLY, I’VE RECEIVED SEVERAL VIEWER EMAILS JUST LIKE THIS ONE. A VIEWER NAMED SCOTT WRITES IN AND ASKS, I GET A LOT OF UNSOLICITED EMAILS, AND WHEN I GO TO ...