An email notification system used by U.S. federal and state government departments to alert residents to important information, has been used to send scam emails, TechCrunch has learned.

Jeremy Fuchs, a cybersecurity evangelist at Check Point Software, told us this particular PayPal email scam is on the rise this spring. Keep reading for more information, including the red flags ...

It starts with what looks just like an authentic PayPal email. It’ll threaten to suspend your account unless you update your personal information within 48 hours. The link inside the email will ...

The new alert system will provide rapid notifications through telephone calls, text and email messages. TTY/TDD service for the hearing impaired will also be available. “Our job is to protect ...