E-mail

Gmail is hard at work restoring service to about 40,000 Gmail users after a software bug deleted their e-mail messages, folders, labels and filters. So, while things are looking good for those users affected by the bug, this episode proves, once again, that while Web-based services may be robust, you still have to take responsibility for your own data.

Microsoft recently announced a new feature that lets you create and maintain multiple phony Hotmail addresses from your main Hotmail account.

Facebook's revamped Messages will be a very attractive target for spammers, scammers and malware makers, security experts said today.

Killing recent rumors that it's launching an e-mail killer, Facebook today unveiled a new messaging system that will envelope e-mail, instant messages, Facebook messages and SMS.

If you find yourself using Facebook to send out work-related emails to coworkers, you're not alone.