Latest articles by Amber Bouman
I’m a security editor, and this is the antivirus I would buy with my own money
As a security editor, this is the antivirus software I would buy with my own money.
AT&T could pay $7,500 to customers in data breach settlement — how to get yours
AT&T customers may be eligible for a portion of a $177 million settlement due to two data breaches.
Over 190 million hit in UnitedHealth data breach — confirmed largest in history
The total number of people exposed in the UnitedHealth data breach has almost doubled to over 190 million.
Booking.com phishing scam is infecting users with malware by using lookalike URLs — don't fall for this
A new scam is using lookalike characters to trick Booking.com users into visiting malicious websites.
7 easy changes I made that drastically improved my digital security
Taking a little extra time to make some small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your digital security.
The 3 best places to put a home security camera — and the 3 worst
Where you put your security camera is almost more important than which home security camera you buy.
Microsoft just fixed over 107 flaws including one serious zero-day — update your PC right now
Microsoft patched over 100 vulnerabilities including 13 critical ones in its latest round of Patch Tuesday updates.
National Public Data is giving out your address and phone number — here's how to stop them
National Public Data has new owners but is still providing your personal information for free online.
Forget blind spots — Wyze’s Duo Cam Pan system uses two cameras to see nearly everywhere
Wyze has introduced the Duo Cam Pan, a new two camera system that aims to eliminate blind spots.
I’m a security editor and this is one security rule I never break
If there's one rule that I'll never ever break as a security editor, it's this one.
1.4 million customers exposed in Allianz life insurance data breach — what to do now
Allianz Life Insurance has revealed that it recently feel victim to a data breach in which the personal information of the majority of its customers was exposed.
Google Calendar bug uses Gemini to take over smart home devices and steal user data
A newly patched bug allows malicious Google Calendar invites to use Gemini to leak user data and take over smart home devices.
Hackers love these 7 smart home devices — here’s how to keep them secure
Hacking into smart home devices is easier than you think but these tips can help keep yours secure.
Almost 900,000 students and alumni hit in major college data breach — financial-aid info, Social Security numbers and more exposed
A data breach at Columbia University has exposed the personal information of nearly 870,000 people including current students and likely alumni too.
Hackers are abusing this Intel tool to disable Windows 11's built-in antivirus — don't fall for this
Hackers deploying the Akira ransomware are now exploiting a legitimate Intel CPU driver to disable Microsoft Defender during their attacks.
Jury finds Meta illegally collected data from women's health app Flo — what you need to know
A jury has ruled against Meta in a lawsuit involved data collection from Flo, a women's health app.
Hackers are using fake TikTok Shops to steal money and spread malware — don't fall for this
Hackers are using AI to create fake TikTok Shops to steal money and personal info, and to spread malware.
Google just fixed two high-severity Qualcomm bugs used by hackers in their attacks — update your Android phone right now
The Android August security patch fixes two Qualcomm bugs that have been exploited by hackers in the wild.
Email security features are being hijacked to steal Microsoft 365 logins — what you need to know
Hackers are abusing link-wrapping services to add links to phishing pages in what appear to be official emails.
I ditched my passwords for passkeys on these 3 popular services — and it took me less than 10 minutes
Switching your accounts from passwords to passkeys may sound difficult or complicated but it's surprisingly easy to do.
Apple issues security updates to fix zero-day flaw used in Chrome attacks — update your iPhone and Mac right now
The latest iOS, macOS and other updates from Apple include a security patch which fixes a zero-day flaw in Google Chrome.
Advance Auto Parts data breach could pay out up to $5,200 — see if you qualify
Advance Auto Parts settled a lawsuit over a 2024 data breach that could pay affected employees and job applicants up to $5,200.
Dropbox Passwords is shutting down — what you need to do
Dropbox Password users have until October to move their saved passwords over to a new password manager.
