Amber Bouman is the senior editor for security at Tom's Guide where she covers everything from home security cameras and identity theft to password breaches, password managers and antivirus software.
Previous to joining the Tom's Guide team, Amber spent two years covering parenting technology at Reviewed. She also spent five years as a parenting editor and community manager at Engadget, and has worked at TechHive, Wirecutter, Maximum PC and PC World covering smartphones, parenting tech, B2B, PC builds, tech accessories, apps and more.
A California native, Amber currently lives in rural New England and has been testing apps and products for over fifteen years. She has worked as a consumer advocate, helping find resolutions for common customer problems. As a former comment moderator and community editor, she became invested in the topics of internet security and safety, identity theft, online disinformation and the safety of women and marginalized communities online.
Latest articles by Amber Bouman

Over 40,000 security camera feeds found exposed online – here’s how to protect yours
By Amber Bouman published
Unsecured feeds from homes and businesses were streaming live on the internet

New FileFix attack brings ClickFix social engineering to Windows File Explorer — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
The ClickFix malware has evolved and can now attack you directly through Windows Explorer.

Over 700K people hit in major healthcare data breach — full names, SSNs, medical info and more exposed
By Amber Bouman published
McLaren Health Care has been hit by hackers twice in two years, and lots of people have been affected.

How to avoid Airbnb and vacation booking scams — and what to do when they happen
By Amber Bouman published
Get what you paid for: a relaxing vacation and not a scam far from home.

Security warning for over 1.8 billion Gmail users — implement these critical security steps now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Google recommends taking these steps to make your Gmail account more secure.

New QR code threat can infect your phone as soon as you scan
By Amber Bouman published
A new method of QR code phishing has been spotted in the wild and it's even more dangerous than before.

These three TP-Link routers are being targeted by hackers – here’s what to know
By Amber Bouman published
Three TP-Link routers that have reached their end-of-life date are currently being targeted by hackers online.

Going on vacation? Secure your smartphone with these 7 tips
By Amber Bouman published
These are a few easy steps to take before you leave to keep your smartphone safe while traveling.

5 Windows settings you should disable right now to improve your PC's security
By Amber Bouman published
Turn off these 5 settings in Windows to keep your computer more secure and safe from hackers.

Meta AI’s discover feed is full of revealing personal info — here's how to protect your privacy
By Amber Bouman published
People are unknowingly oversharing in Meta's AI app which has led to its discover feed being full of private personal conversations, audio clips and even images.

That ‘unsubscribe’ link is actually a hidden security risk — do this instead
By Amber Bouman published
Clicking the 'unsubscribe' button could create a security issue but thankfully, there's a better option.

These “great” deals on Facebook are not from Amazon, Rolex or Nordstrom — they’re from a network of scammers
By Amber Bouman published
A network of scammers are using fake Facebook ads to steal money and payment details with fake deals.

Eufy Security Indoor Cam C220 review: A 2K indoor camera with AI features
By Amber Bouman published
The C220 offers a clear 2K image and a useful app without any monthly fees.

Delete these 20 apps right now if you downloaded them from the Play Store — they’re malicious
By Amber Bouman published
20 malicious apps that were designed to steal cryptocurrency have been removed from the Google Play Store.

5 Android settings you need to turn off right now because they’re a huge security risk
By Amber Bouman published
These default Android settings should get shut down or adjusted in order to keep your phone secure.

New AT&T data leak links previously exposed info to Social Security numbers, birth dates
By Amber Bouman published
AT&T's data breaches have come back to haunt it in the form of an old data breach getting repackaged with sensitive personal information.

More than 4 billion user records exposed in biggest data leak ever — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
With 4 billion user records left exposed online without a password, this data leak could be the biggest yet.

Meta called out for tracking Android users across the web without their consent — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
Meta has been tracking Android users web browsing activity without their knowledge or consent.

The best Android antivirus apps in 2025
By Amber Bouman last updated
Light and fast but with the ability to defend a phone or tablet, the best Android antivirus apps can protect your data and privacy without slowing down your devices.

Wyze just made installing outdoor security cameras as easy as changing a light bulb
By Amber Bouman published
Wyze's new Bulb Cam can work with any outdoor light fixture to easily provide the features of a smart home security camera.

It’s time to update Chrome — zero-day bug is being exploited in the wild by hackers
By Amber Bouman published
Google has issued an emergency security patch for Chrome to fix a zero-day bug that has been exploited in the wild by hackers.

Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
By Alex Hughes published
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025

Microsoft Authenticator will shut off the password autofill feature in July — here’s how to save them
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft Authenticator users will need to switch to Edge by next month to keep using the password autofill feature.
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