
Amber Bouman
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

Google March Android Security Update fixes two high severity vulnerabilities — update now
By Amber Bouman published
The March 2025 Android Security Update contains fixes for two high severity vulnerabilities.

Millions of Android TVs hijacked in massive botnet — how to see if yours is at risk
By Amber Bouman published
The latest variant of the Vo1d bot malware has reached over 1.5 million Android TVs.

Toll road scams are worse than ever — what to look for and how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Toll road scam texts are on the rise, particularly in these five cities across the US. Here's how to spot the signs.

Eight Sleep smart beds reportedly have a secret backdoor that can be accessed remotely — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
Eight Sleep smart beds reportedly have a security risk that could enable them to be accessed remotely.

FTC rules Avast customers entitled to $16.5 million settlement — how to claim your share
By Amber Bouman published
Avast customers may be entitled to a share of a $16.5 million settlement. Here's how to make your claim.

More than 3.3 million people hit by employee screening data hack — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
The US background screening and testing company DISA has revealed it fell victim to a data breach last year.

This new AI smart home app lets your house tell you how its day was — yes, really
By Amber Bouman published
Seemour works with home cameras to collect data and group notifications into important moments

Watch out! Scammers are using this PayPal setting to take over your PC
By Amber Bouman published
Cybercriminals are sending out legitimate PayPal emails to try to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.

Don't click this — malicious ads impersonating Google Chrome spreading dangerous malware
By Amber Bouman published
Hackers are using malicious ads to impersonate Google and deliver malware through fake Chrome downloads.

Ring's new Outdoor Cam Plus security camera offers 2K video, better night vision
By Amber Bouman published
Ring just unveiled its first 2K security camera, the Outdoor Cam Plus.

Google Docs under attack from info-stealing malware — how to keep your data and your emails safe
By Amber Bouman published
Infostealing malware is using legitimate software to hide in plain sight.

Chase will start blocking Zelle payments to social media accounts to cut down on fraud
By Amber Bouman published
Chase customers who use Zelle will soon have their payments denied if attempting to pay a social media contact.

Yes, you can use your browser's password manager – here’s how to do it safely
By Amber Bouman published
A browser-based password manager can be helpful if you know how to use best security practices.

12 million hit in Zacks Investment data breach — how to protect yourself now
By Amber Bouman published
The personal data of 12 million Zacks Investment users has been leaked online.

Do you know which apps have access to your iPhone photo roll? Here’s how to check
By Amber Bouman published
Sharing unlimited access to your iPhone's photo roll with a bunch of different apps could have serious security and privacy consequences.

I'm a security editor and after the massive 70 million PowerSchool data breach — I started asking questions about how it affects my kids
By Amber Bouman published
And why I wasn’t thrilled by the responses

DeepSeek’s app contains serious privacy and security vulnerabilities that you should know about
By Amber Bouman published
DeepSeek's mobile apps have some serious privacy and security issues according to a new report.

Millions of Mac owners urged to be on alert for info-stealing malware
By Amber Bouman published
Mac owners need to be careful as infostealing malware targeting macOS is increasingly becoming an even greater threat.

Malicious iPhone apps are spreading screenshot-reading malware on the Apple App Store — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
SparkCat is a malware that hides in legitimate and malicious apps in order to steal sensitive data from screenshots.

Grub Hub data breach exposed contact and payment information of diners, merchants and drivers — here’s what we know
By Amber Bouman published
GrubHub has revealed that it was hit with a data breach that exposed the personal information of drivers, merchants and customers.

Avoid these Super Bowl scams: how to stay safe ahead of and during the big game
By Amber Bouman published
The Super Bowl can be a lot of fun at home or even in person but the big game is also a popular lure used by scammers in their attacks.

Thousands of WordPress sites hijacked to spread Windows and Mac malware - how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Visiting any of these popular WordPress sites could leave you exposed to info stealing malware.

Mac and iPhone users beware — Apple processors can be exploited to steal sensitive information
By Amber Bouman published
Security researchers have discovered a new flaw in Apple's chips that can be exploited to leak sensitive personal data from your browser.
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