
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

Microsoft Authenticator is going to delete your passwords on Friday — what to do right now
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down on Friday, August 1. Here's what to do next.

Millions hit in quishing attacks as malicious QR codes surge — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Malicious QR codes are appearing more and more as a means to trick victims into visiting phishing websites.

I tested four AI-enabled home security cameras — but this is the one I'd actually buy
By Amber Bouman published
Home security cameras now come packed with AI features, but which brand does it best?

Has your computer been hacked? 11 ways to tell and what to do now
By Amber Bouman published
Learning how to spot the signs that your computer may have been hacked is an essential skill when it comes to staying safe online.

Beware: Hackers are using fake credit card emails to steal all your passwords
By Amber Bouman last updated
Hackers are sending out fake emails from credit card companies in an attempt to infect vulnerable PCs with malware.

The SharePoint flaw has now hit over 400 companies including a US nuclear administration
By Amber Bouman published
The SharePoint flaw, while already patched, has already affected hundreds of company's servers.

Microsoft releases emergency security updates to fix SharePoint zero-day flaws — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
Two zero-day flaws have been patched to fix actively exploited vulnerabilities in SharePoint.

12 signs your phone has been hacked — and what to do next
By Amber Bouman published
Hacks can happen to anyone, even on mobile devices. Here's what to do when the worst occurs.

The best identity theft protection services in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora, Amber Bouman last updated
Becoming a victim of identity theft can take years to recover from on your own but the best identity theft protection services can help guide you through the process.

Co-op cyberattack exposes personal data of all 6.5 million members — what to do next
By Amber Bouman published
The Co-operative Group has revealed that the personal data of all its members has been stolen by hackers following a recent cyberattack.

Meta AI was leaking chatbot prompts and answers to unauthorized users
By Amber Bouman published
Meta AI has fixed a security flaw that made it possible for users to view the prompts and their subsequent answers put forth by others to its chatbot.

This Android malware poses as real apps to take you to dangerous sites and flood your phone with spam
By Amber Bouman published
The Konfety malware has returned and it's now posing as real apps to better avoid detection on vulnerable Android smartphones.

Google Gemini flaw exploited to turn AI-powered email summaries into the perfect phishing tool — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman last updated
A flaw in Google Gemini for Workspace is being used to send emails with malicious messages.

Hurry to get the best Prime Day antivirus deals: 9 heavily discounted security suites to keep you safe online
By Amber Bouman last updated
Prime Day is the perfect time to pick up new devices and keep them protected all year long with these awesome antivirus deals.

Act fast! Our favorite home security cameras are as low as $25 in these last-minute Prime Day deals
By Amber Bouman published
Today is the the last day to score deals on all our favorite home security cameras in Amazon's Prime Day sale.

Shop safer online during Prime Day with these security tips
By Amber Bouman published
These tips can help you avoid scams and stay safe while shopping during this Prime Day season.

This new Android attack could trick you into compromising your own phone — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
This new attack method puts an invisible overlay onto functions to trick users into clicking through to perform malicious actions.

Nearly 2 million people hit by malicious Chrome installations that can track you — what to do now
By Amber Bouman published
About a dozen Chrome extensions in the Web Store have been found to be malicious and should be removed.

More than 1,200 fake Amazon sites pop up ahead of Prime Day — avoid getting scammed
By Amber Bouman published
Phishing sites trying to capitalize on Amazon Prime Day have been popping up all over the internet to coincide with the big sales event.

Your old accounts are an online gold mine for cybercriminals — what you need do right now to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
All those old forgotten accounts could become a potential security risk.

Catwatchful child monitoring app is actually spyware that leaked user data online — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Designed to operate invisibly in the background this stalkerware is a security risk that just became a data breach

6 million hit in major airline data breach — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
A major airline has experienced a customer data breach that affects 6 million people but fortunately no financial data was exposed.

Xfinity just added Wi-Fi-powered motion tracking to its routers — here's why it could be a privacy nightmare
By Amber Bouman published
WiFi Motion is a new Xfinity feature that turns your router into a home motion tracking system.
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