Latest articles by Amber Bouman
These are the best Amazon Prime Day antivirus deals on packages for five devices (or more)
Amazon’s Prime Day includes great deals on antivirus solutions that can protect every device you own while you're online.
Unity just patched a serious security flaw - update your games and apps now
Unity creators should update their games and apps with this security patch.
Lost or stolen phone? 7 essential steps to protect Your data
A lost or stolen phone can lead to panic but taking several key steps right away can help protect the sensitive personal and financial data stored on it.
Neon app that sold recorded phone calls for AI training is now offline after a security flaw exposed all of its users' data
A popular new app will pay you for your recorded phone calls but it's selling that data to AI companies for training to do so.
Macs under attack from malware impersonating popular password managers — how to stay safe
A new malware campaign is impersonating popular password managers to steal sensitive personal data from Mac users.
Google will let you use passkeys automatically in Chrome - here's how you can switch
Google is currently testing out a new experimental feature in Chrome that automatically converts your passwords to passkeys when you use its password manager.
FBI warns hackers are impersonating crime reporting sites to steal your personal data — here’s how to tell
The FBI has issued a warning that hackers are impersonating its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website with fake sites designed to steal data.
Hackers are now using deepfakes in phishing scams to fool banking apps and steal your money - how to stay safe
Cybercriminals are using a specialized tool to inject deepfake videos on vulnerable iPhones to to trick banking apps and commit identity theft.
Google just fixed a major Chrome zero-day flaw — update your browser right now
Google has released a new zero-day patch for a flaw in Chrome and users should update their browsers as soon as possible.
Nearly 200,000 people hit in New York Blood Center data breach — names, IDs, SSNs and more exposed
A data breach at the New York Blood Center has exposed the sensitive personal and financial information of nearly 200,000 people.
Samsung security flaw could let hackers remotely control your device — update your Galaxy phone right now
Samsung users should update their smartphones to protect against a serious vulnerability that can be exploited by hackers.
Wyze’s new Palm Lock lets you enter your home like a Jedi with just a wave of your hand — and it's surprisingly affordable too
Wyze has released its first biometric smart lock the Palm Lock which aims to make entering your home simple and secure at a more affordable price.
Fake Meta suspension warnings used in new malware campaign — how to protect your devices and your data
Hackers are using fake Meta suspension warnings in a new FileFix campaign to lure users into installing info-stealing malware on their own devices.
Hackers are using Google search results to spread fake apps filled with malware — don't fall for this
A new malware campaign is using fake search results to spread dangerous malicious apps to unsuspecting victims.
Skincare giant Clarins allegedly hit in data breach with 600,000 customers exposed — what you need to know
The luxury skincare company Clarins Group has reportedly been hit by in a ransomware attack which exposed the data of hundreds of thousands of customers.
7 iPhone security settings you should enable right now to lock down your smartphone
These seven settings can help make your iPhone even more secure.
Those urgent text messages aren't from your motor vehicle department - here's how to tell they're fake
Text messages that appear to come from motor vehicle departments are the latest lure scammers are using in a new phishing campaign to steal your data.
The best password managers in 2025
The best password managers make storing and auto filling your passwords easier on both mobile and desktop to save time while also keeping you safe online.
iPhone 17 will ship with a new memory feature designed to fight spyware — here's how it works
The iPhone 17 and iPhone Air will ship with a new feature called Memory Integrity Enforcement designed to stop spyware in its tracks.
These discount Wi-Fi cameras let anyone look into your home — here’s what to buy instead
Cheap internet-connected cameras may save you a few bucks in the short term but they also open up your home network to a ton of easily exploitable security flaws.
Plex users need to change their passwords — there’s been another breach
Plex has fallen victim to another data breach and users should update their passwords right now.
7 steps to stay safe after receiving a data breach notification letter
These days, anyone can get involved in data breach. Here's what to do if you get a letter saying your data has been exposed.
These iCloud Calendar invites look legitimate but are tricky phishing attacks — here’s how to tell
A new attack uses what looks like legitimate iCloud Calendar invites but they're actually phishing emails in disguise designed to trick Apple users.
