Amber Bouman was the senior editor for security at Tom's Guide where she covered 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

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November's Patch Tuesday updates fix 63 flaws in total but two of them are critical vulnerabilities that require your immediate attention.

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This malware can infect Samsung devices through malicious WhatsApp images and it doesn't require any user interaction.

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Dangerous new NGate Android malware uses NFC to steal debit card and PIN info so that hackers can make cash withdrawals from ATMs.

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New phishing scam uses Apple's Find My feature to try and steal Apple ID credentials from people with missing or stolen iPhones.

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It's surprisingly easy to make your home more secure than a famous museum with these three tips.

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ClickFix style attacks now includes video tutorials and OS recognition in order to fool victims into downloading malware onto their computers.

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Malicious apps remain one of the easiest ways for hackers to infect your devices with malware, even on first-party app stores.

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These malicious Android apps may appear harmless at first glance but they're actually spreading spyware which can steal texts, record conversations and more.

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New Android malware hides in fake apps and then quietly steals passwords and banking info in the background.

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Prompt injection attacks are a security flaw that exploits a loophole in AI models, and they assist hackers in taking over without you knowing.

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X is requiring passkey and security key users to re-enroll them before November 10th or risk losing access to their accounts.

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Hackers aren't waiting for Black Friday, and neither should you with these great antivirus deals to secure all your devices.

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Here are seven things you should remember to keep offline at all times.

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Have I Been Pwned just updated its database with millions of new leaked emails and passwords, so it's worth checking if yours in on the list.

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Prosper lending has suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 17 million people.
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This new Inflation Refund text scam is impersonating a real government program to target unsuspecting taxpayers.

By Amber Bouman Published
A security editor never rests: Here's how I managed to stop phishing attempt while on vacation, nearly 2,000 miles away from home.

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The ClayRat spyware is tricking Android users into infecting their devices by impersonating popular apps.

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A data leak at an e-commerce giant has exposed the personal and shopping information of more than 6 million people.

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Researchers have found a security flaw in Gemini that makes it susceptible to ASCII attacks but Google won't be fixing it.

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Hackers have stolen Discord customer data from a third-party customer support provider.

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Amazon's October Prime Day has some steep discounts on our favorite home security cameras from all the top brands.

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Amazon’s Prime Day includes great deals on antivirus solutions that can protect every device you own while you're online.
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