Latest articles by Amber Bouman
National Public Data is giving out your address and phone number — here's how to stop them
National Public Data has new owners but is still providing your personal information for free online.
Forget blind spots — Wyze’s Duo Cam Pan system uses two cameras to see nearly everywhere
Wyze has introduced the Duo Cam Pan, a new two camera system that aims to eliminate blind spots.
I’m a security editor and this is one security rule I never break
If there's one rule that I'll never ever break as a security editor, it's this one.
1.4 million customers exposed in Allianz life insurance data breach — what to do now
Allianz Life Insurance has revealed that it recently feel victim to a data breach in which the personal information of the majority of its customers was exposed.
Google Calendar bug uses Gemini to take over smart home devices and steal user data
A newly patched bug allows malicious Google Calendar invites to use Gemini to leak user data and take over smart home devices.
Hackers love these 7 smart home devices — here’s how to keep them secure
Hacking into smart home devices is easier than you think but these tips can help keep yours secure.
Almost 900,000 students and alumni hit in major college data breach — financial-aid info, Social Security numbers and more exposed
A data breach at Columbia University has exposed the personal information of nearly 870,000 people including current students and likely alumni too.
Hackers are abusing this Intel tool to disable Windows 11's built-in antivirus — don't fall for this
Hackers deploying the Akira ransomware are now exploiting a legitimate Intel CPU driver to disable Microsoft Defender during their attacks.
Jury finds Meta illegally collected data from women's health app Flo — what you need to know
A jury has ruled against Meta in a lawsuit involved data collection from Flo, a women's health app.
Hackers are using fake TikTok Shops to steal money and spread malware — don't fall for this
Hackers are using AI to create fake TikTok Shops to steal money and personal info, and to spread malware.
Google just fixed two high-severity Qualcomm bugs used by hackers in their attacks — update your Android phone right now
The Android August security patch fixes two Qualcomm bugs that have been exploited by hackers in the wild.
Email security features are being hijacked to steal Microsoft 365 logins — what you need to know
Hackers are abusing link-wrapping services to add links to phishing pages in what appear to be official emails.
I ditched my passwords for passkeys on these 3 popular services — and it took me less than 10 minutes
Switching your accounts from passwords to passkeys may sound difficult or complicated but it's surprisingly easy to do.
Apple issues security updates to fix zero-day flaw used in Chrome attacks — update your iPhone and Mac right now
The latest iOS, macOS and other updates from Apple include a security patch which fixes a zero-day flaw in Google Chrome.
Advance Auto Parts data breach could pay out up to $5,200 — see if you qualify
Advance Auto Parts settled a lawsuit over a 2024 data breach that could pay affected employees and job applicants up to $5,200.
Dropbox Passwords is shutting down — what you need to do
Dropbox Password users have until October to move their saved passwords over to a new password manager.
FBI warns hackers are impersonating government officials in new vishing scam — how to stay safe
The latest vishing scam involves AI-enhanced voice memos that pretend to be U.S. government officials.
Tea app shuts down messaging following second data breach after government IDs and user selfies exposed online
The Tea app has shut down its messaging service after another database filled with sensitive info has been leaked online.
Microsoft Authenticator is going to delete your passwords on Friday — what to do right now
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
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
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
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
Hackers are sending out fake emails from credit card companies in an attempt to infect vulnerable PCs with malware.
