Latest articles by Amber Bouman
Even if you hate Liquid Glass, you shouldn't skip updating to iOS 26 for the sake of your iPhone
Whether you loathe Liquid Glass or you love it, you still need to update your iPhone to iOS 26.2 to stay safe from hackers.
The best Android antivirus apps in 2026
The best Android antivirus apps can protect you from malware but also offer features like a VPN, password manager, phishing protection and more.
This Microsoft Copilot vulnerability only requires a single click, and your personal data could be stolen
The Reprompt attack uses Copilot to steal victims personal information.
This is the one IDShield feature nobody talks about — but everybody needs
IDShield is an identity theft protection service that has a hidden feature that could save your reputation.
Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2026 fixes over 100 bugs and one active zero-day flaw — don't wait to update your PC
Microsoft if back with its first round of Patch Tuesday updates for the new year which fix 114 security flaws in total.
We put the best identity theft protection to the test to protect your entire digital life — these are the services I recommend
The best identity theft protection protects your personal information from hackers and scammers but also helps you quickly recover from identity theft.
Even jail can't stop scammers as nationwide vishing scam stole nearly $500K from behind bars — everything you need to know
Two inmates used vishing tactics from behind bars to steal almost half a million dollars from victims worried they were missing jury duty.
Clean up your digital life in 2026 with these 7 easy steps
Use our seven step checklist to improve your online security this year.
D-Link users beware: Hackers are looking for end-of-life models to exploit
Researchers have discovered a new vulnerability affecting older D-Link routers that don't receive security updates.
These 5 expert-tested antivirus programs are less than $30 right now — don't miss out
This is the perfect time to get a great deal on antivirus coverage for the rest of the year.
Check your inbox: These companies were the most impersonated in phishing attacks in 2025
These ten companies were most frequently used in phishing attacks in 2025.
New California regulations help delete your personal information off the internet – here’s what to know
New California act makes it easier to delete personal information from data brokers on a new platform.
People are the password problem: How you're creating your biggest security risks
The reason that passwords are easy to break, crack and hack has always been because of the people that come up with them.
Malicious Zoom Stealer extensions can leak your private meeting details — how to stay safe
Chrome, Edge and Firefox users are under attack by a new malware that uses malicious browser extensions to steal meeting info.
I’m a security editor and these are my 3 security New Years resolutions
As a security editor, here are my 3 New Year's resolutions I'll be sticking to for better security.
5 steps to safer social media in 2026: The settings you should enable right now
Improve the security of your social media accounts and make them safer by turning on these five settings.
That mystery gift might be a scam: What brushing scams are and what to do about them
Those "gifts" from unknown senders might not be thoughtful surprises but instead could be a scam that threatens your identity.
5 essential security steps to take when setting up your new phone
All it takes is just a few taps to secure your new phone but doing so is absolutely worth it.
Don’t get caught: These were the 3 biggest scams of 2025
Scams that were on the rise in 2025 include AI enhanced scams, QR phishing and everyone's favorite toll road scam.
7 security steps to prepare your home before you leave your for the holidays
Take these seven security steps before you head out for the holidays to ensure your home is protected while you're gone.
Nearly 2 million Android devices hijacked by massive new botnet — how to stay safe
A large-scale botnet has taken over millions of Android devices in order to use them for nefarious purposes.
Microsoft accounts are under attack by hackers - here's how to stay safe from this age-old tactic
Microsoft accounts are being targeted using a common hacking technique which purposefully misspells websites and email addresses.
200 million records exposed in massive Pornhub data breach — here’s what we know so far
The ShinyHunters hacking group has stolen 200 million records on Pornhub users and is holding them for ransom.
