Latest articles by Amber Bouman
I tried a physical panic button for 48 hours — and this tiny device already makes me feel safer
The Silent Beacon is a physical panic button that works alongside a smartphone app to provide useful and even potentially life-saving personal safety features.
Abode now lets you check in on your smart home security system right from your Apple TV
Abode Systems has released an all new Apple TV app and an updated Android TV app which are both available today.
Over 1 million Android devices infected with password-stealing, pre-installed botnet malware — how to stay safe
BadBox 2.0 is the largest botnet of connected streaming boxes and other low-cost Android devices yet.
Google March Android Security Update fixes two high severity vulnerabilities — update now
The March 2025 Android Security Update contains fixes for two high severity vulnerabilities.
Millions of Android TVs hijacked in massive botnet — how to see if yours is at risk
The latest variant of the Vo1d bot malware has reached over 1.5 million Android TVs.
Toll road scams are worse than ever — what to look for and how to stay safe
Toll road scam texts are on the rise, particularly in these five cities across the US. Here's how to spot the signs.
Eight Sleep smart beds reportedly have a secret backdoor that can be accessed remotely — everything you need to know
Eight Sleep smart beds reportedly have a security risk that could enable them to be accessed remotely.
FTC rules Avast customers entitled to $16.5 million settlement — how to claim your share
Avast customers may be entitled to a share of a $16.5 million settlement. Here's how to make your claim.
More than 3.3 million people hit by employee screening data hack — what you need to know
The US background screening and testing company DISA has revealed it fell victim to a data breach last year.
This new AI smart home app lets your house tell you how its day was — yes, really
Seemour works with home cameras to collect data and group notifications into important moments
Watch out! Scammers are using this PayPal setting to take over your PC
Cybercriminals are sending out legitimate PayPal emails to try to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware.
Don't click this — malicious ads impersonating Google Chrome spreading dangerous malware
Hackers are using malicious ads to impersonate Google and deliver malware through fake Chrome downloads.
Ring's new Outdoor Cam Plus security camera offers 2K video, better night vision
Ring just unveiled its first 2K security camera, the Outdoor Cam Plus.
Google Docs under attack from info-stealing malware — how to keep your data and your emails safe
Infostealing malware is using legitimate software to hide in plain sight.
Chase will start blocking Zelle payments to social media accounts to cut down on fraud
Chase customers who use Zelle will soon have their payments denied if attempting to pay a social media contact.
Yes, you can use your browser's password manager – here’s how to do it safely
A browser-based password manager can be helpful if you know how to use best security practices.
12 million hit in Zacks Investment data breach — how to protect yourself now
The personal data of 12 million Zacks Investment users has been leaked online.
Do you know which apps have access to your iPhone photo roll? Here’s how to check
Sharing unlimited access to your iPhone's photo roll with a bunch of different apps could have serious security and privacy consequences.
I'm a security editor and after the massive 70 million PowerSchool data breach — I started asking questions about how it affects my kids
And why I wasn’t thrilled by the responses
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.
DeepSeek’s app contains serious privacy and security vulnerabilities that you should know about
DeepSeek's mobile apps have some serious privacy and security issues according to a new report.
Millions of Mac owners urged to be on alert for info-stealing malware
Mac owners need to be careful as infostealing malware targeting macOS is increasingly becoming an even greater threat.
Malicious iPhone apps are spreading screenshot-reading malware on the Apple App Store — how to stay safe
SparkCat is a malware that hides in legitimate and malicious apps in order to steal sensitive data from screenshots.
