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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All those old forgotten accounts could become a potential security risk.

By Amber Bouman Published
Designed to operate invisibly in the background this stalkerware is a security risk that just became a data breach

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A major airline has experienced a customer data breach that affects 6 million people but fortunately no financial data was exposed.

By Amber Bouman Published
WiFi Motion is a new Xfinity feature that turns your router into a home motion tracking system.

By Amber Bouman Published
A new phishing scam is trying to trick CapCut users into giving out their Apple IDs and payment information.

By Amber Bouman Published
Looking for easy ways to improve your security on a Mac computer? Shut off these five settings.

By George Phillips Published
We asked cybersecurity experts to build a range of privacy toolboxes. Whether you're mobile-first or want the best of the best, there's a bundle for you.

By Amber Bouman Published
Ring has released new AI-powered features to its camera and doorbells.

By Amber Bouman Published
Unsecured feeds from homes and businesses were streaming live on the internet

By Amber Bouman Published
The ClickFix malware has evolved and can now attack you directly through Windows Explorer.

By Amber Bouman Published
McLaren Health Care has been hit by hackers twice in two years, and lots of people have been affected.

By Amber Bouman Published
Get what you paid for: a relaxing vacation and not a scam far from home.

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Google recommends taking these steps to make your Gmail account more secure.

By Amber Bouman Published
A new method of QR code phishing has been spotted in the wild and it's even more dangerous than before.

By Amber Bouman Published
Three TP-Link routers that have reached their end-of-life date are currently being targeted by hackers online.

By Amber Bouman Published
These are a few easy steps to take before you leave to keep your smartphone safe while traveling.

By Amber Bouman Published
Turn off these 5 settings in Windows to keep your computer more secure and safe from hackers.

By Amber Bouman Published
People are unknowingly oversharing in Meta's AI app which has led to its discover feed being full of private personal conversations, audio clips and even images.

By Amber Bouman Published
Clicking the 'unsubscribe' button could create a security issue but thankfully, there's a better option.

By Amber Bouman Published
A network of scammers are using fake Facebook ads to steal money and payment details with fake deals.

By Amber Bouman Published
RecommendedThe C220 offers a clear 2K image and a useful app without any monthly fees.

By Amber Bouman Published
20 malicious apps that were designed to steal cryptocurrency have been removed from the Google Play Store.

By Amber Bouman Published
These default Android settings should get shut down or adjusted in order to keep your phone secure.
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