Latest articles by Amber Bouman
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
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.
The best Android antivirus apps in 2025
Light and fast but with the ability to defend a phone or tablet, the best Android antivirus apps can protect your data and privacy without slowing down your devices.
Grub Hub data breach exposed contact and payment information of diners, merchants and drivers — here’s what we know
GrubHub has revealed that it was hit with a data breach that exposed the personal information of drivers, merchants and customers.
Avoid these Super Bowl scams: how to stay safe ahead of and during the big game
The Super Bowl can be a lot of fun at home or even in person but the big game is also a popular lure used by scammers in their attacks.
Thousands of WordPress sites hijacked to spread Windows and Mac malware - how to stay safe
Visiting any of these popular WordPress sites could leave you exposed to info stealing malware.
Mac and iPhone users beware — Apple processors can be exploited to steal sensitive information
Security researchers have discovered a new flaw in Apple's chips that can be exploited to leak sensitive personal data from your browser.
Microsoft Edge will soon protect you from these scary scams that even Chrome can't
Microsoft is adding a new feature to its Edge browser that will block scareware attacks.
The best Mac antivirus software in 2025
The best Mac antivirus software can help keep your MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and other Apple machines virus free.
FTC just issued warning over new 'brushing' scams
Scammers are now sending unsolicited packages to people's homes with the hope they'll scan the included QR code which leads to a malicious site.
The best Windows 10 antivirus software in 2025
Keep your Windows PCs protected against malware and other cyberthreats with one of the best Windows 10 antivirus programs.
New report details the brands that scammers like to impersonate most — and you'll definitely guess who's at the top
These are the companies are most likely to be impersonated in phishing scams, according to a new report.
More than 70 million students and teachers had their personal data stolen in PowerSchool breach
The PowerSchool ransomware attack affects millions of students and teachers across 6500+ school districts in the U.S. and Canada.
Google Password Manager could soon be getting this highly requested feature
If you’ve been holding out hope for a ‘Delete all data’ button feature for Google Password Manager, you may be in luck.
Massive MikroTik router botnet has been spreading malware – here’s how to stay safe
Hackers are using thousands of hijacked routers in a botnet to spread dangerous malware.
Microsoft patches over 160 security flaws including 3 active zero days — update your PC right now
Microsoft just released its first round of Patch Tuesday updates this year and you should update your Windows PC right now to stay safe.
