Latest articles by Amber Bouman
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.
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.
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.
Critical macOS flaw puts your data and cameras at risk — update right now
The patch for this macOS flaw is available now but you'll need to update your system to install it.
Apple’s proprietary USB-C controller has officially been hacked – what you need to know
Security researchers have succeeded in breaching Apple's USB-C controller which has access to internal systems.
Millions at risk due to severe security flaw in license plate readers
A common model of Motorola license plate readers have been found to have a security flaw that is leaking live video and vehicle data online.
The best smart locks of CES 2025
Several smart locks were released this week on the 2025 CES show floor.
New malware uses infected VPN apps to take over your device — here's how to stay safe
Newly identified malware can steal your information, as well as gather keystrokes and screenshots.
I put Bitdefender vs Norton antivirus through a 7-round face-off — here's the winner
Bitdefender and Norton are both excellent antivirus programs, but which one is best suited for your PC?
Apple’s new photo feature in iOS 18 is sending data to its servers — how to turn it off
A new feature in iOS 18 is sending photo data back to Apple by default, putting your privacy at risk, but it's easy to turn off.
5 worst data breaches of 2024 — including the mother of all breaches
There were dozens of data breaches this year, and these five were the ones that affected the largest number of people.
What is social engineering and how to avoid becoming a victim
Social engineering is one way threat actors can employ their scams both online and in the real world.
Phishing: What is it, and how to avoid it
Phishing is a method used by hackers to try and trick you out of your information - but you're too smart for that.
Google Chrome just rolled out a huge AI upgrade to help protect you from scams
Google's newest AI features in Chrome could make your online browsing even safer.
Nearly 6 million people exposed by massive healthcare breach — including credit cards, SSNs and more
A ransomware attack of Ascension hospital systems exposed the data of 5.6 million people.
Google Gmail warning issued for billions of users — watch out for these holiday scams
Google released a warning about the most common scams it is seeing this year and you should be prepared.
New Google Calendar notification attack could be hiding in your inbox — here's how to protect yourself
This new attack method is using Google Calendar to try to bypass security measures and phish victims.
Data breach at Texas Tech University leaks personal data of 1.4 million patients
A data breach has exposed the personal data of 1.4 million patients at the Texas Tech University system.
Digital license plates can be hacked to avoid tolls, fines and tickets
Digital license plates from Reviver have been hacked by a security researcher which could evade tolls or law enforcement.
Apple Passwords app affected by critical bug — update to iOS 18.2 now
The iOS 18.2 update fixes a critical bug in Apple's Passwords app that could open up users to a malicious attack.
Only 3 of the top 150 Android apps can detect reverse engineering tool Frida — here's why that's bad
Frida is a popular tool used by security researchers to examine apps but hackers could also use it to reverse engineer them.
Microsoft just fixed 72 Windows security flaws — update your PC right now
Microsoft's final Patch Tuesday of the year fixes 72 new Windows security flaws.
