
Amber Bouman
Amber Bouman is the senior editor for security at Tom's Guide where she covers 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

Catwatchful child monitoring app is actually spyware that leaked user data online — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Designed to operate invisibly in the background this stalkerware is a security risk that just became a data breach

6 million hit in major airline data breach — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
A major airline has experienced a customer data breach that affects 6 million people but fortunately no financial data was exposed.

Xfinity just added Wi-Fi-powered motion tracking to its routers — here's why it could be a privacy nightmare
By Amber Bouman published
WiFi Motion is a new Xfinity feature that turns your router into a home motion tracking system.

Popular TikTok video editor used in phishing scam – here’s how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
A new phishing scam is trying to trick CapCut users into giving out their Apple IDs and payment information.

These 5 macOS settings are a security risk and you should turn them off now
By Amber Bouman published
Looking for easy ways to improve your security on a Mac computer? Shut off these five settings.

We asked cybersecurity experts to build a privacy toolbox for $10 per month – here's what they came up with, and more
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.

Ring's new AI feature summarizes security camera footage for you — those alerts just got less annoying
By Amber Bouman published
Ring has released new AI-powered features to its camera and doorbells.

Over 40,000 security camera feeds found exposed online – here’s how to protect yours
By Amber Bouman published
Unsecured feeds from homes and businesses were streaming live on the internet

AT&T users may be eligible for $177 million data breach payments — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
AT&T customers may be eligible for a portion of a $177 million settlement due to two data breaches.

New FileFix attack brings ClickFix social engineering to Windows File Explorer — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
The ClickFix malware has evolved and can now attack you directly through Windows Explorer.

Over 700K people hit in major healthcare data breach — full names, SSNs, medical info and more exposed
By Amber Bouman published
McLaren Health Care has been hit by hackers twice in two years, and lots of people have been affected.

How to avoid Airbnb and vacation booking scams — and what to do when they happen
By Amber Bouman published
Get what you paid for: a relaxing vacation and not a scam far from home.

Security warning for over 1.8 billion Gmail users — implement these critical security steps now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Google recommends taking these steps to make your Gmail account more secure.

New QR code threat can infect your phone as soon as you scan
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.

These three TP-Link routers are being targeted by hackers – here’s what to know
By Amber Bouman published
Three TP-Link routers that have reached their end-of-life date are currently being targeted by hackers online.

Going on vacation? Secure your smartphone with these 7 tips
By Amber Bouman published
These are a few easy steps to take before you leave to keep your smartphone safe while traveling.

5 Windows settings you should disable right now to improve your PC's security
By Amber Bouman published
Turn off these 5 settings in Windows to keep your computer more secure and safe from hackers.

The best antivirus software 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Amber Bouman last updated
The best antivirus program can keep your Windows PC clean and protected from the latest threats while providing several security-minded extras.

Meta AI’s discover feed is full of revealing personal info — here's how to protect your privacy
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.

That ‘unsubscribe’ link is actually a hidden security risk — do this instead
By Amber Bouman published
Clicking the 'unsubscribe' button could create a security issue but thankfully, there's a better option.

These “great” deals on Facebook are not from Amazon, Rolex or Nordstrom — they’re from a network of scammers
By Amber Bouman published
A network of scammers are using fake Facebook ads to steal money and payment details with fake deals.

Eufy Security Indoor Cam C220 review: A 2K indoor camera with AI features
By Amber Bouman published
The C220 offers a clear 2K image and a useful app without any monthly fees.

Delete these 20 apps right now if you downloaded them from the Play Store — they’re malicious
By Amber Bouman published
20 malicious apps that were designed to steal cryptocurrency have been removed from the Google Play Store.
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