
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

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.

5 Android settings you need to turn off right now because they’re a huge security risk
By Amber Bouman published
These default Android settings should get shut down or adjusted in order to keep your phone secure.

New AT&T data leak links previously exposed info to Social Security numbers, birth dates
By Amber Bouman published
AT&T's data breaches have come back to haunt it in the form of an old data breach getting repackaged with sensitive personal information.

More than 4 billion user records exposed in biggest data leak ever — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
With 4 billion user records left exposed online without a password, this data leak could be the biggest yet.

Meta called out for tracking Android users across the web without their consent — what you need to know
By Amber Bouman published
Meta has been tracking Android users web browsing activity without their knowledge or consent.

The best Android antivirus apps in 2025
By Amber Bouman, Brian Nadel last updated
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.

Wyze just made installing outdoor security cameras as easy as changing a light bulb
By Amber Bouman published
Wyze's new Bulb Cam can work with any outdoor light fixture to easily provide the features of a smart home security camera.

It’s time to update Chrome — zero-day bug is being exploited in the wild by hackers
By Amber Bouman published
Google has issued an emergency security patch for Chrome to fix a zero-day bug that has been exploited in the wild by hackers.

Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
By Alex Hughes published
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025

Microsoft Authenticator will shut off the password autofill feature in July — here’s how to save them
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft Authenticator users will need to switch to Edge by next month to keep using the password autofill feature.

It’s time to stop believing these lies about antivirus software
By Amber Bouman published
Never believe these five big fat lies about antivirus software.

More than 184 million passwords exposed in massive data breach — Apple, Google, Microsoft and more
By Amber Bouman published
A data breach has resulted in millions of passwords being leaked for accounts including Apple, Google and Microsoft.

7 smart home gadgets that watch your house for you — so you can actually enjoy your vacation
By Amber Bouman last updated
Don't stress – everything from lights, cameras, and water leak detectors can help protect your home while you're away

This new Defendnot trojan can get Windows to disable its own antivirus software
By Amber Bouman published
A new trojan tricks Windows into disabling its own built-in antivirus software.

Do I need antivirus software for Windows 11?
By Amber Bouman published
Do you really need to use antivirus software on your Windows 11 computer? We'll walk you through all the reasons why, yes, you really do.

Coinbase data breach exposes critical user info — what you need to know about ransomware attack
By Amber Bouman published
Coinbase experienced a cyberattack of critical user data this month. Here's what you need to know about the breach.

M&S customer data was stolen in last month’s cyberattack — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Marks and Spencer confirms customer data was taken in a cyberattack last month but claims customers do not need to take action.

Hackers target popular student site iClicker to spread malware via ClickFix attacks — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
College students and faculty may have been tricked into clicking on a CAPTCHA spreading malware through iClicker.

Mac users once skipped antivirus software — here’s why that’s no longer a good idea
By Amber Bouman published
Macs used to be known for being safer from viruses but that's no longer the case which is why you might want to use third-party antivirus software for extra protection.

FBI issues warning over routers — stop using these now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Older Wi-Fi routers are at risk of being hacked and used by cybercriminals in their attacks which is why the FBI is warning they need to be replaced.

Google just patched an actively exploited zero-day flaw — update your Android phone right now
By Amber Bouman last updated
Google has issued its May Android security updates which include fixes for 46 different security flaws.
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