Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Cybersecurity, Encryption, Privacy, Password Management, Data Protection

Cybersecurity researcher and privacy advocate focused on consumer-grade encryption tools. Priya breaks down complex security concepts into actionable steps anyone can follow to protect their digital life.

161 articles

Articles by Priya Sharma

How to Audit Browser Extensions for Ransomware Before Installing

A single malicious browser extension can inject affiliate links, steal session cookies, or deploy ransomware across your cloud drives. Learn how to audit extensions before you install them.

Jul 4, 2026

How to Vet Open Source Tools for Supply Chain Attacks Before You Install

Every npm install pulls in code from strangers with full access to your machine. Learn how to vet open source dependencies and defend against supply chain attacks before you install.

Jul 4, 2026

How to Migrate Off Dashlane Safely After the Brute-Force Lockouts

How to Migrate Off Dashlane Safely After the Brute-Force Lockouts

Locked out of Dashlane after brute-force attacks? Learn how to safely migrate your passwords to a new manager, secure your accounts, and rebuild trust in your vault.

Jul 3, 2026

How to Stop AI Browsers From Leaking Your Passwords

How to Stop AI Browsers From Leaking Your Passwords

AI browsers like Comet and Copilot read entire pages to do your chores, including the passwords your manager just injected. Learn how to lock down your credentials.

Jul 2, 2026

How to Detect a Malicious Browser Extension Stealing Bank Logins

How to Detect a Malicious Browser Extension Stealing Bank Logins

That money-saving browser extension could be stealing your bank logins. Learn how malicious extensions operate and the warning signs that reveal a compromised browser.

Jul 1, 2026

How to Audit Smartphone Apps a Government Mandates You Install

How to Audit Smartphone Apps a Government Mandates You Install

Governments worldwide now require citizens to install specific apps for taxes, travel, and ID. Learn how to audit these mandatory apps for excessive permissions and protect your privacy.

Jul 1, 2026

How to Add Passkeys to Your Self-Hosted Apps and Homelab

How to Add Passkeys to Your Self-Hosted Apps and Homelab

Tired of reused passwords across your homelab? Learn how to add passkeys to self-hosted apps like Proxmox, Nextcloud, and Vaultwarden for phishing-resistant security.

Jun 30, 2026

How to Lock Down AI Agent Browsers Before Extensions Hijack Them

How to Lock Down AI Agent Browsers Before Extensions Hijack Them

AI agent browsers like Comet and Atlas can act on your behalf, making malicious extensions far more dangerous. Learn how to lock them down before they get hijacked.

Jun 29, 2026

How to Audit Browser Extension Permissions Before They Get Hijacked

How to Audit Browser Extension Permissions Before They Get Hijacked

A trusted browser extension can be quietly sold and weaponized overnight. Learn how to audit extension permissions, spot dangerous access, and lock down your browser before you get hijacked.

Jun 27, 2026

How to Safely Migrate Your Passwords Out of a Breached Manager

How to Safely Migrate Your Passwords Out of a Breached Manager

Got a breach notice from your password manager? Learn how to safely migrate your passwords, rotate credentials, and lock down your accounts before attackers strike.

Jun 27, 2026

How to Verify Open Source Software Before You Install It

How to Verify Open Source Software Before You Install It

Open source isn't automatically safe just because it's public. Learn practical steps to verify open source software before installation and avoid hidden backdoors.

Jun 26, 2026

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Every App You Use

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Every App You Use

Passwords leak — that's the baseline. Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of proof and is the highest-return security move you can make. Here's how to enable it on every app.

Jun 24, 2026