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 Vet Browser Extensions That Access AI Chat Data

How to Vet Browser Extensions That Access AI Chat Data

That trusted grammar extension can read every ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini conversation you type. Learn how to vet browser extensions before they compromise your AI chat data.

Aug 28, 2026

How to Vet Browser Extensions Before Granting AI Permissions

How to Vet Browser Extensions Before Granting AI Permissions

Many AI browser extensions quietly access sensitive data like your emails and browsing activity. Learn how to vet these extensions and their permissions before you install them.

Aug 26, 2026

Passkeys Not Portable? How to Move Them Between Devices

Passkeys Not Portable? How to Move Them Between Devices

Switched from iPhone to Android and lost access to your passkeys? Learn why passkeys aren't always portable and discover practical ways to move them between devices and platforms.

Aug 26, 2026

How to Stop AI Chatbots From Leaking Your Private Conversations

How to Stop AI Chatbots From Leaking Your Private Conversations

AI chatbots leak sensitive data more through careless prompts than actual breaches. Learn how to protect API keys, customer records, and proprietary code from ending up in training data.

Aug 25, 2026

How to Stop Software From Hijacking Your Browser's New Tab & Search

How to Stop Software From Hijacking Your Browser's New Tab & Search

A new browser tab shouldn't hijack your search or homepage. Learn how browser hijackers work and follow proven steps to remove them and reclaim your default settings.

Aug 25, 2026

How to Verify Software Downloads and Avoid Fake Installers

How to Verify Software Downloads and Avoid Fake Installers

Fake installers and cloned download pages can hide cryptominers and malware. Learn practical steps to verify software downloads and protect your devices from disguised threats.

Aug 24, 2026

AI Browser Extensions: Security Risks and Safe Alternatives

AI Browser Extensions: Security Risks and Safe Alternatives

AI browser extensions often request permission to read and change data on every site you visit—including banks and email. Learn the real security risks and safer alternatives.

Aug 24, 2026

Passkey Sync Security: How to Protect Your Synced Credentials

Passkey Sync Security: How to Protect Your Synced Credentials

Passkeys promise phishing-proof logins, but syncing them across devices creates new risks. Learn how to protect your synced credentials and secure your cloud accounts.

Aug 23, 2026

Password Manager Security in 2026: What the Research Reveals

Password Manager Security in 2026: What the Research Reveals

Credential-stuffing attacks fueled by billions of leaked passwords make reuse dangerous. See what 2026 research reveals about password manager security and how to protect your accounts.

Aug 22, 2026

Auditing Browser Extension Permissions: Spot Risky Add-ons

Auditing Browser Extension Permissions: Spot Risky Add-ons

A single browser extension with the wrong permissions can read your keystrokes, passwords, and browsing history. Learn how to audit add-ons and spot risky permissions before they compromise your data.

Aug 21, 2026

Vetting Open-Source Software Supply Chains Before You Install

Vetting Open-Source Software Supply Chains Before You Install

Most of your dependencies arrive uninvited as transitive packages. Learn how to vet open-source software supply chains and catch malicious packages before you install.

Aug 20, 2026

ISO 27001 Compliance Software Compared: Best Tools for 2026

ISO 27001 Compliance Software Compared: Best Tools for 2026

Ditch the spreadsheets and scattered evidence. We compare the best ISO 27001 compliance tools for 2026, updated for the 2022 revision's 93 controls and 11 new additions.

Aug 20, 2026