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

Password Manager vs Authenticator App: Which to Use in 2025

Password Manager vs Authenticator App: Which to Use in 2025

Password managers and authenticator apps both protect your accounts, but they solve different problems. Learn what each does and whether you need one or both in 2025.

Sep 26, 2026

How to Audit Open-Source Software Before Adding It to Your Stack

How to Audit Open-Source Software Before Adding It to Your Stack

Modern apps are 70-90% open-source code, often pulling in unknown dependencies. Learn a practical framework to audit open-source software before adding it to your stack.

Sep 25, 2026

How to Vet an AI Agentic Browser Before Giving It Data Access

How to Vet an AI Agentic Browser Before Giving It Data Access

An agentic browser acts as you, not for you, handing software access to your passwords, email, and bank dashboards. Learn how to vet one before granting data access.

Sep 24, 2026

How to Vet a Chrome Extension After the Latest Security Patches

How to Vet a Chrome Extension After the Latest Security Patches

Chrome's Manifest V3 changes and 2024 security patches reshaped what extensions can do. Learn how to vet your installed extensions for hidden permission and ownership risks.

Sep 24, 2026

How to Migrate Passwords and Passkeys Between Managers Safely

How to Migrate Passwords and Passkeys Between Managers Safely

Switching password managers means moving sensitive data through vulnerable plaintext files. Learn how to migrate passwords and passkeys safely, step by step, without exposing your logins.

Sep 23, 2026

How to Detect and Remove Silently Installed Browser Extensions

How to Detect and Remove Silently Installed Browser Extensions

Silently installed browser extensions can hijack your searches, slow your browser, and compromise privacy. Learn how to detect and remove them for good.

Sep 22, 2026

How to Safely Migrate to a Self-Hosted Password Manager

How to Safely Migrate to a Self-Hosted Password Manager

Migrating to a self-hosted password manager protects your credentials, but that plain-text export file is a critical vulnerability. Learn how to migrate safely, step by step.

Sep 21, 2026

How to Vet AI-Generated Desktop Apps Before You Install Them

How to Vet AI-Generated Desktop Apps Before You Install Them

AI-generated desktop apps can look and work perfectly while quietly doing something they never advertised. Learn how to vet them before you install and protect your data.

Sep 21, 2026

How to Build a 3-2-1 Backup Strategy That Actually Survives Ransomware

How to Build a 3-2-1 Backup Strategy That Actually Survives Ransomware

Ransomware attackers hunt your backups first, not your files. Learn how to build a hardened 3-2-1 backup strategy with offline, immutable copies that actually survive an attack.

Sep 20, 2026

How to Verify a Browser Extension Is Safe Before You Trust It

How to Verify a Browser Extension Is Safe Before You Trust It

Browser extensions run with alarming privilege, able to read every page and capture what you type. Learn how to verify an extension is safe before you trust it with one click.

Sep 20, 2026

How to Protect Passkeys From Malware That Hijacks Password Managers

How to Protect Passkeys From Malware That Hijacks Password Managers

Passkeys promised to end phishing, but modern malware like Atomic Stealer and RedLine now targets password managers directly. Learn how to protect your passkeys from vault-hijacking threats.

Sep 20, 2026

How to Detect and Remove Silently Installed Browser Extensions

How to Detect and Remove Silently Installed Browser Extensions

Silently installed browser extensions hijack your searches, change your homepage, and inject popups without permission. Learn how to detect and remove them fast.

Sep 19, 2026