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.
Articles by Priya Sharma
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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