Amanda Scheldt
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Amanda Scheldt is a cybersecurity content specialist, bringing both industry experience and an M.S. in Cybersecurity to her work at All About Cookies.
Before pivoting to content writing, she spent years working in the tech and cybersecurity fields at Focivity, an information security consulting firm for small businesses. Her background informs how she explains complex security concepts, from ransomware-as-a-service to identity theft protection, in terms that readers without a security background could actually use.
- Identity Theft
- M.Sc in Cybersecurity
Amanda's Latest Articles
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uBlock Origin Review: Is It Still the Best Ad Blocker in 2025? [Full Review]
After testing uBlock Origin, we learned it performed as promised and is an effective content blocker.
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TunnelBear Review 2026: Solid and Adorable Security
TunnelBear promises privacy, no DNS or WebRTC leaks, and no logging, yet it's not a speedy service. Read more about where this VPN wins and where it fails.
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How To Change Your Location on Bumble
Location-based online dating apps such as Bumble can make changing your location challenging, but it is still possible.
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Ghosting Identity Theft: How To Protect Your Dearly Departed
Ghosting identity theft can go undetected for months. Here's what families need to know to stay ahead of it.
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A Complete Guide on Getting Rid of Twitch Ads
With this guide, you will learn how to successfully remove or block ads from Twitch.
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Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA): What You Need to Know
The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) helps protect Virginians' privacy rights. Find out who needs to comply, what rights it gives consumers, and more in our guide.
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What Is Carding? A Complete Overview
Carding is a common form of identity theft that involves your credit card. Learn more about this type of card fraud and what you can do about it.
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How to Optimize Your Internet Speed for Gaming
A fast internet connection can allow you to stream and interact with video games more smoothly. Here's how to optimize yours for the best gaming experience.
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Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It?
Identity theft protection services can help you protect yourself from identity theft. Here are the benefits and why you should invest in protection services.
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What Is Ransomware-as-a-Service?
Cybercriminals have turned malicious software into a booming business operation through ransomware-as-a-service. Learn how RaaS works and how to protect against ransomware.
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Synthetic Identity Theft: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself
Hackers use synthetic identity theft to create new fake identities and open accounts in your name or to take out loans. Here's how to protect yourself from synthetic identity fraud.
