Catherine McNally
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Catherine McNally is an editor at All About Cookies with more than a decade of experience in digital publishing, content strategy, and editorial quality across technology and internet security. In her time on the team, she has overseen editorial accuracy and standards across nearly 400 articles.
Before joining All About Cookies, Catherine served as Senior Writer and Editorial Lead for Internet & Gaming at Reviews.org and HighSpeedInternet.com (Clearlink), where she developed consumer-facing rating methodologies and editorial frameworks for technology product reviews in a directly adjacent vertical.
Catherine holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and an M.B.A. in Project Management from Amberton University. Her journalism training grounds her approach to accuracy and sourcing, while her project management background informs the editorial workflows she has overseen across All About Cookies' highest-traffic security verticals.
Her writing has appeared on Reviews.org, HighSpeedInternet.com, and BetterUp. She is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- VPNs
- Antivirus
- Internet & Networking
- Identity Theft
- Online Privacy
- Password Managers
- Data Security
- Cookies
- B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and an M.B.A. in Project Management from Amberton University
Catherine's Latest Articles
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NordVPN vs. IPVanish 2026: Can Nord Be Beat?
IPVanish isn’t too expensive and provides fast speeds. But NordVPN is the whole package with speed, reliability, and a focus on user privacy.
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How To Keep Seniors Safe in the Digital Age: A Social Media Guide
We've put together an in-depth guide for both seniors and caretakers that looks at common forms of social media fraud, how to prevent them, and resources for when you get scammed.
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Is COM Surrogate a Virus or a Legitimate Process?
Uncovering the truth about COM Surrogate: What it is, what it does, and how to protect your PC.
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How to Get a UK IP Address with a VPN: Unlock UK Streaming
Learn how to unlock restricted U.K. content with a VPN: Read our complete guide on setting up a VPN for U.K. IP address access.
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6 Simple Steps to Protect Your Phone and Webcam from Hackers
Maximize your online security: A step-by-step guide to protecting your phone and webcam from hackers.
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How to Change Your Phone Number After Identity Theft
Protect your future by proactively changing your phone number today
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Hotspot Shield Review 2026: Does It Secure Your Data?
Our Hotspot Shield review explores the pros and cons of its security measures, speed, compatibility, and user-friendliness.
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What Is Phishing-as-a-Service and How Can Anyone Become a Hacker?
Uncovering the definition, methods, and consequences of phishing-as-a-service, as well as how to protect yourself.
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How To Check and Increase Your Internet Speed for Free
Discovering your internet speed is easy through free online internet speed testing tools. You may want to check your speed if you are experiencing unreliable or slow internet.
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How To Detect and Remove the Chrome.exe Virus
Understanding the difference between your real Chrome browser file and the Chrome.exe virus, also called Poweliks Trojan, can help you protect your data and speed up your computer.
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The Dangers of IP Spoofing and How to Protect Yourself
IP spoofing can affect your security. Learn how to use a VPN to mask your IP address and protect against IP spoofing attacks like DDoS, MitM, and more.
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What is Bloatware and How to Remove It
Bloatware is unwanted programs or apps on your devices that could affect performance, storage space, and more.
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Roblox Viruses Are on the Rise. Here's How To Get Rid of Your Roblox Virus [2026]
Roblox viruses usually sneak in through fake mods, cheats, and 'free Robux' scams, not the app itself. Here's how to remove a Roblox virus and lock down your account.
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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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Surfshark vs. ExpressVPN 2026: Two of the Best Duke It Out
Surfshark is the much more affordable option and still provides high speeds and plenty of servers. But you might go with ExpressVPN for its reliability and potentially better speeds.
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Catfish Capitals: These Are the Places You’re Most Likely To Fall Victim to a Catfishing Scam
All About Cookies used FBI data to find out which states people are getting catfished most often, where they’re losing the most money to romance scams, and more.
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How To Safely Turn Off a VPN on Any Device
While VPNs offer strong security and privacy functions that keep your data and location safe, there are legitimate reasons to turn them off.
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Does Performing a Factory Reset Remove Viruses?
Along with modern technology comes the reality of common viruses. If you’ve become the victim of malware on your phone, you may need a factory reset to remove it. But is that all you’ll have to do?
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Whitepages People Search: What Is It and How to Opt Out
Whitepages is an online database that hosts personal information, including names, addresses, and phone numbers. Here's how to opt out of Whitepages.
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What Is the WebHelper Virus? (And How To Get Rid of It)
The WebHelper virus is malware that spreads through downloads, email attachments, and bad links. Need to remove the WebHelper virus? Here's how.
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Surfshark vs. NordVPN 2026: Which is Better? (It Depends)
Surfshark is more affordable, provides unlimited device connections, and matches NordVPN for speed. But Nord has more servers and places an emphasis on user privacy.
