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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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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Can You Get Scammed on Venmo? Yes, Here's What To Know
Venmo is a convenient way to send and receive money. However, you should be vigilant to avoid scams.
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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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How To Stop Facebook From Tracking You [2026 Guide]
If you use Facebook, your activity is getting tracked. We’ll show you how to stop the site from keeping up with you.
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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.
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Top Airbnb Scams of 2026
How can you get scammed on Airbnb? We cover the top trending Airbnb host scams and how you can avoid them.
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What Is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack and How Can You Stay Safe?
Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks intercept your web communications, allowing hackers to steal your login credentials and financial data. But MitM attacks are preventable with the right tools and online safety practices.
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How to Access Your Comcast Router Login and Manage Your Home Network
Learn the ins and outs of accessing your Xfinity router’s admin tools, as well as how to use those tools to optimize your home network experience.
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What You Should Know About the 5 Eyes, 9 Eyes, and 14 Eyes Alliances
The 5, 9, and 14 Eyes countries are likely surveying your internet activity, but a VPN from a non-alliance country could save your privacy.
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How To Uninstall Discord Malware in 2026 (Guide)
Discord is a social platform where users can send messages and make calls. Unfortunately, bad actors love attacking popular apps. Here’s what you need to do if you get a Discord virus.
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Online Shopping Fraud is Most Common in These States
By analyzing online shopping fraud complaints filed to the government, the All About Cookies team was able to see the states where fraud is the most and least common, how much scammers are getting away with, and more.
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12 Tips for Securing Your Smart Home Devices
Securing IoT devices protects you from network hacking, device hijacking, and data theft so you can enjoy the many benefits of smart home devices without worry.
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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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How To Block Ads on Spotify in 2026
Do you love listening to free music on Spotify, but hate hearing ads? Explore your options for blocking ads — without paying for ad-free Spotify.
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Amazon Brushing Scams: How That Unordered Package Got to You
Got a package from Amazon that you didn’t order? It could be part of an Amazon brushing scam. Here’s what you need to know.
