Catherine McNally
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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How to Tell if Someone Is Stealing Your Wi-Fi (and How to Get Them Off)
Wi-Fi thieves can put a damper on your online activities. Here’s how to check if someone’s stealing your Wi-Fi — and how to boot them off.
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20 Biggest Data Breaches of 2022 You Should Know
These are the 20 biggest data breaches of 2022 you should know about.
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TotalAV Antivirus Review 2026: Is It Legit?
TotalAV antivirus software offers a user-friendly set of features to help you protect your online activity, clean your devices of unnecessary files, scan for malware, and more.
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Megabits vs Megabytes: What’s the Difference?
Ever wondered what the difference is between megabits versus megabytes? In this article, we explain these similar-sounding measurements and how they apply to your internet speeds.
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AVG Antivirus Review 2026: Is It Worth the Upgrade?
AVG Technologies has been available in the U.S. since 1991, and its flagship antivirus has evolved with the times. AVG earned top marks in AV-TEST lab tests and offers a full suite of security features.
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ExpressVPN Review 2026: Private, Secure (and Pricey) [Tested]
ExpressVPN lives up to its name as a speedy VPN service. It also provides top security and privacy, but at an expensive price compared to other VPNs.
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Everything to Know About VPN Encryption
VPNs protect your information through varying encryption methods and security protocols. Find out what you need to be protected.
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Malwarebytes Antivirus Review 2026: Is It Worth the Hype?
Malwarebytes offers user-friendly antivirus with a deep focus on removing malware. We relied on the latest third-party tests and our in-house testing to decide whether Malwarebytes is worth it.
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Surfshark VPN Review 2026: Great Value, But is It Safe? [Tested]
Surfshark is our best value VPN at $2.49/mo, with unlimited device connections and an audited no-logs policy.
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How Fast Is Gigabit Internet? (And 5 Reasons Why You Might Need It)
Gigabit internet kicks your speed up to 1,000 Mbps and is one of the fastest internet options out right now. But is it worth the extra cost? Maybe not.
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How to Block Ads on Hulu (It’s Easier Than You Think)
If you love watching Hulu but hate all the annoying ads, there are ways around it. You can have your streaming service and watch it ad-free.
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Webroot Antivirus Review 2026: How Does It Stack Up?
Webroot Internet Security Plus boasts cloud-based antivirus protection, but how does it really stack up as a virus scanning software? Let’s take a look.
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'Digital Driver’s License and Registration Please': Are Mobile Licenses Secure?
As more states roll out digital driver’s licenses, security and privacy concerns have cropped up. Find out how secure your personal information is with a digital driver’s license.
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What’s a Good Internet Speed for Work From Home?
How much internet speed do you need to work from home and not lose your mind? 100 Mbps is the recommended download speed. Here's why.
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Does a VPN Prevent DDoS Attacks?
Preventing DDoS attacks is a multi-layer strategy that can include using a VPN for encryption and masking your known public IP address. Here's what to know.
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11 of the Most Dangerous Computer Viruses and How To Avoid Them
The most dangerous malware can cost you tons of money and time to repair your data and devices. Here’s what you can do to avoid the hassle.
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What Can Someone Do with Your IP Address (and How Can You Keep it Safe)?
Learn what your IP address reveals about you — and what others can do with this information.
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What Is a Good Download and Upload Speed?
Fast internet speeds are generally thought of to be at least 100 Mbps for downloads and 20 Mbps for uploads. Find out what can slow you down and how you can fix it.
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Truly Anonymous Browsing: How To Browse Online Without Anyone Knowing
Here’s how a VPN, secure browser, encrypted email, and other tools can help you achieve anonymous browsing online.
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How to Change Your IP Address by Device
If you want to have more online security, here's how to change your IP address on Windows, a Mac, iPhone, or Android the easy way.
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What Are the Different Types of Internet Connections?
As more people, homes, businesses, and devices become connected, the need for more bandwidth continues to scale. Here's how different types of internet connections compare when it comes to providing optimal speeds.