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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8 Biggest Snapchat Scams of 2026 and What To Do About Them
Dive into Snapchat’s biggest scams so you know how to avoid them.
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How To Secure Twitter Without Paying for a Subscription
Twitter is now charging for SMS-based two-factor authentication. We’ll show you how to keep your Twitter account secure without paying for a subscription.
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PrivadoVPN Review 2026: Private, Fast, and Cheap
PrivadoVPN unblocks Netflix, provides fast speeds, and has super affordable prices. But is it too good to be true? Learn the pros and cons of PrivadoVPN in our comprehensive review.
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Is DuckDuckGo Safe? Why You Should Use This Private Search Engine
DuckDuckGo is one of the most private and transparent search engines available and has multiple features available to give you back your online privacy.
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How To Change Location on Android Easily and Safely
Whether you're looking for more privacy or unblocking geographically-locked streaming, there are a few simple ways to change the location on your Android devices.
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How To Cancel Proton VPN (and Get Your Money Back)
Heads up: While Proton VPN has a 30-day money-back guarantee, you may struggle to get a cash refund if you cancel after the initial 30 days.
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LifeLock Review 2026: Is It Still Tried and True?
Our testing proves that LifeLock is easy to use and provides loads of helpful features, including highly-rated apps, financial monitoring, and up to three bureau-credit monitoring.
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How To Use a VPN on Playstation to Game Anonymously
Become an anonymous online gaming ghost by using a VPN on your PlayStation console.
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Is WhatsApp Safe to Use? Everything You Need to Know
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in use today. With over a billion people using it worldwide, the app is a prime target for security risks. We’ll review what you need to know about protecting yourself while enjoying this app.
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The Fastest VPNs 2026
ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Proton VPN are the fastest VPNs for streaming, gaming, and torrenting. Discover how they offer speeds so quick you can vanish like a ghost in the shell.
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The Best VPNs for Small Business 2026
Find out why NordVPN is the best overall VPN for small businesses, Surfshark is the most affordable, and ExpressVPN is designed for home-based businesses.
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How To Cancel Your Surfshark VPN Subscription
Before you cancel Surfshark, read about free versus paid VPN services.
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What Is Two-Factor Authentication? (And Why You Should You Use It)
No one wants the fallout of an online security attack. Two-factor authentication may be the tool you need to avoid a data breach.
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PrivacyGuard Review 2026: Who Is It Best For?
Ransomware and hackers have opened up the door to widespread data and identity theft, but services like PrivacyGuard vow to help you keep it safe.
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NordPass Review 2026: Safe, Secure, and Full of Features
NordPass has been around since 2019, but its clean design and plentiful features are appreciated now more than ever.
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How To Cancel Your NordVPN Subscription in Just a Few Simple Steps
We’ll show you how to cancel your NordVPN subscription easily and conveniently.
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How To Cancel IPVanish the Easy Way
If you need the quick and easy instructions to cancel IPVanish, you’ve come to the perfect place. We’ll show you how in this brief guide.
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What Are Keyloggers and How Do You Remove Them?
Keyloggers are spyware that can record your keystrokes. Bad actors use them to steal your passwords, money, and identity. We’ll show you how to spot and remove them.
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How to Turn Off Your Xfinity Hotspot (And Why You Should)
Xfinity Wi-Fi Home Hotspots provide free secondary internet access points in home and business modems, but at what security and privacy costs?
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What’s a False Positive and How Can You Fix It?
False positives are annoying, but you’ll need to be able to identify them from actual malware if you want to keep your computer running without issue. Here’s how to fix antivirus false positives.
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The Best No-Log VPNs 2026
No one wants a VPN that records your internet activity and personal information. Explore why Proton VPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, and PureVPN are the best no-logs VPNs that have your privacy covered.