Courtney Daybell
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With over 15 years of experience in print journalism, Courtney Daybell now applies her skills to cybersecurity. Holding a B.A. in Communications from Brigham Young University, she specializes in topics such as identity theft protection, online privacy, minimizing your digital footprint, and scam protection.
Courtney shares insights on the latest scams and offers practical tips for securing personal data by deactivating online accounts. Her work has been featured in Time Out New York, The Cut, Salt Lake Magazine, and The Daily Herald.
When she’s not writing, Courtney enjoys spending time outdoors with her three children or listening to true crime podcasts.
- Time Out New York
- 24SLC
- The Cut
- Salt Lake Magazine
- The Daily Herald
- Identify Theft
- Parental Controls
- Online Privacy
- B.A. from Brigham Young University
- Mac or PC: Mac
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Courtney's Latest Articles
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What Data Does Snapchat Collect?
Snapchat is one of the most popular social media apps, but before you send the infamous disappearing message, learn what data Snapchat collects and how to protect yourself.
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How To Spot and Avoid Social Security Scams (Expert Tips)
Social Security scams are on the rise. Knowing how to protect yourself from these phishing scams can save your identity — and your retirement funds.
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What Happens If You Answer A Spam Risk Call?
Answering a spam call increases the likelihood of receiving more spam calls and opens the door to cybersecurity threats — and potential identity theft.
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What Is a Hacker? And How Can You Protect Yourself?
From white-hat hackers to cybercriminals, hacking attempts are more prevalent than ever before. Read our guide to learn more about hackers and how to protect yourself online.
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Text Message Scams 101: Expert Tips to Flag and Avoid Them
Scammers are everywhere, including lurking in your text messages. Learn about the latest text message scams and how to avoid becoming a victim.
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How To Clear Your iPhone Cache (and Why You Should)
Clearing your iPhone’s cache is one of the easiest ways to boost your online security. Our detailed guide shows you how to clear the cache on your iPhone in a few simple steps.
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Qustodio vs. Net Nanny 2025: Parental Control App Duel
After comparing Qustodio and Net Nanny, we found that Qustodio offers more monitoring features, while Net Nanny might be a good option for families seeking less surveillance.
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Aura Parental Controls vs. Net Nanny 2025: Good Parental Control Apps With Different Features
Aura Parental Controls and Net Nanny are both good apps, but Net Nanny offers more parental control features with social media filtering, cyberbully alerts, and location tracking services.
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The Best VPNs for PrizePicks 2025
Easily access PrizePicks with our top recommendation, NordVPN. Our all-star runner-ups include Surfshark and Private Internet Access.
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Aura Parental Controls vs. Norton Family 2025
Aura’s bundled parental controls are a nice addition to its identity theft plans, but Norton’s standalone parental control app offers monitoring, surveillance, and location services to help keep your kids safe online and offline.
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13 eBay Scams: How To Spot Them and Avoid Them
We’ll go over the red flags for 13 of the most common eBay scams and how to protect yourself while online shopping.
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IdentityIQ vs. Experian IdentityWorks 2025: A Close Race
IdentityIQ and Experian IdentityWorks go head to head in this battle of identity theft services.
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Aura Parental Controls vs. Bark 2025: Non-Invasive Insights Into Online Behavior or Extensive Monitoring?
Bark covers all bases for parental control features, including location tracking, while Aura excels in offering unique, non-invasive insights into your child's online habits. Learn more.
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9 Telegram Scams and How To Avoid Them
Scammers are on nearly every online platform, including Telegram. Knowing these 9 Telegram scams and how to protect yourself can keep you from falling victim to an online scam.
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LifeLock vs. Complete ID 2025: Can This Costco-Backed Option Measure Up?
LifeLock wins this duel, offering features and amenities like social media and dark web monitoring, three credit bureau alerts, and up to $3 million in identity theft recovery services.
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How to Avoid Falling for Google Chat Scams
Google Chat scams: Learn the telltale signs to protect your identity and avoid becoming a victim of these popular phishing scams.
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Ready to Delete Your eHarmony Account? An Easy 5-Step Guide
So maybe you’ve found who gets you and are ready to delete eHarmony. Follow our guide for easy step-by-step instructions on how to delete your eHarmony account or hide your online dating profile.
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15 WhatsApp Scams and How to Avoid Them
Looking for these red flags is the first step to protecting yourself from WhatsApp scams.
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What Is a Random Password Generator and Why Should You Use One?
It’s important to create strong passwords, and using a random password generator is a simple way to increase digital security.
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How To Deactivate Facebook Messenger
Thinking about deactivating your Facebook Messenger account? We’ll show you how.
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10 House-Buying Scams: How to Keep Yourself Safe
House-buying scams are on the rise. In this article, we show you the red flags and how to avoid becoming a victim of a house-buying scam.
