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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LifeLock vs. Discover Identity Theft Protection 2025: Can Discover's Basic Plan Stand Its Ground?
Discover ID Protection offers credit monitoring for a low monthly cost, but LifeLock’s plans offer above-average monitoring
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Lost Wallet? Here Are 10 Steps You Need to Take
Losing your wallet can be stressful and overwhelming, but our step-by-step guide walks you through what to do when your wallet has been lost or stolen.
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Bark Review 2025: A Parental Control App With a Unique Approach
Bark provides a combination of monitoring and education to help create a safe relationship with your child. We put its features to the test to see how accurate they are.
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mSecure Review 2025: It's Affordable but Is It Worth the Purchase?
mSecure is a basic password manager that lacks many extra amenities and proved lackluster during our testing.
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NordPass vs. LastPass 2025: NordPass is Feature-Rich and Breach-Free
NordPass is best for users looking for an overall excellent password management experience, while LastPass is best for its free service (if you aren’t wary of its data breach history).
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LogMeOnce Review 2025: Is This Passwordless Solution Worth It?
LogMeOnce is a password manager loaded with features, but our testing proved it might be too much for the everyday person.
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How To Change Your Threads Privacy Settings: Everything You Need to Know
There’s a new social media app on the scene. Keep reading to learn about Threads plus how to update your Threads privacy settings.
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How To Protect Yourself Against Cash App Scams
Cash App is a quick, easy way to send and receive money, but as Cash App scams rise, is the mobile payment app safe to use?
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X Account Suspended? Here’s What To Do Next
If your X (formerly Twitter) account is locked, limited, or suspended, these steps can help you get your account back in good standing.
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Zander vs. LifeLock 2025: Which Has the Best Identity Theft Protection?
When it comes to identity theft protection, there are numerous protection plans available, and we can help you decide which is best for you.
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What Is Identity Theft Insurance and How Can It Help Me?
Identity theft can wreak havoc on your financial accounts, but having identity theft insurance can help mitigate the damages of this rising cybercrime.
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The Best Twitter Alternatives For 2025
Twitter’s changing landscape has many users contemplating leaving the platform. If you’re wondering where to go if you decide to ditch the blue bird app, here are three private and secure Twitter alternatives.
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Loan Fraud 101: What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself From Scammers
Loan fraud is a rising concern as more financial information is shared online. Here’s how to keep your identity, and your financials, safe.
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Telegram vs. WhatsApp: Which Messaging App Should You Use?
WhatsApp and Telegram are heavy-hitting competitors in the pro-privacy instant messaging space, but which is best for your communication needs?
