John Gormally
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John Gormally is a seasoned global cybersecurity expert, writer, and blogger. With 25 years of experience across technology, marketing, and content creation, John enjoys sharing his insights with consumers to help them stay safe online.
John also co-wrote the master’s degree program in cybersecurity at Cal State San Marcos in 2016 and created a series of programs for students to understand malware and endpoint hacking prevention.
- Identity Theft
- Internet & Networking
- MBA in Marketing, University of Phoenix
- Global Technology Management Certificate, International/Global Studies, Cornell University
- ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
- Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities, MIT Sloan Executive Education
John's Latest Articles
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How To Protect Yourself From Social Engineering Attacks
Social engineering attacks might impersonate friends, family, or even government officials to trick you into sharing personal info. Here’s what to know to avoid these types of scams.
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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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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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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.
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How to Tell If Your Router Was Hacked and How to Fix It
It’s time for you to get to know your home internet router before the hackers could take control of your device and steal your data.
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What Are Pop-Up Ads? (And How To Block Them)
Pop-up ads could contain malicious code that downloads malware to your device. Here’s how to block pop-up windows on your browser and protect your data.
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What Is a Web Browser and How Does It Work?
Without a web browser to interpret web code, the internet would be inaccessible to us all. Here’s how browsers work to connect you to the World Wide Web.
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What Is an IP Address?
IP addresses establish your presence on the internet, somewhat like your home address. Here’s what to know about keeping your IP address safe to maintain your privacy.
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Should You Accept Cookies?
Computer cookies are essential to the modern web, but they're also a security risk. Here’s when you should and shouldn’t accept cookies.
