Josh Koebert
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Josh Koebert is a seasoned data journalist whose work has appeared in top-tier outlets including CNET, PCMag, Forbes, TechCrunch, and a range of other respected media platforms. His work explores topics relating to privacy, data security, and technology in an increasingly digital world, including topics such as digital crime and scams, issues surrounding trust and security relating to tech companies and social media platforms, and data security while traveling, among others.
Josh holds a degree in Sports Communication from Bradley University. Prior to shifting into the data journalism space, he built his career in broadcasting and public relations, working with professional sports organizations as well as his university’s athletics department.
Josh lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and two children. His free time is spent building Lego sets, relaxing at the beach, and exploring one of the many different theme parks his family has annual passes for.
- CNET
- PCMag
- Forbes
- TechCrunch
- CNN
- Business Insider
- The New York Times
- Data Security
- Online Privacy
- Identity Theft
- Online Scams
- Sports Communication Degree from Bradley University
- Mac or PC: Mac
- Android or iPhone: iPhone
Josh's Latest Articles
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U.S. Age Verification Laws: 79% Support Legislation for Adult Content and Social Media, But Question its Effectiveness [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to find how they feel about age verification laws for online content.
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iOS 18 Survey: Are Green Bubbles Breaking Up Friendships?
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to learn how Apple users feel about Android users and vice versa.
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Nerd-vana: America’s Nerdiest Cities, Ranked
All About Cookies evaluated data points relating to education, STEM employment, pop culture, and more in 75 of the biggest cities in America to find the cities where nerds reign supreme.
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The Most Tech Illiterate States in America [2025]
All About Cookies compiled Google Trends data to find which states are leveling up their tech game, as well as which states are struggling to keep up in an increasingly digital world.
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AI and Work Statistics: AI Adoption On the Rise Among Workers, Job Seekers
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults to find out how many have incorporated artificial intelligence into their current jobs, searches for new jobs, and more.
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74% of Americans Oppose DOGE Access to Taxpayer Data [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 Americans to gauge their understanding of the recently-formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and how they feel about the department potentially having access to personal taxpayer data.
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Scam City USA: The Most Fradulent Cities in America
All About Cookies analyzed government privacy reports, search trends, and robocall data in 75 of America’s biggest cities to find where scams and fraud issues are most and least pervasive.
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Data Breaches Are on the Rise, but How Much Do People Actually Care? [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed people to find out how many have had data leaked in a breach before, what they did about it, how concerned they are about future leaks, and more.
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Cybercrime on the Rise: U.S. States with the Most Phishing Criminals [Study]
All About Cookies analyzed FBI data to find how much money people lost to phishing scams in each state in recent years.
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Identity Theft Statistics: U.S. Cities and States With the Worst Identity Theft Problems
All About Cookies analyzed U.S. government data to find out where identity theft is most common and where it increased the most in the last year.
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States Where Elder Fraud Is on the Rise in America [Data]
All About Cookies analyzed FBI data to find the states with the biggest increase in elder fraud in recent years.
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Are Paywalls Effective? 60% of Internet Users Avoid Them [Data]
All About Cookies surveyed internet users to find out how many avoid sites that use paywalls, popular methods people use to get around paywalls, and more.
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Big Tech Trust: Survey Shows Wide Range Of Skepticism Toward Silicon Valley Companies And Their CEOs
All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to find out how much they trust major tech companies and their CEOs or figureheads — and how that compares to their trust of the government.
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AI and the Election: More Than 85% of People Are Worried AI Will Be Used To Spread Disinformation
All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to find out how they feel about AI-generated content as it relates to November’s presidential election.
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Holiday Scam Statistics: Keep Your Information Safe This Holiday Season
Staying vigilant and avoiding holiday scams online can take work, but it's worth the effort to keep your data safe.
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Spoiler Etiquette: How Long Do You Need To Wait To Talk About Shows and Movies? [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out how they avoid spoilers, where most spoilers come from, and how spoilers impact their enjoyment of shows and movies.
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Identity Theft in America: How Many People Are Affected? [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to find out how many people have been victims of identity theft and what the impact was.
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The Most Popular Streaming Show in Every State
Using Google Trends data, the All About Cookies team found out which streaming show is the most popular in every state in the U.S.
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The Most Popular Rom-Com in Each State (And Where to Stream It) [2026]
We found out which romantic comedy is most popular in every state in the country. Is your favorite on the list?
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Catfish Capitals: These Are the Places You’re Most Likely To Fall Victim to a Catfishing Scam
All About Cookies used FBI data to find out which states people are getting catfished most often, where they’re losing the most money to romance scams, and more.
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Online Shopping Fraud is Most Common in These States
By analyzing online shopping fraud complaints filed to the government, the All About Cookies team was able to see the states where fraud is the most and least common, how much scammers are getting away with, and more.
