Kalleigh Lane
Kalleigh Lane is the Managing Editor of All About Cookies, where she leads editorial strategy and sets quality standards for AAC's full content library. With seven years of professional editing experience across cybersecurity, tech, and finance, she oversees everything from product testing methodology and onboarding to editorial integrity and emerging verticals like video and social.
At AAC, Kalleigh has authored and edited more than 300 articles spanning data privacy, VPNs, antivirus software, ad blockers, identity theft protection, and password managers. She developed testing guidelines for every product category on the site, designed the star rating system used to evaluate and rank products, and established the quarterly retesting process to keep AAC's recommendations current and repeatable.
She has personally tested all types of products on the site, with extra emphasis on VPNs, ad blockers, and parental controls on Android and PC, and has shaped AAC's approach to translating complex regulatory frameworks — from GDPR to CCPA — into clear, actionable guidance for everyday readers.
Before joining AAC, Kalleigh developed the VPN rankings vertical at moneyGenius.ca from the ground up, building the category's editorial framework and evaluation criteria. Her approach to product evaluation is informed by a technical foundation that goes beyond editorial: she has completed college-level coursework in computer science and has hands-on experience building and configuring her own systems — a context that sharpens how she assesses the performance and protection claims security products make.
Kalleigh holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Mount Allison University and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Toronto. She has been quoted by CTV News, The Globe and Mail, Winnipeg Free Press, and WCOS TV, and regularly follows the FTC and EFF to stay current on the regulatory and advocacy landscape shaping digital privacy.
When she's not building spreadsheets, you'll find Kalleigh gaming or listening to BTS with her husband and cats on the East Coast of Canada.
- CTV News
- The Globe and Mail
- Winnipeg Free Press
- Data Security
- Online Privacy
- Social Media
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- Antivirus
- Ad Blockers
- Parental Controls
- VPNs
- Master of Arts in English Literature from University of Toronto
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Mount Allison University
- Mac or PC: PC
- Android or iPhone: Android
Kalleigh's Latest Articles
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Never Went to College? ‘Ghost Students’ Could Take Out Loans in Your Name
A federal fraud investigation uncovered stolen identities used to collect student aid.
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Fake PS5 Emulators Are Sneaking Password Stealers Past Your Antivirus
NordVPN researchers found two fake PS5 emulators on GitHub distributing malware that can steal passwords, evade Microsoft Defender, and erase their own files.
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‘No Price Posted’: Target Shopper Questions Missing Prices on Tags. Are You Being Played?
A shopper’s frustration over missing prices comes as the FTC demands answers from Target, Walmart and seven other companies about personalized pricing.
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8.2 Million Patients Caught in iRhythm Data Breach That Exposed Insurance Info
HHS lists 8,179,772 people affected by the iRhythm breach involving patient, insurance, device, and contact details, with notices mailed in October.
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U.S. Can’t Keep Up With Scam Recoveries as Americans Lose Billions
A new congressional report finds that billions are lost to cyber scams each year, but fragmented recovery efforts leave victims struggling to get their money back.
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AT&T Data Breach Settlement Payouts Could Hit $5,000. Here’s Who Qualifies
The AT&T data breach settlement is final, but most checks will be small. The Social Security numbers and phone records behind it could fuel scams for years.
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Student SSNs and Medicaid IDs Exposed in School Software Breach
Frontline Education hasn't disclosed how many were affected after SSNs, government IDs, and Medicaid IDs were exposed. If notified, use free TransUnion monitoring.
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Hackers Are Exploiting the Flaws Behind Major Internet Outages, CISA Warns
CISA has confirmed active exploitation of two PHP vulnerabilities and urged organizations to prioritize fixes before attackers strike.
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Is Your Senior Parent Mailing Cash? It Was the Key to a $65 Million Scam
Fake bank employees and tech support agents turned seniors’ cash withdrawals into packages bound for rental homes.
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Your Discord Messages Are Going Public, Even If You Opt Out
Discord’s upcoming web rollout lets eligible messages appear after you turn sharing off.
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Scammers Threaten Arrest Overseas After Fake FTC Phone Call
A fake FTC agent, a bogus police report, and a “security deposit” are all part of the scheme.
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Forgotten Streaming App Left Millions of Computers Exposed To Full Takeovers
A forgotten updater tied to a defunct Popcorn Time fork left millions of computers vulnerable to hackers who could install malware or take control.
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36% of Americans Have Secretly Logged Into a Partner's Account [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults about password sharing between romantic partners. We found which passwords couples share most often, how quickly they share them, how often that access gets used without a partner's knowledge, and more.
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Your Personal Photos and Emails Are Now Fair Game for Google Ads
Connecting Gmail and Google Photos to Google’s AI tools can now influence the ads you see.
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Your Samsung TV is Listening For Dog Barks and Babies Crying In Your Home
A researcher cracked into a 2025 Samsung TV and uncovered potential privacy risks involving microphones, cameras, viewing habits, and hidden data collection.
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U.S. Patient Records Exposed in Latest Quest Diagnostics Data Breach
Quest Diagnostics says patient health information or identifiable information was involved in unauthorized access to its Quanum Lab Services Manager system.
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Samsung TVs Still Send Tracking Data After Your Opt-Out, Study Finds
Researchers found that Samsung and Vizio smart TVs continued sending tracking-like data even after users opted out, raising fresh concerns about smart TV privacy.
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Hackers Changed Users’ Passwords in 11.7M-Account Capcom Breach
Capcom has reset the affected passwords and is warning players to watch for emails impersonating the company.
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Beware These Phishing Tricks After Historic Internet Meltdown
Emergency PHP fixes sent websites offline worldwide. Watch for fake login pages, payment alerts, and offers to restore your access.
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How To Turn Off Windows Defender Temporarily or Permanently
Need to disable Windows Defender? Learn how to turn off real-time protection in Windows 11, what happens when you try to disable it permanently, and how to keep your PC protected.
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This Broadcom Wi-Fi Bug Is Old Enough To Drive. It Still Hands Hackers Your Password
A 16-year-old Broadcom Wi-Fi flaw could let nearby hackers steal router passwords and take control of vulnerable devices without authentication.