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 edited more than 100 articles spanning VPNs, antivirus software, ad blockers, identity theft protection, password managers, and data privacy. 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
- VPNs
- Antivirus
- Ad Blockers
- Parental Controls
- Data Security
- Online Privacy
- Social Media
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- 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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How To Watch The Golden State Warriors Live Anywhere Without Cable 2026
Watch every Golden State Warriors game live, no cable required, no matter where you are.
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uMobix Review 2026: Spy App or Parental Control?
Find out if uMobix’s powerful monitoring features align with your family’s parental control needs.
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Spying on Your Kids: 96% of Parents Track Their Children's Online Activities [Survey]
All About Cookies surveyed U.S. parents to learn how many track their children’s online activities and physical location, and what the most popular methods are.
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How Much Will It Cost To Stream Your Favorite NFL Team? [2025]
All About Cookies broke down the 2025 schedules for all 32 NFL teams to find out how much fans will have to spend on streaming services to watch their favorite team this season.
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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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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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How to Watch the Baltimore Ravens Live Anywhere Without Cable 2026
Check out the best streaming services to watch the Baltimore Ravens this season, from the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts to key matchups.
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The Best Kaspersky Alternatives For 2026
Since Kaspersky software will be banned in the U.S. starting in September 2024, you’ll need a replacement, and we have a breakdown of our favorites.
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What Happens to Your Passwords When You Die? Most Internet Users Don't Make Arrangements [Study]
All About Cookies surveyed internet users to find out how many people actually make a plan for their online accounts after their death.
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Ad Blocker Adoption: Majority of Americans Block Ads — Do They Feel Bad About It? [Study]
All About Cookies surveyed internet users to learn about how many people use ad blockers, how effective they think they are, and how they feel about them.
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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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TotalAV vs. Avast 2026: Which Is Worth the Cost?
While TotalAV is an effective and reputable antivirus program, Avast stands out with perfect malware detection results and premium security features.
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TotalAV vs. Microsoft Defender 2026: Comprehensive Security or Seamless Integration?
Find out if TotalAV's extensive features or Microsoft Defender's robust Windows integration best suits your needs.
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TotalAV vs. Aura Antivirus 2026: Which Keeps You Safer?
Our expert comparison looks at how the tried-and-true TotalAV stands up against Aura’s full cybersecurity suite.
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TotalAV vs. McAfee 2026: Which Antivirus Giant Takes the Crown?
McAfee gives you unlimited device coverage with family features, while TotalAV provides effective, budget-friendly options. In this expert guide, we compare the two so you can make the best choice.
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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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Total Adblock vs. Poper Blocker 2026: Heavyweight vs. Unique
Total Adblock is a more powerful and feature-rich ad blocker than Poper Blocker. We'll detail the price, features, test results, and more of these two ad blockers.
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Total Adblock vs. Proton VPN NetShield 2026: Which is Better?
Total Adblock is one of the best ad blockers available, so how does Proton VPN NetShield measure up?
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Total Adblock vs. Wipr 2026: Better Protection or Better Price?
Learn how Total Adblock caters to users looking for robust ad blocking across multiple platforms, while Wipr offers specialized performance for Apple users.
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Total Adblock vs. Surfshark CleanWeb 2026: Which Is Best For Your Ad Blocking Needs?
How does Surfshark CleanWeb stand up against the popular Total Adblock? We did the research to find out.
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Total Adblock vs. NordVPN Threat Protection 2026: Security or Simplicity?
Explore the differences between Total Adblock and NordVPN Threat Protection to determine which ad blocker best suits your needs, from straightforward ad blocking to comprehensive security features.