Kate Quinlan
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Kate is an Editor at All About Cookies. She has a decade of digital publishing experience and a background in EdTech. As a digital security expert, she leverages her passion for helping people to create authentic, well-researched content on a wide-range of digital privacy and security topics. In addition to writing and editing, she also conducts firsthand testing of various security software, from ad blockers to VPNs.
When not at her computer, Kate, along with her husband, strives to adopt sustainable living practices. Together, they love to learn about and build homesteading skills (organic gardening and food preservation), experiment with vegan cooking (replacing mac and cheese is impossible), and dote on their lively daughter.
Number one cybersecurity tip: Use unique, complex passwords! Weak passwords are the gateway to identity theft problems. All it takes is one data breach to give hackers access to your online accounts.
- Scams
- Phishing tactics
- Streaming
- VPNs
- Ad blockers
- Social media privacy
- Web hosting/building
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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Norton 360 vs. AVG 2025: Premium Cybersecurity vs. Freemium Protection
Norton is a trusted name in cybersecurity, while AVG is known for its surprisingly high-quality free antivirus protection. Both offer solid antivirus coverage with different features and price points.
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Aura vs. IdentityForce 2025: Which Gives the Most Bang for Your Buck?
Both Aura and IdentityForce are — no pun intended — forces to be reckoned with when it comes to offering robust identity theft protection. However, Aura offers more for less.
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The Best Antivirus with Firewall Protection 2025
A firewall is part of a strong security stack that can be the difference between a hacker targeting you or moving along to someone else. The best antivirus software offers enhanced protection.
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Was Your Netflix Account Hacked? What To Do
Netflix is notoriously easy to get into because it doesn’t use any additional security like 2FA, but you can beat the hackers with a little knowledge and some good security software.
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What Is the PayPal Invoice Scam and How To Avoid It
Learn the ins and outs of the PayPal invoice scam, how to stay safe when using PayPal, and what to do if you think you’ve been scammed.
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Turbo VPN Review 2025: Is This Free VPN Service Worth the Risk?
Turbo VPN is a free virtual private network with an upgrade option that’s garnered nearly 9,000 ratings in the Apple Store, but we found a host of issues that may make it unusable.