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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Google Begins to Block Third-Party Cookies: How Tracking Protection Impacts Chrome Users
As Google Chrome starts to block third-party cookies by default, here’s how Tracking Protection impacts your online browsing experience and affects your digital privacy.
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Trending Netflix Scams You Should Know (Especially #7)
Scammers use tried-and-true strategies like phishing and smishing to trick you into revealing sensitive information. Learn the most common types of Netflix scams to avoid and help keep your binge streaming — and bank account — safe.
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How To Avoid 10 Common Zelle Scams and Send Money Stress-free
Don’t miss these scammer red flags when sending or receiving money through the popular payment app Zelle.
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15 WhatsApp Scams and How to Avoid Them
Looking for these red flags is the first step to protecting yourself from WhatsApp scams.
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How to Unblock Websites on Your School Computer
Breeze past web filters and dive into the world of unrestricted browsing with these clever, free tools for unblocking websites — no VPN required.
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AVG vs. Avast 2025: A Close Call Between Two Top Antivirus Software
Both Avast and AVG offer freemium antivirus software — free basic antivirus protection with the option to pay for advanced security features. AVG has the best deal for the most device coverage, but Avast offers more comprehensive online security.