Kate Quinlan
Kate Quinlan is a Senior Editor at All About Cookies with more than a decade of experience in digital publishing, editorial quality systems, and hands-on product testing. She has authored and edited over 400 articles for AAC and oversees content across a broad range of digital security and privacy verticals — from VPNs, ad blockers, password managers, and parental controls to web hosting, cloud storage, and AI app builders — personally testing dozens of products on both PC and iPhone.
At All About Cookies, Kate leads new content production and specializes in web building and hosting. Her coverage of emerging verticals, including AI app builders and cloud storage, reflects AAC's expanding scope, and she has established the editorial standards for evaluating these newer categories. She also contributes to researching, writing, and maintaining articles on cookies, privacy law, the GDPR, and other emerging data compliance topics. Her expertise has been cited in Fortune, where she commented on cookie tracking, surveillance pricing, and the limits of consumer opt-out tools.
Kate holds a B.A. in Professional Writing from Kutztown University, and her editorial background is rooted in building content quality at scale. Before joining All About Cookies, she served as Senior Content Manager at SuperSummary, an EdTech publisher, where she led a team of more than 150 writers and editors, developed the company's first comprehensive writer training program, and established quality assurance standards across a large content library. That foundation in editorial systems and quality enforcement directly shapes the standards to which every piece of content at All About Cookies is held.
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.
- Online Privacy
- Data Security
- Cookies
- GDPR/CCPA
- Web Hosting
- Web Building
- AI App Builders
- Cloud Storage
- Parental Controls
- VPNs
- Streaming
- Online Scams
- Social Media
- BA in Professional Writing from Kutztown University
Mac or PC: PC
Android or iPhone: iPhone
Kate's Latest Articles
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Meta's AI Chatbot Handed Hackers Your Instagram Password. Here's What to Do
Meta's AI support tool handed hackers access to 20,000+ Instagram accounts. Here's what happened and how to protect your IG account.
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Best Bitwarden Alternatives 2026
Worried that Bitwarden is quietly stepping back from its "always free" promise or don't want to pay double for a password manager? Here are the best Bitwarden alternatives to switch to in 2026.
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What Is a Data Broker and How Do They Get Your Data?
Data brokers collect and sell your personal information without your consent. Here's what they have on you, how they got it, and what you can do about it.
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What Is Vibe Coding? The Plain-Language Guide for Non-Coders
Vibe coding uses AI to turn plain-language prompts into working software. Here's what it is, how it works, and whether you can do it.
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The ChatGPT Download Scam That Works Even When You Do Everything Right
Hackers are hosting fake ChatGPT outage pages on the real chatgpt.com domain to spread malware. Here’s how it works and what to do if you’re at risk.
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Meta Made $14.3 Million From Facebook Medicare Scam Ads That Hit Seniors 215 Million Times
A new CCDH investigation found Meta earned $14.3 million from Medicare scam ads. The deepfake videos targeted seniors 215 million times in a single year.
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Your Browser May Soon Be Forced to Report Your Age to Every Website You Visit. Your VPN Can't Stop It
California's AB 1856 passed the Assembly and is now in the Senate. Here's what its browser-based age-tracking pipeline means for your privacy, and what to do now.
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Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup: Every TV Channel and Streaming Option
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Here's every way to watch it live — free and paid — wherever you are.
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7-Eleven Data Breach: Did You Apply for a Franchise? Your SSN May Have Been Stolen
ShinyHunters published 9.4GB of stolen 7-Eleven franchise application data on May 24. If you ever applied to open a franchise, your SSN and driver's license may be exposed.
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A Major U.S. Spy Law Just Lapsed, But Your VPN Traffic Still Isn't Safe From It
The law that lets U.S. agencies search Americans' communications without a warrant lapsed on June 12, 2026. A court order keeps it running through March 2027.
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The Cheapest Domain Registration Services in 2026
Not all cheap domain registrars stay cheap at renewal. Here's how five of the best compare on price, renewals, and WHOIS privacy.
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Krispy Kreme Ransomware Data Breach: How to Claim Up To $3,500 and Protect Your Data
161,000 Krispy Kreme customers and employees had their Social Security numbers, card data, and more stolen in a ransomware attack. Here's who qualifies for the settlement and how to claim up to $3,500 before June 22.
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How To Start Vibe Coding With Base44: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your First App
I’ve built a few apps with Base44, one of the best no-code app builders. Here’s a step-by-step beginner's guide to vibe coding your first app using Base44.
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I Built a Budgeting App With Base44 — Here's How It Went
I built a functional app with a no-code app builder. Here’s a walkthrough of how I vibe coded my complex, multi-currency budgeting app with Base44 AI app builder.
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Unpaid Toll Text Scams Are Driving a $3.5 Billion Fraud Surge, the FTC Warns
Fake toll payment texts are now the fastest-growing government imposter scam in the U.S. Here's how to spot an unpaid toll text scam and what to do if you already clicked.
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Hackers Broke Into NYC's Hospital System for 3 Months and Stole Your Fingerprints
At least 1.8 million patients and employees were affected. Unlike a stolen password, your fingerprints can't be reset. Here's what to do.
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Your Therapist May Be Using AI to Record Your Sessions. Here's What Happens to That Data
A growing number of therapists are using AI tools to record and transcribe sessions. The companies behind that technology now have access to some of your most sensitive personal data.
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How To Register a Domain Name in 6 Simple Steps
Find out how to pick, buy, and protect a domain name, including what it costs, how to get one free, and what to watch out for at renewal.
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Texas Sues Netflix for Allegedly Spying on Users and Kids, but the Streaming Giant May Just Be Part of a Much Bigger Data Machine
Netflix knows what you watch, when you watch it, and who's watching with you. Now Texas is suing over what the streaming giant allegedly did with that data.
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The Company Helping ICE Deport People Now Has Access to Your Health Records
NHS England gave a U.S. surveillance contractor unlimited access to your identifiable health records. Here's who they handed it to, and what you can do about it.
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The Best Cloud Storage Alternatives to Google Drive, OneDrive, and iCloud 2026
Proton Drive is the best alternative to Google Drive, OneDrive, and iCloud, but Dropbox and NordLocker are strong picks depending on your needs.