Mary James
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Mary is a cybersecurity writer based in Los Angeles, holding a B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. With over seven years of experience, she focuses on educating the public on a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from VPNs to antivirus software.
Mary’s previous experience in sales and content creation at a private cybersecurity firm has enabled her to translate complex topics into easily digestible concepts. Her work has been featured in national publications such as MSN, CNBC, and PC Matic's private blog, reflecting her dedication to sharing vital cybersecurity insights and empowering the public to safeguard their private data.
When she's not writing, Mary works at her local theatre while also enjoying the trifecta of the beach, mountains, and desert.
- MSN
- CNBC
- PC Matic
- Antivirus
- VPNs
- Identity Theft
- B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University
- Mac or PC: Both
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Mary's Latest Articles
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Incogni vs. Aura 2025: Robust Data Removal vs. Full Identity Theft Protection
We’ve tested both. When it comes to data removal, Incogni scans 7x the data brokers Aura does. But Aura offers much more, including complete identity theft protection.
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Whoer VPN Review 2025: Why This Is a Risky VPN
Top-rated VPN services offer advanced online privacy with strong encryption protocols, robust security features, and fast speeds. Here’s where Whoer VPN fell short.
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How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups in Chrome [Step-by-Step Guide]
We tested how to manage Google pop-ups on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android to bring you the most up-to-date ways to customize your Chrome browser experience.
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Is Google’s Dark Web Monitoring Enough? [Tested]
We tested Google’s free dark web monitoring service to see what it does and if Google One’s dark web report was enough to protect our personal data. Here’s what we found.
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Block Temu Ads In-App and Online [Step-By-Step Guide]
Temu has a huge marketing budget to push endless ads out to you on all your devices, but you can learn how to block unwanted ads and protect your privacy at the same time.
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How To Block Netflix Ads: Go Ad-Free Without Upgrading in 2025
Netflix’s ad-supported tier is cheaper than its two other plans, but we can show you how to block ads on the platform without having to do any crazy configurations or download sketchy software.