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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The Best Screen Time App 2025
If you’re looking for an app to help your child manage screen time, we recommend Bark, Norton Family, and FamilyKeeper. Here’s why these three monitoring apps stand out.
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What Is Vishing? How To Protect Against Vishing Scams
Vishing calls can sound legitimate, but learning how to spot, prevent, and remediate them will help you avoid becoming a victim of these phishing identity theft scams.
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How To Protect Yourself From Government Spying in 2025
It’s not a conspiracy theory — the U.S. government does conduct mass surveillance of its citizens. Learn how to tell if you’re being spied on and how to protect your data privacy.
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Canva Website Builder Review 2025: Great for Canva Users, Limited for Businesses
Canva has been the miracle design tool for so many budding content creators, so we tested its web design feature to see if it’s just as intuitive.
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uBlock Origin Lite vs. uBlock Origin 2025: Is It Time to Ditch Chrome?
uBlock Origin was one of the best free ad blockers until Google removed it from the Chrome Web Store in favor of trackers. We tested to see if the Lite version is better.
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TSA and Border Agents Can Search Your Phone, But What Are Your Rights?
Concerned about your digital privacy when entering the U.S.? With increased device searches, it’s important to know your rights before agreeing to or refusing a search.