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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AdLock Review 2025: A Truly Free Ad Blocker
AdLock is a free browser extension that blocks ads and gives you a pleasant browsing experience without selling your data.
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The Best Ad Blockers for Mac and Safari April 2025
We tested every ad blocker we could find on Mac and Safari — here are the five that came out on top.
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LastPass Review 2025: Has It Earned Our Trust?
LastPass has been the subject of scrutiny over the years with its growing list of hacks and cybersecurity incidents. We tested the password manager to determine if its service is worth risking our data using.
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Adware Is Out To Sell Your Information. Here’s How To Stop It
Adware is a nuisance aimed at stealing your data and selling it to the highest bidder — whether you knew you were installing it or not.
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F-Secure Mobile Security Review 2025: Does It Provide Enough Antivirus Protection?
Formerly Lookout Life, F-Secure Mobile Security can protect you from fraud, but can it protect you from malware?
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Hide My IP VPN Review 2025: Can It Compete with Modern VPNs?
Hide My IP VPN has been around a long time as far as VPNs are concerned but has it evolved enough to measure up to its competitors?