Steph Trejos
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Steph Trejos is a Senior Product Testing Editor at All About Cookies, equipped with a B.A. in English and in Media/Communications Studies. With over five years of professional writing experience, she has established herself in the cybersecurity realm, specializing in anti-financial crime topics such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and cyberthreats.
In her role, she edits various content, spanning topics like VPNs, antivirus software, password managers, scam prevention, and more. She has been featured in ACAMS Today.
When she’s not editing, Steph enjoys watching movies and exploring new places to eat.
- ACAMS Today
- VPNs
- Identity Theft
- Antivirus
- B.A. in English Literature and Media/Communications from Florida State University
- Mac or PC: Both
- Android or iPhone: iPhone
Steph's Latest Articles
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Watch “Friends” Online From Anywhere in the World
Even though “Friends” ended over 20 years ago, it’s still one of the most streamed shows online. Learn how to watch it from anywhere with a premium VPN.
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Identity Guard Review 2025: Tested Privacy Protection
Keeping an eye on your personal information can save you a lot of stress and headaches if someone steals your identity; our testing shows that services like Identity Guard can make that easier.
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Optery Review 2025: What Does Our Testing Reveal?
After testing Optery, we found it to provide detailed and robust services for staying anonymous online.
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The Best Password Managers for Firefox 2025
1Password, Keeper, and Dashlane are the top password managers for Firefox users based on our in-house testing. Learn what makes these the best.
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Credit Sesame Review 2025: Best for Simple Credit Monitoring
If you’re looking for a simple credit monitoring solution, Credit Sesame can help but our testing proved Credit Sesame doesn't provide much more than that.
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The Best VPNs for China 2025
The best VPNs for China are NordVPN for affordability and security, ExpressVPN for consistency and reliability, and VyprVPN for security features.
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ExpressVPN vs. TunnelBear 2025: Is It Bear-ly a Competition?
Discover how ExpressVPN leaves TunnelBear in the woods with its superior streaming support, advanced VPN features, and sweeter customer service that's bear-ly matched.
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IdentityForce Review 2025: Identity Protection That Also Logs Your Data? [Tested]
Our testing proved that IdentityForce is a useful service, but does it share too much of your data?
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NordVPN vs. Mozilla VPN 2025: Does Mozilla Stand Its Ground Against This Heavyweight?
Discover the best VPN for your needs as we compare Mozilla VPN's user-friendly approach with NordVPN's advanced features and customization options.
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The Best VPNs for Chrome 2025
If you want to browse anonymously and protect your privacy online, consider the best VPNs with a Google Chrome extension. These top VPNs are secure, come at a good price point, and feature standout perks.
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TunnelBear VPN vs. NordVPN 2025: How Does TunnelBear Match Against This Juggernaut?
Discover the key differences between TunnelBear and NordVPN to determine the ideal VPN for your online privacy, streaming, and security needs.
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IPVanish vs. Private Internet Access 2025: Which Is More Reliable and Cost-Effective?
Discover the key differences between IPVanish and Private Internet Access, and find out which VPN offers the perfect blend of security, performance, and affordability for your needs.
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NordVPN vs. Mullvad 2025: Let's Mull Over the Best Option
NordVPN is the better option for pricing, features, and streaming support.
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Credit Karma Review 2025: Is This A Legit Credit Score Or A Scam?
After testing Credit Karma, we found it useful as a free service but more intrusive and clunky than we would want to use personally.
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The Best VPNs for the UK 2025
Get the best U.K. VPN experience tailored to your needs, whether it's for the number of servers, server speed, or streaming.
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CyberGhost vs. ExpressVPN 2025: Is ExpressVPN Worth The High Cost?
CyberGhost is affordable and meets the basic expectations of a VPN. But ExpressVPN was our top pick for providing quick internet speeds and better reliability.
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The Best Password Managers for Mac 2025
We've tested dozens of password managers to find the best one for macOS users. We think NordPass, 1Password, and RoboForm are the top Mac apps. Here's why.
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The Best VPNs for Germany 2025
The best VPNs for Germany are CyberGhost for its large German server network, Surfshark for unlimited device connections, and NordVPN for users who prioritize security.
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NordVPN vs. Avast SecureLine VPN 2025: Can This Antivirus-Backed VPN Stand Its Own Against Nord?
Discover why NordVPN is ahead of the race for streaming as well as privacy and security features, leaving Avast SecureLine VPN lagging behind.
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Internet Tracking: How Much Am I Tracked and What Can I Do About It?
With 90% of websites using at least one tracking script, it is imperative to know how to lower your digital footprint.
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The Best Free File and Website Malware Scanners 2025
If you’re looking for an additional layer of security protection that scans files and websites for malware, you’re in the right place. We took a look at some free products and examined the pros and cons to help you pick the best one.
