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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What Are Smishing Scams? Definition and Examples
Your text messages are an opportunity for cybercriminals to trick you into a scam. Learn more about smishing and how to stop yourself from becoming a victim.
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How To Stop Your Phone From Spying on You (2026)
Your smartphone and plan carrier use voice data, from voice assistant apps like Siri and Google Assistant to personalized advertisements. Your phone targets you for marking reasons. Here's how to stop it.
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How To Delete Your Social Media Accounts
If you’ve thought about going off the social media grid for a bit, there are easy ways to make it happen. We go over the steps for deleting several social media sites in this article.
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10 Risks of Giving Out Your Cell Phone Number
Have you been giving your cell number to strangers without much thought? You could be a victim of scammers if you’re not careful.
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What Is a DDoS Attack? Types, Responses, and Prevention
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is when a network is flooded with requests and crashes as a result. Here's what to know about responding to this cyberthreat.
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8 of the Biggest TikTok Scams To Watch Out For
Many people started watching TikTok for dance and commentary videos. With audiences growing, scammers have found new ways to reach them.
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How To Spot Online Pandemic Scams
Scammers are still using the coronavirus to gain personal information. Find out the scams and how to keep your data safe.
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How to Remove Advertising from Yahoo Mail
The saying goes that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Because it’s a free service, many people think Yahoo Mail automatically comes with those pop-up ads by default. Luckily, that doesn’t have to be the case.
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8 Ways to Get Free or Affordable Internet
Free internet plans aren't just a dream — it's reality. Check out eight ways to get free or cheap internet at home or in public.
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F-Secure Antivirus Review 2026: Is It Worth the High Cost?
F-Secure has exceptional parental control features, but how does the rest of this antivirus program stack up?
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ESET Antivirus Review 2026: Is the Protection Worth the Price?
Help readers understand the costs, features, and pros and cons of ESET Antivirus, how it works, and whether it’s a good choice for them.
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McAfee Antivirus 2026: Does the Longtime Antivirus Still Offer What You Need?
McAfee has been around for a long time and is one of the most well-known antivirus programs available. Does it still offer trustworthy virus protection?
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The Best Anti-Malware Software 2026
McAfee offers the best anti-malware tools, Bitdefender is best for Windows, and Norton is best for unique features.
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Panda Dome Antivirus 2026: Cute Name, Serious Protection
You may giggle at Panda antivirus’s name, but the free product offers a lot while the paid plans give serious protection.
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How To Clear Computer Cookies [2026 Guide]
Cookes help websites remember your personal preferences, but clearing them can help you protect your online privacy. Here's how to clean up your computer cookies on all popular browsers.
