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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LifeLock vs. ID Watchdog 2026: Individual Coverage or a Family Plan?
Identity theft protection services like LifeLock and ID Watchdog can protect you from identity theft without you having to think about it.
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Snapchat Account Hacked? Here’s What To Do
Has your Snapchat account gotten hacked? Don’t sweat it, we’ll show you how to regain access.
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Gift Card Scams: What To Watch Out For
Gift card scams are attractive to bad players because they are hard to trace and easy to buy. However, if you know what to look out for and how to prevent these scams, you won't be the next victim.
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The Best Free VPNs for Linux 2026
Linux users can secure their internet activities for free with Proton VPN and Hide.Me.
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How To Turn Off Facebook Link History Tracking and Why You Should
Yes, you absolutely should disable Facebook’s new link history feature, not only because it’s creepy but also because it could get you hacked or worse.
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LifeLock vs. Complete ID 2026: Can This Costco-Backed Option Measure Up?
LifeLock wins this duel, offering features and amenities like social media and dark web monitoring, three credit bureau alerts, and up to $3 million in identity theft recovery services.
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How To Watch Super Bowl LIX From Anywhere: Eagles vs. Chiefs rematch 2025
The Eagles vs. Chiefs rematch is set. Super Bowl LIX kicks off on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here's where to stream the game and watch from anywhere.
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The Best VPNs for Roku 2026
Access geo-restricted content on your Roku with NordVPN, Surfshark, and CyberGhost.
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The Best VPNs for Minecraft 2026
If you play Minecraft, you should be using a VPN, but which one will unblock Minecraft and give you fast speeds?
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Aura Parental Controls Review 2026: Unique and Tailored Protection
Aura is a leader in identity theft protection. We put its parental control features to the test to see if they met the same standards.
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Bitdefender Free vs. Bitdefender Premium 2026: Should You Upgrade?
Bitdefender antivirus free is one of the more robust free antivirus products on the market, so are the increased security tools and features worth upgrading for?
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Aura vs. Experian IdentityWorks 2026: Which Service Has the Best Value?
Aura claims it's an all-in-one digital security solution, but can it compete with Experian IdentityWorks offered by Experian, one of the three major credit bureaus?
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12 Common Instagram Scams and How To Spot Them
Instagram scams can look and feel convincing, but if you know what to look for you can avoid becoming the next victim.
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What Is Search Marquis and How Do I Remove It?
Search Marquis is a virus that mostly infects Mac users, but you can easily remove it and protect yourself from future infections with a few quick steps.
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The Best VPNs for FanDuel 2026
Explore the best VPN options for FanDuel for January 2026, featuring NordVPN for unmatched security, CyberGhost for its budget-friendly pricing, and ExpressVPN for top-tier speed and streaming.
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The Best VPNs for Nintendo Switch 2026
Want secure gaming without fear of hackers discovering your IP address? Want to bypass network restrictions and game anywhere? Discover the ideal VPN for your Nintendo Switch.
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Bark vs. Qustodio 2026: Which One Is Right for Your Family?
We tested Bark and Qustodio to see which is the best choice for your family. Here's what we found.
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How To Protect Yourself From the Apple Security Alert Scam
Avoid falling victim to the Apple security alert scam — learn how to remove it and protect yourself with an antivirus program.
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LifeLock vs. IDShield 2026: IDShield Offers More for Less
LifeLock offers lots of plans, while IDShield is full of features for every user.
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How to Protect Yourself From Criminal Identity Theft Before You Wind Up in Jail
Criminal identity theft is a rare but serious form of fraud that could land you, the victim, in jail unless you know what to do before and after it happens.
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The Best VPNs for India 2026
The Indian government wants VPNs to track all user data and surrender it if requested, but the best VPNs for India are still protecting your personal information.
