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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AVG Secure VPN Review 2025: Is Simplicity Key?
AVG Secure VPN is a solid option for users seeking straightforward privacy protection, it just might be overpriced for what it offers.
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Are Browser Extensions Safe? How To Recognize Malicious Plugins
Learn what browser extensions are and explore the essential steps to ensure how to securely download and use browser extensions.
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Is the Tor Browser Illegal?
The Tor browser is a popular online privacy tool that many use to keep their browsing private. But is it illegal to use?
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The Best Identity Theft Restoration Services 2025
There are so many factors in choosing an identity theft restoration service that you may feel overwhelmed, but we’re here to help you choose the right one for your unique needs.
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CyberGhost vs. PureVPN 2025: A Close Race
CyberGhost and PureVPN are two heavy-hitter VPNs in the industry. But which one is right for you?
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Bitdefender vs. McAfee 2025: Bitdefender Beats the Competition
Are you a Windows user looking for affordable antivirus software like Bitdefender? Or are you looking for a premium program that allows for unlimited devices like McAfee?
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How to Watch 'Succession' Online Right Now
With a VPN, you can watch "Succession" online from anywhere in the world.
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LifeLock vs. IdentityForce 2025: LifeLock Brings More to the Table
LifeLock and IdentityForce both offer identity theft protection to keep you and your family safe from identity thieves. We'll help you decide which service is best for you.
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How Much Does Identity Guard Cost in 2025?
Explore how Identity Guard can protect you and your family from identity theft with identity theft protection, credit monitoring, $1 million in identity theft insurance, and more.
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The Best VPNs for Kodi 2025
Kodi is a great platform to access all of your media, but using a VPN can help protect your device from hackers and ISP throttling.
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The Best Identity Theft Protection for Families 2025
Recognizing that families may have different identity theft protection needs, we feel that Aura, Norton LifeLock, and IDShield are the best options.
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ExpressVPN vs. Avast SecureLine VPN 2025: Speed and Support Determine the Winner
ExpressVPN is a faster, more reliable VPN provider than Avast SecureLine VPN. But the latter offers a generous trial period, which is great for new VPN users.
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ExpressVPN vs. Astrill VPN 2025: Which Provider Has It All?
Discover whether ExpressVPN or Astrill VPN better suits your needs, whether it's for streaming, secure browsing, or overcoming geographical restrictions.
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McAfee True Key 2025: Is It Basic at Best?
We tested McAfee True Key's free password capabilities and found that there are better free options on the market
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The Best Browser Extensions for Privacy and Security 2025
We’ll show you the benefits of different browser extensions for your privacy and security, including VPNs, password managers, and more.
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NordVPN vs. Windscribe 2025: A Battle Based on Budget
Windscribe is the more affordable option, but NordVPN offers a more well-rounded VPN service with advanced security features, seamless streaming capabilities, and proven performance.
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hide.me Review 2025: How Does This Independent Service Stand Up?
hide.me is affordable, fast, and secure. What’s not to like?
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Bitdefender vs. Kaspersky 2025: Bitdefender Offers Better Security
We’ll help you decide between Bitdefender, with its reliable security solutions, and Kaspersky, with its extra features like data reporting and an on-screen keyboard.
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Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection Review 2025: We Tested The Trusted Brand's Data Removal Service
Want to reduce spam and lower your chances of identity theft? A service like Bitdefender Digital Identity Protection claims to do that, so we put it to the test.
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How To Place and Remove Fraud Alerts on Your Credit Report
Having your identity stolen can be scary, but taking the precaution of placing a fraud alert on your credit report is easy to do with all three credit bureaus.
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McAfee Identity Theft Protection Review 2025: Can McAfee Protect Your Identity?
Explore how McAfee’s Identity Theft Protection can shield you from identity thieves and protect your stolen funds by offering up to $1 million in identity theft coverage and identity recovery support.
