Steph Trejos
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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Trend Micro Review 2025: A Full Security Suite That May Surprise You
Whether you’re looking for an antivirus product that will run quietly in the background or a blanket of security for the entire family, Trend Micro’s full suite of security features will keep you protected.
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How to Protect Your Privacy While Driving an Internet-Connected Car
Balancing the pros and cons of privacy with internet-connected cars can be challenging, but it’s critical for making informed decisions.
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Is Honey a Scam? How Does It Make Money?
Learn about Honey's business model and how to use it safely.
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Does a VPN Slow Down Your Internet?
Explore how a VPN impacts your internet speed, and learn how to measure your VPN's performance and optimize your connection for a seamless online experience.
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Bitdefender vs. Avast 2025: Is Bitdefender a More Comprehensive Antivirus Solution?
Both Bitdefender and Avast offer highly rated antivirus protection at reasonable prices, but which is better? Here's our firsthand experience testing out their features.
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CyberGhost vs. Proton VPN 2025: A Narrow Victory
CyberGhost is best for a well-rounded VPN experience, while Proton VPN stands strong for prioritizing high-level security features. Learn which is better in our head-to-head comparison.
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The Best Identity Theft Protection With Credit Reporting 2025
Looking for credit monitoring and identity theft protection? These top solutions give you both and plenty of other features as well.
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What Is Shoulder Surfing? (And Tips for Protecting Against Shoulder Surfing Attacks)
To protect yourself from a shoulder surfing attack, you should know what it is, the damage it can cause, and how to prevent it.
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What Is Identity Theft Insurance and How Can It Help Me?
Identity theft can wreak havoc on your financial accounts, but having identity theft insurance can help mitigate the damages of this rising cybercrime.
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ExpressVPN vs. Mullvad VPN 2025: Who Wins, Privacy Purist or Streaming Buff?
Discover why Mullvad VPN is perfect for privacy purists who want to stay anonymous, while ExpressVPN is the go-to choice for streaming buffs.
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VPN Split Tunneling: What It Is and When to Use It
By understanding what VPN split tunneling is, people can decide whether the benefits of using it outweigh the risks.
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IdentityIQ Review 2025: What Does Our Testing Show?
We tested IdentityIQ to review its identity monitoring, credit protection, identity restoration services, and more.
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myFICO Review 2025: User-Friendly and Free
After testing myFICO, the service seems to focus more on financial planning rather than on identity theft prevention.
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Surfshark vs VyprVPN 2025: Speed or Security — Which Matters Most?
Uncover whether Surfshark's blazing speed and unlimited connections or VyprVPN's stringent security protocols best suit your VPN needs.
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The Best Antivirus Software for Mac 2025
Macs need antivirus protection too, but many products fail to include top features in their Mac versions. Here are the ones that not only protect your Mac, but offer you more than just the basics.
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LifeLock vs. Identity Guard 2025: Head-To-Head Identity Theft Prevention Solutions
Identity and credit monitoring services, like LifeLock and Identity Guard, can help you avoid the unfortunate event of having your identity stolen. Both are trustworthy services, so we breakdown their pricing, features, compatibility, and more.
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Guardio Review 2025: Straightforward Protection for Your Browser
Guardio is a proactive, AI-powered cybersecurity tool that protects against phishing, scams, and identity theft across all your devices. It delivers real-time defense and clear, actionable guidance, keeping your digital life secure.
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Poper Blocker Review 2025: How Does This Blocker Compare?
Discover why we found Poper Blocker to be an unsatisfactory content blocker based on our testing.
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The Best VPNs for Apple TV 2025
Discover the top-performing VPNs for Apple TV based on speed, security, ease of setup, and ability to unblock geo-restricted streaming content.
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Astrill VPN Review 2025: Is It Worth Its Premium Price?
Astrill VPN offers robust security features and it can bypass geo-restricted content. But are its offerings worth the cost?
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The Best VPN Countries To Connect to and Keep Your Browsing Safe
Uncover the top server locations worldwide: learn which countries have robust privacy laws, strict data regulations, extensive streaming libraries, and more!