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80% of People Think Sports Betting Should Be Legal in Their State [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 adults to find out more about people and sports betting, including how many actively gamble on their favorite sporting events.

Here’s How Educated You Need To Be To Understand the Privacy Policies of Different Car Companies

With the value of personal data at an all-time high, All About Cookies evaluated the privacy policies of major car brands to see how hard they make it to understand what information they collect about their customers.

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Despite Security Concerns, More Than Half of Internet Users Watch Bootleg Streams [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out what kinds of content they stream, how many use less-than-legal means to stream, and more.

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2026 VPN Statistics and Consumer Report: 40% of Americans Remain Unprotected Online

All About Cookies surveyed people to find out how many know what VPNs do, how many use them, how safe they feel using VPNs, and more.

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Recycling Tech: Your Old Phone May Help Pay for Your New Phone

Recycling old tech extends beyond laptops and cell phones and can get you serious discounts or cash for the new devices you’ve been wanting.

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Holiday Scam Statistics: Keep Your Information Safe This Holiday Season

Staying vigilant and avoiding holiday scams online can take work, but it's worth the effort to keep your data safe.

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Ad Blockers on YouTube: 336% Spike in Ad-Blocker Demand Following YouTube Crackdown [Data]

Since YouTube declared war on ad blockers, users have been scrambling for new ways to avoid advertisements. We polled 1,000 YouTube users to find out what they’re doing now.

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Cookies Study: 1 in 4 Americans Blindly Accept Internet Cookies, But Most Don't Know What They Do

Most people click "accept" on cookie banners without knowing what they're agreeing to. Our survey found only 11% of respondents could correctly identify all the ways cookies are actually used.

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Spoiler Etiquette: How Long Do You Need To Wait To Talk About Shows and Movies? [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out how they avoid spoilers, where most spoilers come from, and how spoilers impact their enjoyment of shows and movies.

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Public Wi-Fi Safety: 1 in 4 People Have Experienced a Security Issue From Browsing on Unsecured Networks

All About Cookies surveyed people to find out how often they use public Wi-Fi networks, how safe they feel using it in different places, and how many have been hacked.

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Avoiding Cybercrime Abroad: How Many International Travelers Are At Risk? [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed travelers to see how many people are putting their data at risk while traveling abroad.

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Identity Theft in America: How Many People Are Affected? [Survey]

All About Cookies surveyed U.S. adults to find out how many people have been victims of identity theft and what the impact was.

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Who Practices Digital Safety Better, Mac or Windows Users? [Survey]

All About Cookies asked people which operating system they use and which security measures they take to see if Mac or Windows users are better at keeping themselves safe.

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Password Statistics: 82% of Internet Users Practice Dangerous Password Behaviors

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 people to find out how people manage their passwords, if they reuse them, and what goes into creating them.

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The Streaming Experience: Are People Watching New Content on Streaming Platforms?

Streaming habits can be as personal as fingerprints and may even reflect your mood and viewing preferences. So tell us, are you a tried and true superfan or curious for new content?

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Your State’s Top Twitch Streamer (And What They Do)

Whether you watch Twitch for the gameplay or the witty conversations, there’s a top streamer in each state, and yours might surprise you.

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The Most Popular Streaming Show in Every State

Using Google Trends data, the All About Cookies team found out which streaming show is the most popular in every state in the U.S.

The Most Popular Rom-Com in Each State (And Where to Stream It) [2026]

We found out which romantic comedy is most popular in every state in the country. Is your favorite on the list?

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How To Keep Seniors Safe in the Digital Age: A Social Media Guide

We've put together an in-depth guide for both seniors and caretakers that looks at common forms of social media fraud, how to prevent them, and resources for when you get scammed.

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Catfish Capitals: These Are the Places You’re Most Likely To Fall Victim to a Catfishing Scam

All About Cookies used FBI data to find out which states people are getting catfished most often, where they’re losing the most money to romance scams, and more.

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Online Shopping Fraud is Most Common in These States

By analyzing online shopping fraud complaints filed to the government, the All About Cookies team was able to see the states where fraud is the most and least common, how much scammers are getting away with, and more.