Mary James
Mary is a cybersecurity writer based in Los Angeles, holding a B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. With over seven years of experience, she focuses on educating the public on a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from VPNs to antivirus software.
Mary’s previous experience in sales and content creation at a private cybersecurity firm has enabled her to translate complex topics into easily digestible concepts. Her work has been featured in national publications such as MSN, CNBC, and PC Matic's private blog, reflecting her dedication to sharing vital cybersecurity insights and empowering the public to safeguard their private data.
When she's not writing, Mary works at her local theatre while also enjoying the trifecta of the beach, mountains, and desert.
- MSN
- CNBC
- PC Matic
- Antivirus
- VPNs
- Identity Theft
- B.S. in Liberal Arts from Clarion University
- M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Point Park University
- Mac or PC: Both
- Android or iOS: iPhone
Mary's Latest Articles
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The Best VPNs for Minecraft 2025
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 2025: Is It Worth Using?
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 2025: 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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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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Bark vs. Qustodio 2025: 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.