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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Here’s What Remote Workers Should Know About RDP Security
Remote desktop protocol has been around since Microsoft created it in the ’90s, but has security for the data-sharing protocol stayed in the past?
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HMA VPN Review 2025: Lots of Features (If You Have the Right Device)
HMA provided fast speeds during testing and transparent policies, but does the U.K.-based VPN service have the security and functionality to back it up?
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1Password Review 2025: A Powerful Lockbox for Your Data
1Password isn’t the only password manager on the market, but its strong security, unique features, and ease of use during our testing make it a top contender.
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AdLock Review 2025: A Truly Free Ad Blocker
AdLock is a free browser extension that blocks ads and gives you a pleasant browsing experience without selling your data.
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The Best Ad Blockers for Mac and Safari January 2025
We tested every ad blocker we could find on Mac and Safari — here are the five that came out on top.
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LastPass Review 2025: Has It Earned Our Trust?
LastPass has been the subject of scrutiny over the years with its growing list of hacks and cybersecurity incidents. We tested the password manager to determine if its service is worth risking our data using.