Aimee O'Driscoll
Aimee is a tech and cybersecurity editor with a focus on consumer privacy and security. She has written for a number of security and tech publications including Security Today and IoT for All. At Comparitech, Aimee covers a range of topics, including digital privacy, online security, VPNs, security software, and cybersecurity education and careers. She is dedicated to providing thorough yet easily digestible information that resonates with fellow lovers of everything digital.

In December 2017, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) was shut down for good. Beloved by many, this was the first platform to offer online instant messaging, and its lifetime spanned more that two decades. Many will reminisce over embarrassing screen names and tying up their parents’ phone lines, but of course, all good things must come […]

Google Analytics is reportedly used by more than half of all websites. This means during any given browsing period, it’s likely that at least some of that user’s activity is being tracked by website owners and data is being sent to Google. The popularity of Google Analytics is no surprise given it comprises a powerful […]