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Sam Cook

Samuel Cook is a freelance writer who covers a wide range of topics, including internet privacy, security, data journalism, and digital content streaming. He can often be neck-deep in data visualizations.

Articles by Sam

Looking to land your first job in cyber security? Follow these steps and you may just get that cyber
By Sam Cook in Information Security on July 19, 2019
Looking for some good The Pirate Bay torrent alternatives? You'll find that these legal options also
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on May 27, 2020
Not sure whether you should be using a VPN? We reveal whether or not VPNs are legal and how safe they are when used on your devices.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on January 24, 2023
As questions continue to swirl, Comparitech sits down for a Q&A with the woman behind the "Alexa, ar
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on March 19, 2017
If your computer is acting up, you might want to try restarting it into safe mode. This guide will h
By Sam Cook in Information Security on December 18, 2018
Cookie legislation has been transposed onto most laws across the EU. Is your website compliant? We l
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on January 6, 2023
Many consider the internet a "free speech zone"., protected by the First Amendment. However, free sp
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on June 27, 2023
Looking to freeze your SSN or see if it's being used without your knowledge? We'll explain how, as well as what to do if someone has your social security number.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on August 25, 2023
Are you filled with uncertainty before downloading software? We’ll tell you how to judge whether a site is safe to download from and how to spot those that might put you at risk.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on October 20, 2023
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