Authors

Adina Matei, cybersecurity writerAdina Matei

Adina is a content creator and a digital privacy enthusiast. She writes about cybersecurity, online privacy, and the latest tech-related news. When not rattling away at her keyboard, she enjoys a good book or RPG game.

avatar for Ahad WaseemAhad Waseem

A linguistic engineer who writes to solve problems. Ahad is a cybersecurity, blockchain, and business writer who often takes on art, politics, and economics too. He’s written for various tech publications and has reviewed quite a lot of software over his career. When he’s not writing, he’s probably on horseback, caring for his houseplants, or training Bonsai trees.

Avatar photoAlyssa Navarrosa

Alyssa is a blogger who loves reading self-help books and has written on topics about wellness, spirituality, AI, and tech. Through her writing, she aims to guide you towards a safer online experience, combining her love for personal growth with the importance of digital security.

avatar for Ashley PernaAshley Perna

Ashley is a freelance writer keenly interested in digital security and cryptocurrency. After attending Queen's University, she worked in the legal industry for nearly 10 years, specializing in IP, corporate, and criminal law. Ashley now freelances full-time and enjoys staying up-to-date on the latest developments in IT and online privacy.

Avatar photoAsma Khan

Asma is a passionate advocate for online safety and privacy. With a background in VPN testing and years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Asma has a wealth of knowledge on the best practices for staying secure online.

With a knack for translating technical jargon into easy-to-understand language, Asma is dedicated to helping readers navigate the complex world of cybersecurity and protect themselves against online threats.

Avatar photoAviva Zacks

Aviva Zacks is a writer and editor, primarily in the cybersecurity space. In her spare time, she reads to her grandchildren and has recently learned how to make her own hummus.

avatar for Ben BrownBen Brown

Ben is the editor at Block Explorer - the world’s longest-running bitcoin transaction tracking tool. He is the author of three cryptocurrency eBooks and has had work published in the Huffington Post.

avatar for Carty SewillCarty Sewill

My name is Carty Sewill. I like Seinfeld, read Philosophy and Sci-Fi, and invest in Cryptocurrency. I make art and have been sharing my original content online a decade plus.

Avatar photoChantelle Golombick

Chantelle writes about technology, cybersecurity, law, and SaaS. Having spent a decade in corporate law and five years teaching at university, she now enjoys a freelance life doing what she loves – working with words and learning something new every day.

Avatar photoCharlotte Scott

Charlotte is a dedicated digital rights advocate and experienced communications professional. She brings her experience of awareness-raising campaigns and policy influencing communications to bear in order to drive forward the significance of online privacy and the vital role technology plays in our ever-evolving landscape. With a firm belief in the importance of user education and empowerment, Charlotte continues to lead on activities to promote the importance of internet security and user privacy.

avatar for Chris MillerChris Miller

Marketing Manager for Private Internet Access, online privacy and freedom advocate and activist, musician, marketing geek and nature lover.

Avatar photoChris Ojukwu

Chris Ojukwu is a cyber security writer with over ten years’ experience testing VPNs, writing blogs, and white papers on online security, data privacy, and compliance topics.

In his spare time, he spends as much time as possible with his wife and children. Chris enjoys football and music.

avatar for Christel DahlskjaerChristel Dahlskjaer

Christel is a privacy and digital rights advocate, a firm believer in software freedom and a bit of an all-round activist. She enjoys real ale, decent scotch and good conversation. She does not enjoy internet shutdowns and believes we must #KeepItOn.

avatar for Danica SergisonDanica Sergison

Danica is a Canadian lawyer, online community manager, and tech enthusiast. She writes about the law, privacy and the intersections between tech and social issues. Twitter: @DanicaSergison

avatar for Derek ZimmerDerek Zimmer

Derek is a cryptographer, security expert and privacy activist. He has twelve years of security experience and six years of experience designing and implementing privacy systems. He founded the Open Source Technology Improvement Fund (OSTIF) which focuses on creating and improving open-source security solutions through auditing, bug bounties, and resource gathering and management.

avatar for Devaang JainDevaang Jain

Devaang writes about everything tech and cybersecurity. An Electronics & Communication Engineer and an ex-Digital Design scientist with a multinational technology giant, he's passionate about engineering secure computer microarchitectures and has consulted for Fortune 500 global companies. He's also a UNESCO, National Geographic, and Discovery/Science Channel recognized Filmmaker and Producer.

Avatar photoEzequiel Bruni

Ezequiel Bruni is biologically Canadian, legally Mexican, a writer, consultant, and general nerd. Though he has a background in web design, consumer tech writing, and has even contributed to open source documentation, everything in his life has brought him to this point. He gets paid to write about video games now. And they said video games were a waste of time.

Avatar photoGavoy Small

Gavoy is a cybersecurity writer who likes to spread the word on online safety. He has been actively testing VPNs for years and tries to help people navigate the ins and outs of online privacy so they can feel secure in the digital world. In his free time, he enjoys the company of his dogs and playing basketball.

avatar for Glyn MoodyGlyn Moody

Glyn Moody is a freelance journalist who writes and speaks about privacy, surveillance, digital rights, open source, copyright, patents and general policy issues involving digital technology. He started covering the business use of the Internet in 1994, and wrote the first mainstream feature about Linux, which appeared in Wired in August 1997. His book, "Rebel Code," is the first and only detailed history of the rise of open source, while his subsequent work, "The Digital Code of Life," explores bioinformatics - the intersection of computing with genomics.

Avatar photoHimmat Bains

Himmat Bains is Head of Product at Private Internet Access (PIA). As an experienced leader of global product teams, he’s focussed on improving user experience, accelerating product development, and finding cutting edge solutions to the challenges faced by today’s digital society.

Avatar photoJai Reider

Jai is a content creator who enjoys writing informative pieces that teach online privacy and cybersecurity as much as they entertain. She believes that research is fundamental to developing solid ideas and puts that into action by testing products and theories before she puts pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. When she is not advocating for digital privacy with detailed articles, she enjoys tending to her backyard garden and playing with her dogs.

avatar for James GallagherJames Gallagher

James Gallagher is an ethical hacker, musician and philosophical anarchism evangelist. He is an experienced penetration tester, providing adversary simulation consulting for organizations around the U.S. James recently completed 10 months living nomadically in a converted school bus with his family, hacking into networks from the wilderness. Armed with only his ukulele and laptop, he has a passion for a better world, where individuals and communities can thrive without the need for authoritarian models.

avatar for Jayson Q.Jayson Q.

With a long history as an engineer with experience working in communications and electronics warfare in the British Army, he has worked on both sides of the proverbial fence. A staunce advocate of open source technology,

Jayson is not adverse to hard work to achieve a goal. He enjoys drinking mead, amazing vodka and good conversation about sustainability and beekeeping.

avatar for Julia OlechJulia Olech

Julia is a cybersecurity writer who is passionate about making the online space safer for everyone. She's had years of experience testing VPNs to know the ins and outs of how to stay anonymous on any device. In her spare time, she turns into a competitive gamer with a soft spot for the horror genre - despite being easily scared by pretty much anything.

Avatar photoKelly Damon

When Kelly was 10 years old, she took the family computer apart to try and figure out how it worked. It's no wonder that she now writes tech blogs for CyberGhost.

Avatar photoKristi Hansen

As a cybersecurity writer and editor at PIA, Kristi has a knack for saying things plainly to help regular people stay safe on the internet.

Avatar photoKristin Hassel

Kristin Hassel is an Information Systems Specialist that's passionate about helping users of all experience levels find, utilize, and manage software solutions. She is experienced in identity access management and strives to educate people about the importance of online security

Avatar photoKyle Keegan

Kyle is an experienced freelance writer who is fascinated with technology and cybersecurity. When he’s not sharing VPN tips and tech tales through the CyberGhost VPN blog, you’ll find him reading, trawling Spotify for hidden gems, or exploring the outdoors.

Avatar photoMac Berg

Mac Berg is a content writer who specializes in digital privacy, VPN technology, cryptocurrency, and other related fields. Mac is passionate about preserving users' right to privacy and security online.

avatar for Miles McCainMiles McCain

Miles McCain (https://rmrm.io) is a student at Phillips Academy Andover. He is an advocate for privacy and government transparency, the founder of Politiwatch, and the author of WorthHiding.com.

His projects, research, and commentary have appeared in several major news outlets including the Washington Post, NBC News, CNN, the Daily Beast, Nightly News with Lester Holt, TimeOut National, New York Daily News, BoingBoing, Bustle, and TimeOut New York.

Follow him on Twitter @MilesMcCain or online https://rmrm.io

Avatar photoNicolae Tiganenco

Nicu’s your friendly neighborhood VPN storyteller. When he’s not writing about digital privacy, you can most likely find him watching movies from the 1950s, strumming away on his guitar, or playing obscure video games.

Avatar photoNicole Forrest

Nicole is a content marketing expert with over a decade of experience making complex topics easy to understand. She works across a variety of niches, but tech, finance, and travel are her favorites.

avatar for PIA Research TeamPIA Research Team

The PIA Research Team skims the internet to bring you useful, pertinent, and compelling content covering a range of topics. We aim to keep you secure, safe, and up-to-date.

avatar for rasenganrasengan

Andrew is a long-time advocate of privacy and the conservation of the personal realm. He served as the brand manager for an internationally recognized best-selling product prior to co-founding Private Internet Access.

avatar for Ryan HopkinsRyan Hopkins

Ryan Hopkins is a privacy enthusiast and PIA brand loyalist, and 1st winner of PIA tattoo contest.

avatar for Sean DoyleSean Doyle

Sean Doyle has been involved in the cybersecurity industry for many years and has written for several publications. Twitter: @Botcrawl

Avatar photoShauli Zacks

Shauli Zacks is a cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for helping people navigate the online world. He doesn't just write about VPNs; he uses them constantly in his day-to-day life, both for security and entertainment purposes. When he's not writing, Shauli likes to spend time with his family, watch TV, play sports, and relax.

avatar for Summer HirstSummer Hirst

Summer is a tech writer and a security enthusiast. She is also a software analyst and has reviewed several applications. A technology lover, she has worked in many IT-related industries. She keeps an eye on the cyber world and writes about the latest happenings around the globe.

avatar for Trey CharlesTrey Charles

Trey Charles is a copywriter-journalist with over a decade of experience in the digital marketing industry. He firmly believes in taking back your online privacy and has recently pivoted into the cybersecurity space as a result.

When he’s not busy testing VPNs or writing about them, odds are you’ll catch him testing his aging knees on the basketball court. He also enjoys passing the time with a good book and video games.

avatar for Zachery BrasierZachery Brasier

Zachery is a technical writer with experience working in artificial intelligence development and also running planetariums. He's also a fan of Star Trek, bird watching, and horror movies.