{"id":8293,"date":"2018-07-24T05:35:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T12:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?page_id=8293"},"modified":"2019-01-07T11:32:18","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T19:32:18","slug":"editorial-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/editorial-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Authors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"shortcode-author-avatars\"><div class=\"author-list\"><div class=\"user with-name name-group-last-r user-1 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/secret\/\" title=\"rasengan\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f34ac6ae85d762012565dfa69b3cf73ef406ed338f559933de3c7d5fad26e0bc?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f34ac6ae85d762012565dfa69b3cf73ef406ed338f559933de3c7d5fad26e0bc?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for rasengan\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>rasengan<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-g name-group-last-m user-20 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/glynmoody\/\" title=\"Glyn Moody\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/220b7317aa40ea679b23b79c368761eb6fd45039d978354b06dc7683a812d2fc?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/220b7317aa40ea679b23b79c368761eb6fd45039d978354b06dc7683a812d2fc?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Glyn Moody\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Glyn Moody<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-c name-group-last-m user-23 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/chris-miller\/\" title=\"Chris Miller\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3cafdda3b4d26435e2b898a1e92775c2ee0e215289958c736c48b56cb4cb692f?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3cafdda3b4d26435e2b898a1e92775c2ee0e215289958c736c48b56cb4cb692f?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Chris Miller\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Chris Miller<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Marketing Manager for Private Internet Access, online privacy and freedom advocate and activist, musician, marketing geek and nature lover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-c name-group-last-d user-24 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/christel-dahlskjaer\/\" title=\"Christel Dahlskjaer\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5f078a371c83b4242d00964cb3878fd54d58485a63a5c080ec88837470e191cc?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5f078a371c83b4242d00964cb3878fd54d58485a63a5c080ec88837470e191cc?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Christel Dahlskjaer\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Christel Dahlskjaer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-j name-group-last-g user-27 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/james-gallagher\/\" title=\"James Gallagher\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63d4265d016e5f398b857e4191de3dc96b1ed41a8cc620ab1a575cdd62391f87?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/63d4265d016e5f398b857e4191de3dc96b1ed41a8cc620ab1a575cdd62391f87?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for James Gallagher\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>James Gallagher<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-m name-group-last-m user-29 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/miles-mccain\/\" title=\"Miles McCain\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99dcd7398686fae955842854a1b5e4fe5b816e617f80033cd185ecbffed6dea4?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99dcd7398686fae955842854a1b5e4fe5b816e617f80033cd185ecbffed6dea4?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Miles McCain\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Miles McCain<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Follow him on Twitter @MilesMcCain or online https:\/\/rmrm.io<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-d name-group-last-s user-31 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/danica-sergison\/\" title=\"Danica Sergison\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/33274e382cd3bb59924cfb0db9a398dc47d69de3e0c72440340b21a18a203f01?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/33274e382cd3bb59924cfb0db9a398dc47d69de3e0c72440340b21a18a203f01?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Danica Sergison\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Danica Sergison<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-d name-group-last-z user-32 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/derek-zimmer\/\" title=\"Derek Zimmer\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/399c45f76a929cfe8ed46349f8166d975f7fa088108970562cf67fa46ab0176d?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/399c45f76a929cfe8ed46349f8166d975f7fa088108970562cf67fa46ab0176d?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Derek Zimmer\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Derek Zimmer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-j name-group-last-q user-33 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/jayson\/\" title=\"Jayson Q.\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9401caed801d84ed35840e13dcd37a14e517c168292c933b62486b9094221f32?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9401caed801d84ed35840e13dcd37a14e517c168292c933b62486b9094221f32?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Jayson Q.\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Jayson Q.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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, <\/p>\n<p>Jayson is not adverse to hard work to achieve a goal. He enjoys drinking mead, amazing vodka and good conversation about sustainability and beekeeping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-s name-group-last-h user-34 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/summer-hirst\/\" title=\"Summer Hirst\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/670b232700a3b42c50b546c5c5ba7277b8371570636fbfe43f3521b903454c6c?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/670b232700a3b42c50b546c5c5ba7277b8371570636fbfe43f3521b903454c6c?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Summer Hirst\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Summer Hirst<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-b name-group-last-b user-36 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ben-brown\/\" title=\"Ben Brown\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5fb4fe4e7c06d6d5d2efbacc16907091b92a1746266397e24896afc008444cf2?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5fb4fe4e7c06d6d5d2efbacc16907091b92a1746266397e24896afc008444cf2?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Ben Brown\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ben Brown<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Ben is the editor at Block Explorer - the world\u2019s longest-running bitcoin transaction tracking tool. He is the author of three cryptocurrency eBooks and has had work published in the Huffington Post.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-s name-group-last-d user-39 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/sean-doyle\/\" title=\"Sean Doyle\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e3c428b5b05113b6e36d6eee2d1112feb509f54a1587c4c86cdcba5a387f0cc1?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e3c428b5b05113b6e36d6eee2d1112feb509f54a1587c4c86cdcba5a387f0cc1?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Sean Doyle\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Sean Doyle<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Sean Doyle has been involved in the cybersecurity industry for many years and has written for several publications. Twitter: @Botcrawl<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-p user-40 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ashley-perna\/\" title=\"Ashley Perna\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3e69f79ea0d9f4cd579306347a48d9e4061d71eb711216f31d5f02026d8d7c47?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3e69f79ea0d9f4cd579306347a48d9e4061d71eb711216f31d5f02026d8d7c47?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Ashley Perna\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ashley Perna<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-r name-group-last-h user-41 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ryan-hopkins\/\" title=\"Ryan Hopkins\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3a692cd0a9513399a51deae3a03526f89cc630be62ddcc151161cc035fd345c5?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3a692cd0a9513399a51deae3a03526f89cc630be62ddcc151161cc035fd345c5?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Ryan Hopkins\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ryan Hopkins<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Ryan Hopkins is a privacy enthusiast and PIA brand loyalist, and 1st winner of PIA tattoo contest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-p name-group-1-i name-group-last-a user-42 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/private-internet-access-research-team\/\" title=\"Private Internet Access\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f54349bf070d9a32816df7d40c3311a6a4cbfd4c70a3da4e9e678c43b509d02e?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f54349bf070d9a32816df7d40c3311a6a4cbfd4c70a3da4e9e678c43b509d02e?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Private Internet Access\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Private Internet Access<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-c name-group-last-s user-43 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/cartyisme\/\" title=\"Carty Sewill\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/73e655bf1572ba04330d26d2071257c73c49a0816ff9b69d7c71068291ee896c?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/73e655bf1572ba04330d26d2071257c73c49a0816ff9b69d7c71068291ee896c?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Carty Sewill\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Carty Sewill<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-f user-44 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ayden-ferdeline\/\" title=\"Ayden F\u00e9rdeline\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7849a7a33f2e932190cc4330db9b39495443dd66387e7ce34f99e7afdca92304?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7849a7a33f2e932190cc4330db9b39495443dd66387e7ce34f99e7afdca92304?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Ayden F\u00e9rdeline\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ayden F\u00e9rdeline<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-t name-group-last-m user-45 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/timmocan\/\" title=\"Tim Mocan\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5e3104124b0bd41fb08760b85cbb61a05499a79df9efd30c428182d20fdad29d?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5e3104124b0bd41fb08760b85cbb61a05499a79df9efd30c428182d20fdad29d?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Tim Mocan\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Tim Mocan<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-p name-group-1-r name-group-last-t user-59 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/pia-research-team\/\" title=\"PIA Research Team\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/052198b11b88588cba39a8e383ecb86d1991d6d3f03612d2e8bb1e26573a3cb1?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/052198b11b88588cba39a8e383ecb86d1991d6d3f03612d2e8bb1e26573a3cb1?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for PIA Research Team\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>PIA Research Team<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-m name-group-last-b user-61 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/mac\/\" title=\"Mac Berg\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Me-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Me-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Mac Berg<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-z user-63 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/aviva\/\" title=\"Aviva Zacks\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/profile-pic-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/profile-pic-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Aviva Zacks<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-d name-group-last-r user-64 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/davidrutland\/\" title=\"David Rutland\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/me_headshot_low_cloaked-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/me_headshot_low_cloaked-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>David Rutland<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-m name-group-last-v user-65 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/marko\/\" title=\"Marko Velimirovic\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pic1-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pic1-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Marko Velimirovic<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-z name-group-last-b user-72 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/zacheryb\/\" title=\"Zachery Brasier\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9b4468fba5bbeb240c888da3146e45a56e80bc5c7cf2f5cadd82d078d93ba075?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9b4468fba5bbeb240c888da3146e45a56e80bc5c7cf2f5cadd82d078d93ba075?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Zachery Brasier\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Zachery Brasier<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-k name-group-last-h user-73 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/kristinh\/\" title=\"Kristin Hassel\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kristin.h-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kristin.h-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Kristin Hassel<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Kristin Hassel is an Information Systems Specialist and writer. Passionate about helping users of all experience levels find, utilize, and manage software solutions, she\u2019s experienced in a wide range of cybersecurity topics and strives to educate people about the importance of online security.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-j name-group-last-o user-74 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/juliao\/\" title=\"Julia Olech\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3e3541901ddd4ad83573943e93f1429feb080c261aa8df4a364e8d0a28fa7a41?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3e3541901ddd4ad83573943e93f1429feb080c261aa8df4a364e8d0a28fa7a41?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Julia Olech\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Julia Olech<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-j name-group-last-r user-75 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/jair\/\" title=\"Jai Reider\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-26-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Jai Reider<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-p name-group-last-t user-78 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/pia_team\/\" title=\"PIA Team\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pia.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/pia.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>PIA Team<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-g user-80 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/arlinegroenewald\/\" title=\"Arline Groenewald\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/263a80df325402d55a940f8dd3b4b0ff22c9ffbc44e2f12ddd85fdfbdc132e9d?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/263a80df325402d55a940f8dd3b4b0ff22c9ffbc44e2f12ddd85fdfbdc132e9d?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Arline Groenewald\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Arline Groenewald<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-c name-group-last-f user-82 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/chaviva-g-b\/\" title=\"Chaviva Fiskus\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e2b6f2a5f86673c950cf023f4b118fc259dbc26bd2edf1b3c3b88f424bb8e695?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e2b6f2a5f86673c950cf023f4b118fc259dbc26bd2edf1b3c3b88f424bb8e695?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Chaviva Fiskus\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Chaviva Fiskus<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-m user-83 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/adina-a\/\" title=\"Adina Matei\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Adina Matei, cybersecurity writer' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20180210_072633-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/20180210_072633-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Adina Matei<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-t name-group-last-c user-85 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/trey-c\/\" title=\"Trey Charles\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/170ef188c9becc6762cb2373928407a69cf4c9331d647e72d9a27de7cd4686c5?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/170ef188c9becc6762cb2373928407a69cf4c9331d647e72d9a27de7cd4686c5?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Trey Charles\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Trey Charles<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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. <\/p>\n<p>When he\u2019s not busy testing VPNs or writing about them, odds are you\u2019ll catch him testing his aging knees on the basketball court. He also enjoys passing the time with a good book and video games.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-d name-group-last-j user-86 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/devaang-j\/\" title=\"Devaang Jain\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d4f18f8906f7bd7ca4def8afb9dfa37a6f4bf4022979eceacf5a18cb7f789bf?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d4f18f8906f7bd7ca4def8afb9dfa37a6f4bf4022979eceacf5a18cb7f789bf?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Devaang Jain\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Devaang Jain<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Devaang writes about everything tech and cybersecurity. An Electronics &amp; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-k name-group-last-h user-87 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/kristi-h\/\" title=\"Kristi Hansen\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kristi_h-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kristi_h-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Kristi Hansen<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-g name-group-last-s user-91 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/gavoy-s\/\" title=\"Gavoy Small\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gavoy-Small-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Gavoy-Small-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Gavoy Small<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-k user-93 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/asma-k\/\" title=\"Asma Khan\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cropped-IMG-20220510-WA0187-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cropped-IMG-20220510-WA0187-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Asma Khan<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-k name-group-last-k user-97 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/kyle-keegan\/\" title=\"Kyle Keegan\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-1649233744530-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-1649233744530-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Kyle Keegan<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Kyle is an experienced freelance writer who is fascinated with technology and cybersecurity. When he\u2019s not sharing VPN tips and tech tales through the PIA VPN blog, you\u2019ll find him reading, trawling Spotify for hidden gems, or exploring the outdoors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-e name-group-last-h user-98 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/elly-hancock\/\" title=\"Elly Hancock\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-eff24dca559303c3f3517a0dcbb9a4c0.jpeg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-eff24dca559303c3f3517a0dcbb9a4c0.jpeg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Elly Hancock<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Elly is an experienced digital technology writer based in the UK. When she's not researching and writing about cyber security, you can find Elly on long dog walks, cooking a new recipe, or in the gym.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-e name-group-last-b user-99 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ezbruni\/\" title=\"Ezequiel Bruni\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6cb4e563-8acc-42e2-9c74-cccfa67ef200-100x100.jpeg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/6cb4e563-8acc-42e2-9c74-cccfa67ef200-200x200.jpeg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ezequiel Bruni<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-c name-group-last-s user-100 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/charlotte-scott\/\" title=\"Charlotte Scott\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-CS-Headshot-1-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-CS-Headshot-1-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Charlotte Scott<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-w user-101 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ahad-waseem\/\" title=\"Ahad Waseem\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a53c4cf3919f0f0a253eda87a78f630fbe1c72e58f3fe0fd093215148cbdfce7?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a53c4cf3919f0f0a253eda87a78f630fbe1c72e58f3fe0fd093215148cbdfce7?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Ahad Waseem\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ahad Waseem<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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\u2019s written for various tech publications and has reviewed quite a lot of software over his career. When he\u2019s not writing, he\u2019s probably on horseback, caring for his houseplants, or training Bonsai trees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-n name-group-last-l user-102 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/naiyie\/\" title=\"Naiyie Lamb\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-b792673eb80d107d6b6631d4bcb6f263-100x100.jpeg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-b792673eb80d107d6b6631d4bcb6f263.jpeg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Naiyie Lamb<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-k name-group-last-d user-103 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/kelly-damon\/\" title=\"Kelly Damon\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-Kelly-100x100.jpeg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cropped-Kelly.jpeg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Kelly Damon<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-n name-group-last-t user-104 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/nicu\/\" title=\"Nicolae Tiganenco\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cropped-Screenshot_1-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cropped-Screenshot_1-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Nicolae Tiganenco<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Nicu\u2019s your friendly neighborhood VPN storyteller. When he\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-c name-group-last-g user-106 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/chantelle-golombick\/\" title=\"Chantelle Golombick\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-WhatsApp-Image-2021-03-27-at-15.28.32-100x100.jpeg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-WhatsApp-Image-2021-03-27-at-15.28.32-200x200.jpeg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Chantelle Golombick<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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 \u2013 working with words and learning something new every day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-n user-108 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/alyssa-navarrosa\/\" title=\"Alyssa Navarrosa\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-image-3-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/cropped-image-3-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Alyssa Navarrosa<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-n name-group-last-f user-109 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/nicole-forrest\/\" title=\"Nicole Forrest\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cropped-Profile_Photo_1500.0-scaled-1-100x100.webp' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cropped-Profile_Photo_1500.0-scaled-1-200x200.webp 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Nicole Forrest<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Nicole Forrest is a cybersecurity and privacy Writer who covers data protection, online security, and the policies and technologies that shape how people use the internet. When she\u2019s behind her laptop, she\u2019s usually getting lost in research about digital infrastructure, regulation, and how to make the internet a better place for everyone. When she\u2019s out in the real world, she enjoys learning about different cultures through travel, food, and drink.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-h name-group-last-b user-110 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/himmat-bains\/\" title=\"Himmat Bains\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cropped-Himmat_SAND-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cropped-Himmat_SAND-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Himmat Bains<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Himmat Bains is Head of Product at Private Internet Access (PIA). As an experienced leader of global product teams, he\u2019s focussed on improving user experience, accelerating product development, and finding cutting edge solutions to the challenges faced by today\u2019s digital society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-s name-group-last-z user-111 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/shauli-zacks\/\" title=\"Shauli Zacks\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cropped-Shauli-Zacks-Headshot-1-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cropped-Shauli-Zacks-Headshot-1-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Shauli Zacks<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Shauli Zacks is a writer and 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-s name-group-last-f user-114 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/sarah-foley\/\" title=\"Sarah Foley\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cropped-image-1-200x200-1-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cropped-image-1-200x200-1.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Sarah Foley<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Sarah Foley is a tech-focused writer based in Chicago, writing professionally since 2015. When she\u2019s not writing, Sarah enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with her cat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-j name-group-last-b user-118 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/jack-buckley\/\" title=\"Jack Buckley\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-Jack-Buckley-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-Jack-Buckley-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Jack Buckley<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Jack is Head of Communications at Private Internet Access. He acts as a privacy expert, helping people stay safe online in an increasingly convoluted digital landscape. Jack is an advocate for safe and effective data limitation practices, believing that the best way to stop the misuse of your personal data is to keep it protected at all times. He has extensive experience in the cybersecurity and technology field, and runs a number of groups to foster better communication and collaboration in the industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-g name-group-last-d user-121 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ginny-dorn\/\" title=\"Ginny Dorn\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cropped-2024-headshot-scaled-1-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cropped-2024-headshot-scaled-1-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ginny Dorn<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Ginny Dorn is a freelance content writer specializing in VPN technology, digital privacy, cybersecurity, and SaaS. She\u2019s passionate about bringing these topics together to help people get the most out of the internet \u2013 especially if that means enjoying more movies and music<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-s name-group-last-m user-122 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/shirmushinsky\/\" title=\"Shir Mushinsky\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cropped-9273cc64-0c64-4684-809e-af138fad8d01-200x200-1-100x100.jpeg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cropped-9273cc64-0c64-4684-809e-af138fad8d01-200x200-1.jpeg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Shir Mushinsky<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Shir Mushinsky is a cybersecurity and tech enthusiast with a passion for research. When she's not scanning tech websites for the latest updates and trends, you can find her immersed in Reddit. Shir loves spending quality time with her family, including her dog, and enjoys reading, tuning into podcasts, and watching indie films.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-s name-group-last-r user-123 with-biography bio-length--1 biography-missing\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/sonja-raath\/\" title=\"Sonja Raath\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e3b841a5feb1c88dee651d1e768c9ddd4396527213b528eb512d66337434a4c?s=100&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8e3b841a5feb1c88dee651d1e768c9ddd4396527213b528eb512d66337434a4c?s=200&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' alt=\"avatar for Sonja Raath\"  style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Sonja Raath<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-l name-group-last-r user-125 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/lucca-runger-field\/\" title=\"Lucca RF\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-Lucca-RF-headshot-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cropped-Lucca-RF-headshot-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Lucca RF<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Lucca is a freelance writer with a focus on cybersecurity, privacy, and digital freedom. He loves staying ahead of the latest developments in online safety as well as regularly testing out the latest software, and then making this info digestible to anyone. With over seven years of digital marketing experience, Lucca helps clients enhance their online presence through content creation, website optimization, and more. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, hiking, gaming, and exploring new destinations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-p name-group-1-b name-group-last-t user-127 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/piablogteaem\/\" title=\"PIA Blog Team\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cropped-pia.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cropped-pia.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>PIA Blog Team<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Our team of PIA Blog writers keeps you informed on product updates, significant privacy developments, and all the ways we\u2019re keeping your data protected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-f user-129 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/aaron-flynn\/\" title=\"Aaron Flynn\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-image-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cropped-image-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Aaron Flynn<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Aaron Flynn is a digital privacy advocate with an academic computer science and cybersecurity background. When he\u2019s not writing about digital security, you can find him reading classic literature and spending time with his family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-l user-131 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/atika-lim\/\" title=\"Atika Lim\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-Screenshot_2-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cropped-Screenshot_2-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Atika Lim<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Atika is a former journalist with an inclination for carbs, cats, and trashy reality TV shows.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-h user-132 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ashley-hague\/\" title=\"Ashley Hague\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cropped-ashley-100x100.webp' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cropped-ashley.webp 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ashley Hague<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>I'm a cinephile who is usually watching movies or writing about movies. When I'm not doing either of those things, you can find me running or at least fast walking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-i user-133 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/amber-ingram\/\" title=\"Amber Ingram\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cropped-Screenshot-1-200x200-1-100x100.webp' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/cropped-Screenshot-1-200x200-1-200x200.webp 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Amber Ingram<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Amber is a seasoned content writer and researcher and self-professed reality TV junkie, here to bring you all the latest entertainment news from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-v name-group-last-m user-134 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/vianca-meyer\/\" title=\"Vianca Meyer\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Vianca Meyer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Vianca Meyer is a content strategist and writer with a knack for turning complex tech and SEO topics into engaging, high-performing content. From cybersecurity to AI-driven search, she blends strategy with storytelling to create pieces that rank and resonate. Based in Portugal, she balances client work with creative writing, pottery, and experimenting with recipes she rarely makes the same way twice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-c user-140 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/andrew-copeland\/\" title=\"Andrew Copeland\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-image5-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-image5-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Andrew Copeland<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Andrew Copeland is a writer with over a decade of experience creating compelling content. Bringing a strong track record in tech and cybersecurity, he excels at breaking down complex topics into easily digestible marketing content. Andrew\u2019s main passions involve researching new tech, designing content, and collaborating with other writers. When he\u2019s not in deep research mode, he is either exercising, being a music nerd, or trying a new ramen shop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-n name-group-last-c user-141 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/nedla-cemanovic\/\" title=\"Nedla Cemanovic\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-image10-min-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-image10-min-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Nedla Cemanovic<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Nedla Cemanovic is a tech writer who loves to explore topics like online privacy, cybersecurity, and digital trends. With years of experience in content writing, she enjoys making technical subjects relatable and easy to understand. She\u2019s especially interested in how people can take control of their digital lives and protect their privacy in an increasingly connected world. When she\u2019s offline, she\u2019s usually reading, working on a creative writing project, or out in nature with her family, soaking up the landscapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-k user-142 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/ahmed-khaled\/\" title=\"Ahmed Khaled\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ahmed_Khaled-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Ahmed_Khaled-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Ahmed Khaled<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Ahmed Khaled is a tech and cybersecurity writer at the PIA blog, where he covers VPNs, online privacy, and digital security. He\u2019s been writing about tech since 2018, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and privacy tools since 2023. With a background in clinical research, Ahmed brings a detail-oriented, evidence-based approach to breaking down complex topics into clear, accessible content. When he\u2019s not working, he enjoys going to the gym, playing video games, watching soccer, and spending time with his family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-n user-143 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/andjela-nikolic\/\" title=\"Andjela Nikolic\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-image3-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cropped-image3-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Andjela Nikolic<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Andjela Nikolic is a writer and editor at Private Internet Access, where she covers online privacy, security tools, and digital freedom. Coming from a marketing background, she became increasingly aware of how much personal information is harvested online and used by companies and government agencies to track, profile, and influence users. That realization sparked her interest in digital privacy and led her to explore the tools and strategies that give people more control over their data.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-g name-group-last-c user-144 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/georgiichanturidze\/\" title=\"Georgii Chanturidze\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-GeorgiiCphoto-100x100.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cropped-GeorgiiCphoto-200x200.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Georgii Chanturidze<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Georgii Chanturidze is a writer at Private Internet Access who has explored all sorts of cybersecurity, privacy-enhancing, and AI-related tools. Before joining PIA, he worked for numerous global IT companies and spent eight years practicing criminal law, honing his analytical and argumentative skills. When not working, Georgii enjoys highbrow cinema, plays indie video games, practices drawing, and talks to his dog (named after a character from a Japanese cyberpunk film).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-a name-group-last-m user-151 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/andrea-miliani\/\" title=\"Andrea Miliani\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-4-1-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-4-1-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Andrea Miliani<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Andrea Miliani is a writer at Private Internet Access with over 10 years of experience creating accessible digital content. With a background in journalism, she has developed a strong passion for tech news, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. When she\u2019s not writing, Andrea enjoys hiking and connecting with nature, spending time with friends, and watching movies and TV shows.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"user with-name name-group-0-d name-group-last-d user-155 with-biography bio-length--1\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/author\/danica-djokic\/\" title=\"Danica Djokic\"><span class=\"avatar\"><img alt='Avatar photo' src='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-6-1-100x100.png' srcset='https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-6-1-200x200.png 2x' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' style=\"\"  \/><\/span><span class=\"name\"><strong>Danica Djokic<\/strong><\/span><\/a><div class=\"biography\"><p>Danica Djokic is a writer at Private Internet Access with over five years of experience, combining a background in literature with a strong passion for technology. She specializes in cybersecurity, privacy, and online safety, and enjoys breaking down complex technical topics into clear, engaging content that helps readers make informed decisions online. 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