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12 hours, 48 minutesKim Key
Senior Security Analyst

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals about staying safe on the internet. Before joining PCMag, I wrote about tech and video games for CNN, Fanbyte, Mashable, The New York Times, and TechRadar. I also worked at CNN International, where I did field producing and reporting on sports that are popular with worldwide audiences.
Recent Articles By Kim Key
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5 Easy Ways to Stop Companies From Collecting Your Data
Your data is valuable, so businesses use apps and websites to siphon it from your devices. We tell you how to keep corporations (and hackers) from collecting data without your consent.
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Signal Private Messenger
Uncompromising and free end-to-end encrypted messaging for the masses
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The Best Password Managers for 2025
Stop using the same login credentials everywhere! The best password managers create a unique and strong password for each of your online accounts and alert you to potential data leaks.
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How Web Apps Help Me Cut My Screen Time in Half
You don't need to install data-hungry, intrusive apps on your phone. In many cases, the web app is just as good, if not better, and can help you cut down on endless doomscrolling.
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Keeper Password Manager & Digital Vault
A password manager app that makes it easy to share logins with family and friends
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Swipe Left on These 5 Common Online Dating Scams
Nothing says love like a romance scam, the kind that promises love but leaves you broke and brokenhearted. We decode the meaning behind the scammy messages you see in dating apps.
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How to Stay Safe While Dating Online: 4 Tips From Relationship Experts
There is no way to make online dating completely safe, but you can help protect yourself by following these expert recommendations.
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Have You Been Scammed? Here's How (and Why) to Report It
Online scams can happen to anyone, but that doesn't make it less embarrassing or scary when it happens to you. Here's why you should let your family and law enforcement know if you're a victim.
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The Best Private Messaging Apps for 2025
We've tested the best private messaging services to keep your conversations confidential from advertisers, governments, and any other prying eyes.
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The Best Live TV Streaming Services for 2025
Who needs cable? Watch prime-time network shows, sports, breaking news, and more with these top, tested live television streaming services.
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The Best Cheap VPNs for 2025
The best cheap VPNs we've tested cost less than $10 per month. Even better, they don't restrict your usage the way free VPNs often do.
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Time to Delete? The Most Invasive Apps List Includes Some of Your Favorites
The apps on your phone know way too much about you. I'll tell you which apps collect the most data and offer suggestions for locking down your private information.
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It's Time to Delete Your Period Tracker and Use One of These Alternatives
It’s more important than ever to control who has access to personal data related to your reproductive health. Here's how to track your menstrual cycle without leaving an online trail.
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What Is the Dark Web? Here's How to Access It Safely (and What You'll Find)
Curious about the other side of the internet? These 5 must-know tips can help you explore the dark web using Tails, Tor, and a VPN.
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