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Sam Cook

Expert in B2B Software and Experienced Privacy and Security Researcher
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Samuel Cook is a SaaS product researcher who's been immersed in both B2B and B2C software for over 10 years in various roles, including freelance technical product writing, marketing, and research. He has also been a prolific and trusted ghostwriter for multiple C-suite executives within B2B SaaS companies, with thought leadership content that has appeared in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazine. His career journey has taken him from the classroom as a highschool English teacher, to a freelance content writer, to marketing leader.

As the Head of B2B Strategy and Deveopment, Sam utilizes his experience within the software industry to provide deep and and approachable strategy guides for software buyers across various niches, including internet privacy, IT security, and more. He derives a signficant amount of satisfication from helping software buyers get an advantage in the sales process. He brings together his various experiences, including working previously as a Content Director for a B2B SaaS company, to unravel sometimes confusing product features and marketing language.

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Articles by Sam
What ransomware is and how to prevent and remove it
Ransomware is a particularly invasive form of malware that typically takes over a victim’s data or device and holds it hostage until a sum of money is handed over to secure its release.
By Sam Cook in Information Security on March 7, 2024
How to watch March Madness on Kodi
Looking to watch March Madness on Kodi this year? There are several options available that will let you watch March Madness 2020 games, including the Final Four and the National Championship game, completely free. 
By Sam Cook in Kodi on August 21, 2020
As the new US Tax Season Rolls In, Beware of Scam IRS Calls
Phone spam can be a nuisance, but IRS scams can be costly if you fall for them. Before you pick up that phone call from the IRS, arm yourself with a bit of useful information to parse those real calls from devious scammers.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on February 9, 2021
Best VPNs for UAE and Dubai & the legal position on VPN use
If you want a VPN in the UAE that works for unblocking, is fast for streaming or VoIP, and keeps you anonymous online, check out our list of recommendations below.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on December 5, 2024
Virginia’s anti-phone spam bill offers no real solutions, may have unintended consequences
HB 2170 is a bipartisan bill making its ways through the Virginia General Assembly. Although this bill is designed to make it illegal to create and send phone spam, it lacks the technological support to hinder the growth of phone spam.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on February 14, 2020
Consumer interest in checking credit scores jumped 230 percent in a decade. Here’s why that’s a dangerous trend
US consumer search interest in credit scores, or the calculated number representing a consumers' creditworthiness, rose 230 percent in a decade. However, that interest appears to be at the expense of interest in and checking of the more detailed credit reports, despite a rise in identity theft and data breaches.
By Sam Cook in Identity Theft Protection on November 5, 2024
Consumer interest in checking credit scores jumped 230 percent in a decade. Here’s why that’s a dangerous trend
US consumer search interest in credit scores, or the calculated number representing a consumers' creditworthiness, rose 230 percent in a decade. However, that interest appears to be at the expense of interest in and checking of the more detailed credit reports, despite a rise in identity theft and data breaches.
By Sam Cook in Blog on April 29, 2022
How to watch Super Bowl 58 (LVIII) free online anywhere in the world
Super Bowl LVIII (58) will be available live and for free online in the US, UK, and Germany. Here's how to watch the game online from anywhere in the world.
By Sam Cook in Sports Streaming on February 8, 2024
The best free ad blockers
Don't like ads, pop ups and spyware? Finding an adblocker you can trust takes time, however we've done the work for you! Here's our list of the best free ad blockers.
By Sam Cook in VPN & Privacy on April 22, 2024
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