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Bitdefender vs Kaspersky: Picking the Best Antivirus for 2025

In this Bitdefender vs Kaspersky showdown, we pit two of the best antivirus solutions against in each other in an effort to see which rules supreme. As usual, the answer depends on what you need it for, but of most people, Bitdefender seems to be the ticket.

By Jacob Roach — 07 Oct'18 Last Updated: 16 Apr'24

The Best Password Manager for iPhone & iPad in 2025

It can be tricky to choose the best password manager for iPhone. There are hundreds of password managers available, and most of them aren’t better than Apple’s inbuilt security options. We’ve tested dozens of apps to find the best password manager that offers strong encryption, unlimited password storage and extra tools for securing your personal...

By Kate Hawkins — 05 Oct'18 Last Updated: 14 Jan'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Types of Cybercrime: A Comprehensive 2025 Guide with Examples & Prevention Techniques

Not a day passes without news about ransomware attacks, data breaches or phishing campaigns, and the estimated cost of cybercrime in the cybersecurity market is expected to keep growing. Knowing the various types of cybercrime and how to prevent them is crucial to staying safe online.  In this article, we will discuss different types of...

By Sandeep Babu — 04 Oct'18 Last Updated: 20 Nov'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What is a Botnet? Networks Gone Bad

In our series on cybercrime, we’ve covered online threats such as ransomware, phishing and browser hijackers. This time, we’re going to look at one of the most potent threats online: botnets. While you can’t get a botnet, you can be part of one. Botnets are networks of slave computers used to carry out a variety...

By Jacob Roach — 20 Sep'18 Last Updated: 16 Apr'24

What is Phishing? More Than Just Your Spam Folder

Cybercrime is an evolving problem. Even as consumers learn about online scams and schemes that run amok in the dark corners of the internet, new ones are being developed. One such crime is phishing. In this guide, we’re going to cover what phishing is, the different types to look for and the steps you can...

By Jacob Roach — 18 Sep'18 Last Updated: 16 May'24

What is the USA FREEDOM Act? What’s So Free About It?

You may have heard of the Freedom Act, but be wondering what it is; we can't blame you. Between all the other acronyms and terms you regularly encounter when dealing with privacy issues, the odd one will be forgotten. Join us at Cloudwards.net as we explore what the Freedom Act is all about.

By Mauricio Preuss — 13 Sep'18 Last Updated: 27 May'24

SSL vs TLS: Know Your Protocols for 2025

While researching how to host your website and looking up security measures you'll likely have come across terms like SSL certificate and the TLS protocol. In this article we explain the difference between SSL vs TLS, as well as how they are integrated within each other.

By Jacob Roach — 03 Sep'18 Last Updated: 17 Aug'24

How to Watch Hotstar in US & Worldwide Locations in 2025

Want to catch the latest and greatest in Indian sports and cinema? Hotstar is the ticket, but it can't always be accessed from poutside of the subcontinent. In this article, Cloudwards.net shows you how to watch Hotstar from anywhere. Bollywood bonanzas are only a click away.

By Kit Copson — 09 Aug'18 Last Updated: 04 Dec'24
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Best Online Backup for External Hard Drives in 2025

Backing up your external hard drive is a smart move as accidents can befall even the most rugged ones. To help you choose, Cloudwards.net has put together this list of the best online backup for external hard drives.

By Branko Vlajin — 20 Jun'18 Last Updated: 23 Jul'24

How to Watch the FIFA World Cup Online for Free in 2025

With World Cup fever in full swing, we here at Cloudwards.net decided to make sure you'd have the best possible resources to watch the FIFA World Cup online. All our solutions are proven to work, though you will have to use a VPN to access some; thankfully, we have some recommendations on that front, too.

By Samson Kiarie — 15 Jun'18 Last Updated: 16 Mar'25
Facts checked by Vildana Bratic