Online Privacy Guides

Is My Phone Being Tracked: Can Someone Track My Phone If My Location Is Off? 2026 Guide

You might have asked yourself, “Can someone track my phone if my location is off?” The short answer is “yes.” Even when you turn off your location on your Android device or iOS phone, third parties can track your phone using other means, such as GPS trackers, the nearest cell tower, cell-site simulators, public WiFi...

By Wisdom Sablah — 04 Sep'24 Last Updated: 05 Feb'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Social Security Data Breach: What to Do, How to Check, How to Protect Yourself in 2026

In a way, the data compromised in the National Public Data breach was stolen twice: first by the data broker itself — which allegedly scraped it from protected sources without its subjects’ permission — and then a second time by the hacker or hackers known as SXUL. We’ll explain how to tell if this social...

By Samuel Chapman — 02 Sep'24 Last Updated: 18 May'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Remove Your Data From People-finder Sites 2026: Protecting Your Personal Info Online

If you don’t want your personal data to be sold to third-party companies without your approval, you should remove yourself from data collection sites immediately. It may sound difficult and time-consuming, but there are tools to make it easier.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 01 Sep'24 Last Updated: 29 Jun'26
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Block My Phone From Being Tracked in 2026: Untap iPhone and Android Devices

Ideally, your smartphone’s data should be accessible only to you. However, this data is so valuable that some third parties are willing to use nefarious means to access it. This guide will help you safeguard your privacy and learn how to block your phone from being tracked. To get started, though, you should use one...

By Samson Kiarie — 12 Aug'24 Last Updated: 04 Mar'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

What Is the VPN TunnelVision Attack Vulnerability? Are VPNs Still Safe to Use? 2026

The publication of a report on a new potential exploit known as TunnelVision rocked the VPN world in May 2024. According to researchers, the TunnelVision attack vulnerability can be used to redirect user traffic outside an encrypted VPN tunnel, all while the user remains unaware of what’s happening. To be clear, the report did not...

By Samuel Chapman — 22 May'24 Last Updated: 11 Jul'26
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Change DNS Server in 2026: Get a Different DNS Address

Changing your DNS server to a more private option is easy to do and can result in better privacy, security and speeds. The process varies for different operating systems, though. Read on to learn how to change DNS settings on Windows, Mac, Android, iOS and routers.

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 19 May'24 Last Updated: 16 Jul'26
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Protect Your Privacy Online: Step-by-Step Guide for Full Security in 2026

Here at Cloudwards, we strongly advocate using security tools whenever you go online, especially one of the best VPNs. In this article, we’ll explain why that’s so important and cover quick, effective tips on how to protect your privacy online. As you browse the internet, you might leave sensitive digital trails of your activity. You...

By Wisdom Sablah — 08 May'24 Last Updated: 24 Jul'26
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

How to Prevent Identity Theft in 2026: Free & Paid Protection Options

There are more consequences to identity theft than credit card fraud. It's a crime that can put you in trouble with the authorities if someone else commits crimes under your name -- but with the right knowledge and tools, you can avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 07 May'24 Last Updated: 24 Apr'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Online Privacy Guide: Tips and Tools for Better Privacy and Security in 2026

If you browse without protecting your privacy, you might fall victim to hackers or online predators. Companies can gather and profit from your online data, while restrictive governments can monitor and censor your activity. In this online privacy guide, we’ll highlight some tried-and-tested tips to help you protect your online activities.  The tips we share...

By Wisdom Sablah — 07 May'24 Last Updated: 24 Jun'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Identity Theft Statistics by State: Most & Least Dangerous US States in 2026

Identity theft is a huge problem in the United States, with Americans having lost as much as $12.5 billion in 2023 alone. Credit card fraud was the most rampant form of identity theft, with more than 380,000 reports made in 2023. Today’s identity theft statistics are concerning, so we’re discussing identity theft by state to...

By Arthur Sabayi — 06 May'24 Last Updated: 30 Jan'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz