Online Security & Privacy Tools

How to Protect Your Privacy Online: Step-by-Step Guide for Full Security in 2025

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: 23 Apr'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

How to Prevent Identity Theft in 2025: Protect Your Identity for Free

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: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Online Privacy Guide: Tips and Tools for Better Privacy and Security in 2025

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: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Identity Theft Statistics by State: Most & Least Dangerous US States in 2025

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: 21 May'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Myanmar VPN Ban: What Happens If You Get Caught in 2025?

In the years since the military coup of February 2021, Myanmar has witnessed a dramatic deterioration in digital freedoms. The authoritarian junta has tightened its grip on power, imposing severe restrictions on the internet. Its latest proposal, a full Myanmar VPN ban, would send even the best VPNs scrambling to work in the country, like...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 26 Apr'24 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

What Is Net Neutrality? Definition, Pros & Cons and Examples in Simple Terms in 2025

Net neutrality has been a hot-button issue over the past two decades, sparking intense debates and policy changes in the United States and around the world. The principle of net neutrality governs how internet service providers (ISPs) treat data on the internet, preventing them from discriminating against different types of online content. This principle has...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 25 Apr'24 Last Updated: 11 May'25
Facts checked by Goran Nikolić

Facebook Privacy Settings: How to Make Facebook Private, Lock Your Profile & Make Yourself Unsearchable

Facebook is one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, but it can be a place where stalkers and scammers try to take advantage of you. Whether you want to avoid intruders or just want to keep your details secure, we advise learning how to make Facebook private and combining strong privacy settings with...

By Wisdom Sablah — 23 Apr'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Delete Facebook Forever in 2025: Ditching Social Media

Social media can have a toxic effect on mental health, and they let giant technology companies harvest tons of your personal information. With this in mind, you might want to delete your Facebook account, so we’ve put together this guide on how to do it.

By Aleksander Hougen — 23 Apr'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

What Is Browser Hijacking? How to Remove It in 2025

A browser hijacker, also known as a browser redirect virus, is malicious software that manipulates a user’s web browser settings without their consent. Browser hijacking forces the browser to redirect to unwanted (and potentially dangerous) websites, impacting the victim’s online safety and privacy. Most browser hijackers come in the familiar form of suspicious toolbars, bundled...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 28 Mar'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

The Best Authenticator App for 2025: Two-Factor Authentication on iPhone & Android

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a standard practice for enhancing account security, with authenticator apps serving as a popular method for implementing 2FA and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Several factors come into play when picking the best authenticator app. The app should offer strong security, user-friendly functionality, cross-platform compatibility and reliable backup options. The top five apps...

By Mindy Born — 28 Mar'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska