Online Security

The Facebook Rebrand in 2021: What Is Meta?

Facebook changed its name to Meta in late October 2021. If you’re wondering what this Facebook rebrand means, keep reading as we explore the ins and outs of the change.

By Aleksander Hougen — 06 Nov'21 Last Updated: 12 Feb'24

How to Block StingRay Surveillance in 2024 on 2G, 3G, 4G & 5G Networks

Cell-site simulators such as StingRays are widely used by law enforcement in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Keep reading to learn what these devices are, what information they collect and how you can protect yourself against them.

By Aleksander Hougen — 31 Oct'21 Last Updated: 25 Jan'24

Top Cyber Security Statistics, Facts & Trends in 2024

Like with everything else, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered cyberspace as most of the world became more dependent on the internet than ever. Businesses changed the way their operations work to slow the spread of the virus, while cybercriminals adapted to spread other kinds of viruses.

By Max Pitchkites — 28 Oct'21 Last Updated: 22 Mar'24

How to Prevent Identity Theft in 2024: 15 Tips That Will Keep You & Your Bank Account Safe

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 Mauricio Preuss & Max Pitchkites — 23 Oct'21 Last Updated: 26 Feb'24

The Best VPN for Portugal in 2024: Port Wine and Privacy

Portugal is quickly getting online, and although internet freedom is respected, net neutrality isn't. Fear not, though, with our best VPN for Portugal picks, you can browse the internet freely.

By Sandra Pattison — 20 Oct'21 Last Updated: 19 Apr'24

The Best VPN for iPad in 2024: Portable Protectors

Finding the best VPN for iPad can seem like it's more trouble than it's worth, which is why here at Cloudwards decided to delve into our archives and pick the five very best VPNs for your tablet.

By Sandra Pattison — 20 Oct'21 Last Updated: 24 Feb'24

Anonymous Browsing Guide: Silent Online Runnings in 2024

Anonymous browsing on the internet isn't an easy thing to do. Using the internet at all means your information is going to be collected, tracked or exposed in some way, but that doesn't mean you can't shrink the privacy risk down to a negligible inconvenience.

By Jacob Roach & Max Pitchkites — 10 Oct'21 Last Updated: 11 Feb'24

Ransomware Protection Best Practices: Detection and Defense Tools 2024

Businesses have enough to worry about when it comes to protecting their data from cybercriminals. There is a thriving cybercrime industry on the dark web where hackers sell bundles of data stolen from company servers via malware and phishing techniques, so businesses pay a large price for not using adequate protections. Read on for our full ransomware protection tips and tools.

By Max Pitchkites — 02 Oct'21 Last Updated: 18 Apr'24

Email Security: A Guide to Keeping Your Inbox Safe in 2024

The spot where you're most vulnerable online is your email: you'd be surprised how many successful hacks started by somebody opening a malicious message. In this guide to email security, Cloudwards.net goes through some simple ways in which you can secure your email accounts.

By Max Pitchkites — 19 Sep'21 Last Updated: 11 Feb'24

How to Get a Singapore IP Address: Hearing the Lion’s Roar in 2024

The internet in Singapore is heavily censored and monitored, so there aren’t too many reasons to need a Singapore IP address. But if you do have a reason to want to appear like you’re browsing from Singapore, we’ll show you how to do that with a VPN.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 04 Sep'21 Last Updated: 13 Mar'24