Online Security & Privacy Tools

The Best Free Philippines VPN in 2025: Best VPN Provider to Protect Your Internet Connection For Free

Most free VPNs don’t offer good performance or safety. We generally don’t recommend them, with the exception of a few free VPNs that come from reputable providers. In this guide, we help you find the best free Philippines VPN.

By Arjun Ruparelia — 20 May'24 Last Updated: 21 Feb'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Unblock Facebook in Russia in 2025: Avoid the Russian Ban

A VPN is the best way to bypass Russian geoblocks and access Facebook. In this guide, we'll show how to unblock Facebook in Russia using a VPN, as well as what to look for in a VPN and how to set it up. You'll also learn our top three VPNs for Facebook in Russia.

By Wisdom Sablah — 19 May'24 Last Updated: 26 Jan'25

How to Get a Pakistani IP Address in 2025: A Lahore Location

If you’ve tried to access Pakistani content while outside of Pakistan, chances are, you’ve encountered geoblocks. It’s common but can be annoying. The only way to get around it is to change your IP address. In this article, we’ll tell you how to get a Pakistani IP address.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 19 May'24 Last Updated: 31 Jan'25

How to Change DNS Server in 2025: 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: 07 Nov'24
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Hide.me vs CyberGhost 2025: VPN Features, Pricing and Performance Compared

At first glance, both CyberGhost and hide.me seem pretty evenly matched, with comparable features, geo-unblocking abilities and security protocols. In this hide.me vs CyberGhost comparison, we pit these two services against each other to determine once and for all whether one is better.  Ultimately, we concluded that those who are looking for stronger streaming performances...

By David Borgogni — 14 May'24 Last Updated: 20 Oct'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

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: 28 Mar'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 Nov'24
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: 13 Feb'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Hola VPN Review: Is My Connection Secure in 2025? 

Hola is a dangerous virtual private network that asks you to trade away your privacy in exchange for a lackluster service. We found weak encryption and almost no features while testing Hola VPN for this review. Do yourself a favor and check our list of the best VPNs for alternatives. If Hola’s free version entices...

By Samuel Chapman — 07 May'24 Last Updated: 17 Oct'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Identity Theft Risk 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: 03 Mar'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz