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Bitdefender vs Windows Defender: Who Defends Best in 2025?

Most of you will know Windows Defender, and be wondering why you should upgrade to a paid alternative. In this article we pit Bitdefender vs Windows Defender and show you why, exactly.

By Ben Stockton — 16 Aug'19 Last Updated: 16 Jan'25

What Is the Five Eyes Alliance?

As a remnant of the Cold War, worldwide, multi-country spying networks still exist today. If you live in a country within the Five Eyes, you're likely being spied on, but other countries are peeking, too.

By Sandra Pattison — 26 Jul'19 Last Updated: 24 Oct'24

Bitdefender vs ESET NOD32: A 2025 Brawl

New test results are out and that means it's time for comparison. Our Bitdefender vs ESET NOD32 matchup will pit two of the toughest AVs out there against each other.

By Ben Stockton — 24 Jul'19 Last Updated: 16 Apr'24

Bitdefender vs Norton Antivirus: Smashing Viruses in 2025

Bitdefender and Norton Antivirus are two great options for protecting your computer from viruses, but which one is best? In this article, we make them fight to find out. Join us for our Bitdefender vs Norton Antivirus bout.

By Ben Stockton — 01 Jul'19 Last Updated: 16 Jan'25

Bitdefender vs Malwarebytes: Head to Head in 2025

Choosing an antivirus can be tricky: the market is huge and a lot of services seem similar. In this article, we help you pick between two top providers, by making them fight.. Get tread to rumble in this Bitdefender vs Malwarebytes bout.

By Ben Stockton — 18 Jun'19 Last Updated: 17 Aug'24

UK Porn ID: How to Avoid Buying a Porn Pass in 2025

On July 15, 2019, the UK is set to introduce its one-of-a-kind porn pass, and identifaction system that will ensure nobody under 18 in Britain watches porn. Cloudwards.net has put together several reasons why it's a terrible idea, and also how you can avoid the UK porn ID.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 29 May'19 Last Updated: 13 Nov'24

IPv4 vs IPv6: Definition, Differences, Pros & Cons Explained in 2025

The Internet Protocol (IP) is responsible for enabling seamless communication between devices and servers across the globe. However, in order to communicate, the devices must be on the same IP version: either IPv4 or IPv6. In our IPv4 vs IPv6 guide, we’ll walk you through the features and functions of these two IPs to help...

By Samson Kiarie — 25 Dec'18 Last Updated: 13 Nov'24
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Encryption Guide: Meaning, Types, Techniques & Benefits Explained in 2025

Encryption is one of the best tools for protecting your data. It’s used in many day-to-day applications — texting apps, cryptocurrency, the top VPNs, password managers and email security, to name a few. However, it’s not always clear what encryption really is or how it works. We’ll take an in-depth look at encryption in this...

By Kate Hawkins — 23 Oct'18 Last Updated: 24 Oct'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

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