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Do VPNs prevent DDoS attacks during crypto transactions?
Hi there. I have heard recently that crypto transactions are vulnerable to DDoS attacks. I therefore am looking for ways to protect myself during crypto transactions, and I am hoping that a VPN will be useful for this. Does anyone know if VPNs prevent DDoS attacks during crypto transactions? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Can I be protected from IP spoofing by using a VPN?
Hello. I have heard from a friend that hackers are able to spoof trusted IP addresses in order to obtain access into a computer network. Apparently this is called IP spoofing. As far as I know, VPNs are able to provide anonymous IP addresses to hide an IP address. But does anyone know if VPNs protect against IP spoofing? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Does using a VPN protect against attacks caused by SMB vulnerabilities?
Hi there. I currently use applications that require SMB Protocol. However, I am concerned about continuing to use these applications, as I have heard that there are cyber attacks which arise out of a result of vulnerabilities with SMB Protocol. Does anyone know if a VPN is useful in protecting against attacks which result from these vulnerabilities? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Will using a VPN help me to prevent a typosquatting attack?
Hello. As someone who types very fast, I am prone to miss-typing a URL when trying to find a website. However, I have heard that this type of mistake can be dangerous due to the fact that it can lead to landing on a fake website which can further lead to a typosquatting attack. I therefore would like to protect my device against such an attack. Does anyone know if a VPN is useful in this regard? Thanks! Asked a year ago
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Can I use a VPN to prevent swatting?
Hello. I am an active user in gaming forums, however, I have heard that swatting attacks can happen to users in these forums based on the fact that swatters can trace IP addresses of those who post in the forums. Therefore, I am wondering if a VPN would help me to avoid a swatting attack by hiding my IP address? Any insights would be appreciated, thanks. Asked a year ago
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Will using a VPN help me to avoid packet sniffing?
Hello. I have recently heard that cyber criminals use packet sniffing software to steal data which flows through a network. Apparently this is something that commonly happens. Thus, I am looking for ways to protect my network against packet sniffing. Does anyone know if a VPN is sufficient for this? Thanks for any responses! Asked a year ago
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Can a VPN be used to prevent Discord malware?
Hi there. I regularly play games on Discord, and I have recently heard from another user that malware can be spread on the platform by users through file uploads. I therefore am looking for ways to guard against Discord malware. Does anyone know if a VPN works for this? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Will using a VPN prevent my webcam from being hacked?
Hello. After hearing about how hackers can use remote-control malware to hack into a laptop's webcam, I am looking for ways to protect my webcam from being hacked. Does anyone know if using a VPN works to prevent being spied on through a webcam? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Does using a VPN prevent a fake virus warning pop up?
Hi there. I occasionally encounter fake virus warning pop ups on websites, and I am looking for ways to block these pop ups due to the fact that I have been told that clicking on these can result in malware downloads. Does anyone know if using a VPN prevents these pop ups? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Can using a VPN prevent killware attacks?
Hello. I own a lot of Internet of Things (IoT) devices at home, including a heating system. However, I am concerned after learning about how cybercriminals are able to hack into these devices in order to inflict harm onto its users in the form of killware attacks. I therefore am looking for ways to protect my devices against this type of attack. Anyone know if using a VPN is effective for this? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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