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Will using a VPN prevent my Instagram from being hacked?
Hello. For some reason my Instagram account was hacked twice over the past month. After the first time, I did reset my password. However, that did not prevent it from being hacked again. I therefore am looking for added protection to avoid being hacked in future. Does anyone know if using a VPN prevents being hacked on Instagram? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Is it useful to use a VPN to prevent a pharming attack?
Hi. Not along ago I heard about how hackers use pharming attacks to lure people into websites under the guise of low prices for example. This is concerning for me, due to the fact that I am always looking out for bargains while shopping online. I therefore am looking for ways to protect my server and device from this type of attack while I shop. Anyone know if using a VPN is effective for this? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Can using a VPN prevent a dictionary attack?
Hi there. One of my friends told me about how cyber criminals guess account passwords to systems online in order hack into these systems in the form of a dictionary attack. This has caused a concern that this may happen with my passwords, and I therefore am looking for ways to prevent these types of attacks from occurring. Does anyone know if a VPN is a good way to do so? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Will using a VPN prevent a Conti ransomware attack?
Hi there. I have started taking steps to preventing ransomware attacks on my laptop, one of these steps being using a VPN while using public Wi-Fi. However, I was told by a friend that Conti ransomware attacks are different to usual ransomware attacks due to the fact that this type of attack encrypts files at a high speed. I am therefore curious as to whether a VPN is effective for preventing this type of ransomware attack given how fast it encrypts files? Thanks in advance for any responses. Asked a year ago
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Can using a VPN prevent a WannaCry ransomware attack?
Hi there. I had heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack a few years ago, and so I was shocked to hear from a friend that these attacks are still a threat today. I therefore have updated my computer's software and it has been patched in order to prevent such an attack. However, if I wanted additional protection against this type of ransomware attack, would a VPN be useful? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Can using a VPN help to prevent being infected with fileless malware?
Hi. I have recently learnt about fileless malware and how it exploits the trust of those who use commonly used tools. This is concerning to me, because I am assuming that this means that it is easy to fall victim to this type of cyber attack. Therefore, I am hoping to guard against such an attack by using a VPN. Does anyone know if VPNs are effective for this? Thanks in advance. Asked a year ago
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Does using a VPN protect me against UPnP security vulnerabilities?
Hi there. I have been using a UPnP-enabled router for a while now in order to connect my devices to Wi-Fi. However, I have recently heard that these routers can be used by cyber criminals due to the settings in the router. Does anyone know if using a VPN will provide protection against UPnP security vulnerabilities? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Does using a VPN protect against Log4Shell?
Hi there. I regularly play the game Minecraft, however I am looking for ways to protect myself while playing after hearing about how hackers utilise Log4Shell to target servers in the game. Does anyone know if using a VPN provides adequate protection against this cybersecurity vulnerability? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Are there VPNs that warn you when your device is jailbroken?
Hi there. I suspect that my iPhone has been jailbroken but I do not know if this is the case for sure and I do not know which signs to look out for to confirm if it has in fact been jailbroken. This is particularly concerning to me because I am aware that a jailbroken device can be more vulnerable to cyber attacks. However, I have heard that a VPN is able to detect if a device has been jailbroken. Does anyone know if this is true? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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Do VPNs effectively prevent botnet attacks?
Hello. I have recently learnt that Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of botnet attacks, which brings me concern due to the fact that I own a smart watch which connects to my Wi-Fi network. I am therefore seeking ways to protect my network from a botnet attack, and am wondering if a VPN is the way to go. Does anyone know if VPNs prevent botnet attacks? TYIA. Asked a year ago
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