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Can I use a VPN to protect my smart home devices from being hacked?
Hi there. I have heard through social media that there are cases of smart lights being hacked by criminals in order to commit crimes. Therefore, as someone who owns multiple smart home devices in my home, I am looking to protect these devices from being hacked. Anyone know if VPNs work for this? Thanks in advance! Asked 6 months ago
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Will a VPN provide me with protection against keyloggers?
Hello. I was under the impression that malware always needs to be installed on a device, until I recently found out that this is not the case with keyloggers. Apparently this type of malware can infect a device merely by visiting websites. With that said, I'm looking to buy a VPN to protect my device against keyloggers. However, I do not know if a VPN is suitable for this purpose. Does anyone have any insight? Thanks in advance. Asked 6 months ago
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Does PFS work with VPN to prevent cyber attacks?
Hello. I have heard about how beneficial it is to use Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) encryption to prevent data from being compromised by cyber criminals, due to the unique session keys that are generated. Therefore, I am hoping to use PFS encryption with my VPN. However, I do not know if this is possible to do. Does anyone know if PFS works with VPN? TYIA.Asked 6 months ago
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Will using a VPN protect me against a scareware attack?
Hi there. My laptop was recently infected by scareware which was very challenging for me to uninstall. For this reason, I am looking for ways to prevent a scareware attack from happening again. Is there anyone who uses a VPN who knows if it provides protection against scareware? Thanks in advance! Asked 6 months ago
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Can I use a VPN to encrypt DNS requests?
Hello. After hearing that there are ISPs that use DNS Hijacking to collect information on its users, I am looking for ways to encrypt my DNS requests. Does anyone know if using a VPN is effective for encrypting DNS requests thereby preventing DNS Hijacking? TYIA. Asked 6 months ago
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Can using a VPN while browsing websites prevent SSL stripping attacks?
Hello. My friend who works in cyber security has told me about what an SSL stripping attack is and how these types of attacks come with huge risks in terms of stolen credentials. Since I have heard that hackers intercept between an internet connection while a user is browsing the internet during the attack, I am assuming that using a VPN will help to prevent this from happening. Does anyone know if VPNs are effective for preventing SSL stripping attacks? TYIA. Asked 6 months ago
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Are VPNs useful for preventing maze ransomware attacks?
Hi there. I have recently learnt about maze ransomware and how it goes further than regular ransomware attacks by uploading files into the dark web. Since I have a Windows-operated system, which is apparently a target for these types of attacks, I am looking for ways to protect my system. Does anyone know if a VPN is useful in this regard? TYIA. Asked 6 months ago
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Is it effective to use a VPN to prevent a replay attack?
Hello. As an accountant, I work with highly confidential client credentials which I enter into an online system on a daily basis. However, I have recently learnt about how replay attacks can intercept between network communications to capture this data. I therefore am looking for ways to prevent these types of attacks from occurring. Anyone know if a VPN is useful for this? Thanks in advance. Asked 6 months ago
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What are the best VPNs for preventing cyber attacks?
Hi there. I am looking to buy a highly-rated VPN with advanced encryption to make sure that I am protected against cyber attacks. Does anyone know of any VPNs that are fit for this purpose? Thanks in advance.Asked 6 months ago
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What are some ways to prevent a ransomware attack while using a VPN?
Hi. I have recently bought a VPN with the hopes of it being able to protect me against all sorts of malware. However, I have heard from a friend that apparently it does not provide complete protection against ransomware. Therefore I am looking for best practices to follow while using the VPN to make sure I am protected. Anyone have any insight? TYIA.Asked 6 months ago
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