Small to Medium Business
The threat and magnitude of cyber attacks on small to medium businesses are constantly on the rise. Join our community forum as we share questions, experiences, and advice on establishing and maintaining cybersecurity through the use of VPNs.
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Can a VPN be used to prevent Trojan malware?
Hi there. I am a manager at a printing store where customers commonly bring their USBs in to connect to the computers to print out documents. However, I have recently heard from a colleague that malware, including Trojan malware can be spread through USBs. Therefore I am looking for ways to prevent Trojan malware from infecting the computers at the store. Does anyone know if a VPN works for this? Thanks in advance. Asked 10 months ago
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Does using a VPN help to prevent insider threats?
Hi there. I am an operations manager at an accounting firm, and I have noticed that some of the employees sometimes visit unsafe websites using their work devices. I am therefore concerned that this may cause negligent insider threats, in the sense of devices being infected with malware out of negligence. In order to take steps towards preventing this, would it help to use a VPN? Thanks in advance for any responses. Asked 10 months ago
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Does using a VPN prevent a Pysa ransomware attack?
Hi there. I am a Director of a healthcare provider who is looking for solutions to protect patient data. This is particularly due to the threat that ransomware attacks such as Pysa pose which could lead to fatalities. However, I am unsure if a VPN offers protection against this type of attack due to the fact that attackers use multiple types of encryption. Does anyone know if a VPN protects against Pysa ransomware attacks? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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Can a VPN be used to prevent a pretexting attack?
Hi there. I have heard recently that pretexting attacks present a huge danger to businesses, and thus I am looking for ways to prevent my staff members from becoming victims to one of these attacks. This is particularly with regard to email pretexting attacks which seem easy to be trapped by. Does anyone know if using a VPN is suitable for the purposes of preventing these types of attacks? Thanks in advance. Asked 10 months ago
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Will using a VPN prevent an ARP spoofing attack?
Hello. I have recently learnt about how ARP spoofing is a serious threat to businesses due to the fact that it can clear the way for other attacks such as MITM attacks. I therefore am looking for ways to protect my marketing agency from such an attack. Does anyone know if VPNs are effective in preventing these types of attacks? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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Can a VPN protect a company from a backdoor attack?
Hi. I am one of the Directors of a medium-sized HR company. Since the company stores a lot of sensitive data about potential employees, I want to ensure that the network is as protected as possible from cyber attackers. From what I understand, a backdoor attack is one of the most dangerous types of cyber attacks due to the fact that it provides hackers with high level access in a network. Therefore, I am looking for ways to prevent this type of attack. Anyone know if a VPN provides protection against backdoor attacks? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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What are the risks that come with a VPN hack by a cyber attacker?
Hello. I work in the HR Department of a company that suffered from a VPN hack by a cyber attacker recently. However, I do not know what the risks faced by the company are as a result of the hack. Will this cause disruptions to company operations? Are there any other risks to be concerned about? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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What steps do I take if my company's VPN was hacked in a cyber attack?
Hi there. My company's VPN was recently hacked by a cyber attacker and I am concerned that sensitive data will be leaked as a result of the attack. Since the hacking took place, I have stopped using the VPN. However, I do not know which other steps to take going forward. Does anyone know which steps I should take? Thanks in advance.Asked 10 months ago
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Can unpatched VPNs cause ransomware attacks?
Hello there. My company's VPN server has not been patched yet, as I am waiting for the IT Department to sort this out. However, I am concerned that the unpatched VPN will leave the server vulnerable to ransomware attacks in the meantime. Does anyone know if unpatched VPNs are vulnerable to ransomware attacks? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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Which is better between hardware and software VPN?
Hi there. I am battling to decide between buying hardware or software VPN for my business. I have heard that hardware VPN provides better speed than software VPN, but otherwise I do not know about what the differences between the two are and what benefits and drawbacks come with each of them. Any insights would be appreciated, thanks. Asked 10 months ago
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