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In this forum, cyber-conscious individuals come together to ask questions and discuss the dangers of cyberattacks, breaches, and malware, as well as developments in cybersecurity, VPNs, and threat intelligence.
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Which VPNs have the best security features for online banking?
Hi there! I do a lot of online shopping which in turn means a lot of online banking. My father always warns me about the dangers of hackers and tracers when it comes to banking online. I have decided to get ahead of this by getting a VPN to protect my privacy online. Can anyone recommend a VPN that has the best security features for online banking? Thanks!Asked a year ago
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Do banking platforms block VPNs?
I run an online clothing shop and have recently bought a new laptop to do business on. My brother helped me install a VPN to protect my private information and conceal my online browsing. I need to use this laptop to do online banking for my business, but I had the sudden realization that this might clash with the VPN. Do banking platforms block VPNs, or will my information still be safe?Asked a year ago
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Can I be blocked from accessing business funds if I’m using a VPN?
I own a small business and all my funds are in a separate bank account. I need to be able to access my funds at a moment's notice through online banking from my laptop. In order to keep my banking information and pins secure, I want to get a VPN. However, I am scared that a VPN could potentially block me from accessing my business funds.Asked a year ago
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Which VPN features improve the online banking experience?
I am very paranoid about hackers and trackers getting access to my online banking information. I wonder if getting a VPN will help to make my online activity more secure and private. Are there any VPN features that will improve the safety of my online banking information?Asked a year ago
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Are there VPNs that block ISP tracking?
Hi! I want to protect my online identity and activity as far as I possibly can. My brother knows a lot about keeping his online activity and browsing secure, so he uses a high-security paid VPN. The most important thing that I want to block is my ISP tracking. Do any/all VPNs block ISP tracking?Asked a year ago
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Can free VPN services block ISP tracking?
My brother showed me a free VPN service for me to use for my browsing and downloads. I want my internet activity to be protected- no hackers, no tracing. Since it's a free VPN service, I'm worried that I won't be protected fully. Will it be able to block the possibility of ISP tracking? Please help!Asked a year ago
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Why is it important to block ISP tracking?
Hello everyone. I have started using a free online VPN when I use the internet. I stream series and movies online and thought a VPN could make my browsing more private and safe from trackers. I previously thought that this was enough to make me secure, but now I'm hearing things about ISP tracking and how it needs to be blocked. Is this important even if you have a VPN set up?Asked a year ago
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Do I have to enable cookies in my browser if I use a VPN for browsing?
I am quite paranoid about being tracked online when I use the internet. I decided to start using a VPN to make my browsing experience more secure. Now that I use a VPN for browsing, do I have to enable cookies in my browser? And will these cookies make me vulnerable again?Asked a year ago
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Can I block targeted ads if I use a free VPN?
I get a lot of targeted ads coming up in my browsers that annoy me a lot. No matter what, these ads pop up and get in the way of my browsing experience. My friends experience the same problems, but we found a free VPN that we think could do the trick. Do free VPNs block targeted ads completely?Asked a year ago
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How do I remove ransomware from my phone?
Hi guys, last night I let the kids entertain themselves on my phone while we had guests over for dinner and this morning when I tried to unlock my phone I got hit with a ransomware pop-up. Any ideas on the best way to get rid of it? I've got an iPhone 8. Thanks! Asked a year ago
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