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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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What is the difference between Conti and WannaCry ransomware?
Hi everyone, recently we received an e-mail from work warning us about ransomware attacks. They mentioned Conti an WannaCry specifically but I don't know what the difference is. Can someone help explain it better for me please?Asked 7 months ago
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Am I more susceptible to ransomware attacks while using a VPN?
Hi there I was just wondering if anyone knows more about ransomware and VPNs? I have antivirus on my personal computer but need to use a VPN for work. Will this make me more prone to ransomware attacks? Thanks. Asked 5 months ago
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Help! My work laptop was hacked in a cyber attack!
Hi guys I need urgent help. Yesterday my work laptop was hacked in what looks like a cyber attack. They've changed all the passwords for my logins and I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone had this happen to them before? Thinking of using a VPN in the future but I don't know if that will help either?Asked 5 months ago
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Does a VPN track my personal information and data?
Hi everyone, I need to set up a VPN for work purposes but I'm worried that the VPN will track and record my data. Last thing I need right now is to become the victim of a cyber attack. Is this something I need to be worried about?Asked 5 months ago
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What kind of data does a VPN hide from cyber attacks?
Hello people, I have a university test coming up. One of the topics is to do with VPNs and cyber security. Does anyone know exactly what type of data a VPN can hide from hackers? I know it already hides my IP address but are things like my search history and passwords still visible?Asked 5 months ago
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Can a VPN help with preventing cyber attacks?
Hello, I'd like to know if using a VPN can help at all with preventing cyber attacks? One of my colleagues thinks it's a great idea while another seems to think it's completely useless. What do you guys think? Asked 5 months ago
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Hackers changed my VPN password.
Hi, yesterday my VPN password was changed in a cyber attack. Does anyone know how to get it back? I'm not very tech savvy and I'm worried what kind of information the hackers might have access to. TyAsked 5 months ago
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How to increase cyber security with VPNs?
Hi everyone, caught up with a friend last week and we had a good chat about the cyber attacks that happened in 2022. He seems to think VPNs can help prevent cyber attacks. Is this true? I have a lot of data on my personal computer but have never used a VPN before. Asked 5 months ago
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Do VPNs work differently on Android for preventing cyber attacks?
Hello, I'm planning on buying a new phone very soon. Have used an iPhone my whole life but the new Samsung Galaxy looks appealing. Does anyone know if VPNs work differently on Android compared to Apple products? I don't want to get hit with a cyber attack. Thanks in advance ! Asked 5 months ago
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Linux VPN recommendations?
Hi all. I have recently switched to Linux after using Google Chrome for the last 5 years. The VPN I was using on Chrome is not available on Linux, anyone have recommendations for VPNs that work well on Linux. It needs to be a proven, well secured VPN as I can't afford any ransomware making its way through. Cheers ! Asked 5 months ago
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