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Does using a VPN prevent a fake virus warning pop up?
Hi there. I occasionally encounter fake virus warning pop ups on websites, and I am looking for ways to block these pop ups due to the fact that I have been told that clicking on these can result in malware downloads. Does anyone know if using a VPN prevents these pop ups? TYIA. Asked 4 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 4 months ago
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Can using a VPN prevent killware attacks?
Hello. I own a lot of Internet of Things (IoT) devices at home, including a heating system. However, I am concerned after learning about how cybercriminals are able to hack into these devices in order to inflict harm onto its users in the form of killware attacks. I therefore am looking for ways to protect my devices against this type of attack. Anyone know if using a VPN is effective for this? TYIA. Asked 4 months ago
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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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months ago
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