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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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Does using a VPN protect against Log4Shell?
Hi there. I regularly play the game Minecraft, however I am looking for ways to protect myself while playing after hearing about how hackers utilise Log4Shell to target servers in the game. Does anyone know if using a VPN provides adequate protection against this cybersecurity vulnerability? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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Are there VPNs that warn you when your device is jailbroken?
Hi there. I suspect that my iPhone has been jailbroken but I do not know if this is the case for sure and I do not know which signs to look out for to confirm if it has in fact been jailbroken. This is particularly concerning to me because I am aware that a jailbroken device can be more vulnerable to cyber attacks. However, I have heard that a VPN is able to detect if a device has been jailbroken. Does anyone know if this is true? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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Do VPNs effectively prevent botnet attacks?
Hello. I have recently learnt that Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of botnet attacks, which brings me concern due to the fact that I own a smart watch which connects to my Wi-Fi network. I am therefore seeking ways to protect my network from a botnet attack, and am wondering if a VPN is the way to go. Does anyone know if VPNs prevent botnet attacks? TYIA. Asked 10 months ago
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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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 months ago
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