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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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Is it effective to use a VPN to prevent a replay attack?
Hello. As an accountant, I work with highly confidential client credentials which I enter into an online system on a daily basis. However, I have recently learnt about how replay attacks can intercept between network communications to capture this data. I therefore am looking for ways to prevent these types of attacks from occurring. Anyone know if a VPN is useful for this? Thanks in advance. Asked a year 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 a year 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 a year 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 a year 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 a year 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 a year ago
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What are the best VPNs for preventing cyber attacks?
Hi there. I am looking to buy a highly-rated VPN with advanced encryption to make sure that I am protected against cyber attacks. Does anyone know of any VPNs that are fit for this purpose? Thanks in advance.Asked a year ago
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What are some ways to prevent a ransomware attack while using a VPN?
Hi. I have recently bought a VPN with the hopes of it being able to protect me against all sorts of malware. However, I have heard from a friend that apparently it does not provide complete protection against ransomware. Therefore I am looking for best practices to follow while using the VPN to make sure I am protected. Anyone have any insight? TYIA.Asked a year ago
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Are remote access VPNs more vulnerable to ransomware attacks?
Hi there. I have heard that remote access VPNs pose more of a risk to being attacked by ransomware than other types of VPNs. Apparently this is because this type of VPN requires VPN server exposure on the internet. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanks in advance. Asked a year 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 a year ago
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