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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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Can a VPN protect my biometric data?
Hey. I often use my fingerprints to log into my bank accounts online, and I am looking for ways to prevent my fingerprint data from being stolen from hackers. Anybody know if using a VPN works well in securing biometric data? Thanks in advance for responses.Asked 6 months ago
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Can a VPN protect your security camera system?
Hi. I have just had a security camera system installed in my home. Since I intend on watching the security cameras remotely, I will have to put the system on the internet. However, I am concerned about how secure this will be. Does anyone know if using a VPN can protect my security camera system from hackers?Asked 6 months ago
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Does a VPN hide your online activity from a router?
Hi there. My friend advised me that WiFi routers are able to record all websites that you visit and that using incognito mode does not prevent this. Does anyone know if using a VPN can hide online activity from a WiFi router? Thanks in advance. Asked 6 months ago
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Can a VPN be used to prevent an evil twin attack?
Hi. I travel for work quite often and therefore I am always connecting to hotel and airport WiFi. However, after recently hearing about how easy it is to fall victim to an "evil twin attack" because of how hard it is to identify "evil twin networks," I am looking for ways to prevent them from occurring. Anyone know if a VPN is useful for this purpose? Asked 6 months ago
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How much of my online activity can an ISP see when connected to a VPN?
Hey. I have been advised that using a VPN keeps online activity hidden away from an ISP. However, after hearing that an ISP can see when one has connected to a VPN, I am curious about what other information is visible to an ISP while connected to a VPN. Any insights would be appreciated. Asked 6 months ago
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Which VPN protocol is the most secure?
Hi there. I have recently heard about how using a VPN protocol is beneficial for authentication and encryption and therefore I am considering using one. For anyone who has used one before, which one would you say is the most secure? Thanks for your responses! Asked 6 months ago
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How do I pause my VPN?
Hi! A friend of mine who has a VPN has mentioned that pausing it is beneficial for whitelisting a router's IP address. Does anybody know how to go about pausing a VPN? Thanks in advance.Asked 6 months ago
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How can I spot a fake VPN app?
Hey there. I have received advice to look out for fake VPN apps on the app store, as these are supposedly developed by hackers in an attempt to find personal information on one's device. However, aside from the fact that there are usually bad reviews written underneath these fake apps, I do not know what else to look out for in order to spot them. Any tips on how to spot these apps? Asked 6 months ago
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How do I check if my VPN is working?
Hello. I am not sure if my VPN is always working when my internet connection is low. Is there a way that I can check if it is working as it should? This will give me peace of mind that my digital privacy is being protected at all times. Thanks in advance for your responses.Asked 6 months ago
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Which is better between hardware and software VPN?
Hi there. I am battling to decide between buying hardware or software VPN for my business. I have heard that hardware VPN provides better speed than software VPN, but otherwise I do not know about what the differences between the two are and what benefits and drawbacks come with each of them. Any insights would be appreciated, thanks. Asked 6 months ago
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