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How Does a VPN Work? A Comprehensive Beginner’s Overview

eSecurity Planet

A virtual private network (VPN) does more than just mask your identity—it fundamentally changes how your data moves across the internet. But what’s really going on under the hood when you browse the web using a VPN? This process involves multiple steps and technologies working together to ensure your data remains private and secure.

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NSA releases a guide to reduce location tracking risks

Security Affairs

The United States National Security Agency (NSA) is warning of risks posed by location services for staff who work in defence or national security. The United States National Security Agency (NSA) published a new guide to warn of the risks posed by location services for staff who work in defence or national security.

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How to Use a VPN: Complete User Guide

eSecurity Planet

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel, shielding your data from hackers and ensuring your online activities remain private and secure. A VPN can provide the solution if you want to safeguard your personal information, bypass geo-restrictions, or maintain anonymity online.

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6 VPN Security Best Practices for Secure Connection

eSecurity Planet

Every network connection, every device, every user—well-meaning or not—exposes a network to risk. You can only secure the traffic that goes on within your walls. Enter the Virtual Private Network (VPN): Non-physical walls to insulate that traffic. A VPN masks traffic and connections. A VPN can establish a perimeter.

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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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When remote workers connect bring-your-own-device (BYOD) laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones to corporate assets, risk dramatically increases. Ransomware remains just one of many different threats and as security teams eliminate key vectors of attack, adversaries will shift tactics.

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What Is Edge Security? Overcoming Edge Computing Risks

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Cloud-based NaaS deployments can easily scale and are used to replace load balancers, firewall appliances, and virtual private network (VPN) solutions. Get the Free Cybersecurity Newsletter Strengthen your organization's IT security defenses by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity news, solutions, and best practices.

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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

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Threats range from severe weaknesses in Ivanti’s VPN appliances to zero-day exploits in popular software such as Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS and Telegram’s Windows client. Typically, these vulnerabilities result in remote code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing major dangers to users’ data security.

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