How VPNs Protect Against Cyber Attacks
VPNs can protect privacy and effectively guard against various cyber attacks. Here are the three main roles of VPNs in protecting against cyber attacks:
1. Preventing Man-in-the-Middle Attacks (MITM) VPNs encrypt the connection between the user and the server, effectively preventing MITM attacks. In public Wi-Fi environments, hackers may steal user data, but VPN encryption tunnel technology ensures the security of data transmission, preventing information from being tampered with or stolen.
2. Hiding IP Addresses to Prevent DDoS Attacks VPNs can hide the user's real IP address, preventing malicious attackers from directly targeting it. By using the IP address of the VPN server, VPNs can effectively mitigate the impact of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks on user devices, enhancing network security.
3. Preventing Malicious Websites and Phishing Attacks Many VPN services offer built-in malicious website filtering functions that can block potentially dangerous websites and prevent users from visiting phishing sites or being infected with malware. This reduces the risk of users falling victim to phishing and malware attacks.
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