COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of cybersecurity risks can be minimized by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
A
De-anonymization by network operators
B
Key-logging
C
Use of insecure Wi-Fi networks
D
Phishing attacks
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A VPN connection disguises your data traffic online and protects it from external access. Unencrypted data can be viewed by anyone who has network access and wants to see it. With a VPN, hackers and cyber criminals can’t decipher this data. Secure encryption: To read the data, you need an encryption key .

Detailed explanation-2: -A VPN will encrypt your traffic so that this isn’t a concern. In addition to encrypting your traffic, a VPN will conceal your IP address. Cyber threats can occur if your IP address is exposed. Upon identifying your IP address, a hacker may conduct a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack against it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benefits of VPN Secure Connectivity: VPNs provide an encrypted connection between a remote user and the enterprise network. This protects against eavesdropping and reduces the risk that the remote user will be infected with malware.

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