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  • December 30, 2023
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I have MS system 10 because MS 11 is a storage hog.  I am a happy camper though.

Which is the fasted port to aim for with Webroot VPN. I am in Canada and use it all the time (I’m happy with it).  While living in the Middle East I used Houston, TX as my VPN port.

Can the VPN be hacked?

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Hello @oildoc 

 

Very interesting question and I never thought about it! You can use any sever that is listed in Webroot’s VPN. I searched Google and found this.

 

Can a VPN Be Hacked?

 

Our Verdict

VPN services can be hacked, but it’s extremely difficult to do so. Most premium VPNs use OpenVPN or WireGuard protocols in combination with AES or ChaCha encryption – a combination almost impossible to decrypt using brute force attacks. Using a VPN doesn't prevent you being hacked entirely, but it reduces the risk significantly.

 

https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/can-a-vpn-be-hacked/

 

More here: https://www.systweak.com/blogs/how-to-know-if-your-vpn-is-hacked/

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  • December 30, 2023

Hello @oildoc 

 

Very interesting question and I never thought about it! You can use any sever that is listed in Webroot’s VPN. I searched Google and found this.

 

Can a VPN Be Hacked?

 

Our Verdict

VPN services can be hacked, but it’s extremely difficult to do so. Most premium VPNs use OpenVPN or WireGuard protocols in combination with AES or ChaCha encryption – a combination almost impossible to decrypt using brute force attacks. Using a VPN doesn't prevent you being hacked entirely, but it reduces the risk significantly.

 

https://www.top10vpn.com/guides/can-a-vpn-be-hacked/

 

More here: https://www.systweak.com/blogs/how-to-know-if-your-vpn-is-hacked/


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I am with Proton VPN, and I feel very secure.


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Tarnak wrote:

I am with Proton VPN, and I feel very secure.

I use IVPN and it works awesome on all of my devices! But like above they can be hacked but a very low chance.


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