Unbreakable VPN Connection to Be Protected from Ransomware Attacks by Combining Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and DSL with Speedify
Just this past week over 200,000 computers were hit by a widespread ransom attack dubbed “WannaCry.” It has become a major subject of discussion worldwide, as it struck at an unprecedented scale, infecting PCs running Windows in more than 150 countries. Many major companies and organizations including the UK’s NHS, Renault, Nissan, and FedEx were affected slowing or halting operations altogether. Worst of all, security experts are expecting more attack waves to follow.
Speedify delivers an unbreakable VPN connection by intelligently bonding multiple internet sources, ensuring continuous uptime and encrypted protection.
Why Speedify is unbreakable vs. other VPNs
Most VPNs stop working the moment one of your internet connections has a problem. If your Wi-Fi glitches, or your device briefly switches between 4G / 5G and Starlink, you can suddenly lose your VPN connection.
Speedify is built to prevent that. Instead of relying on just one connection, Speedify can use all your available internet connections at the same time: Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites. If one connection slows down or drops, Speedify instantly moves your traffic to another internet source so your VPN stays connected and your online activity isn’t interrupted.
In this video, you’ll see how Speedify keeps your internet connection secure, smooth, and reliable by intelligently spreading your encrypted data across Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites. The result: an unbreakable VPN tunnel.
Combining Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G Cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and Other Satellites Together Makes Speedify VPN Unbreakable
Speedify combines 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellite into one secure and unbreakable VPN tunnel
Speedify is the only VPN app that seamlessly combines Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellite internet into one unbreakable internet connection. You get faster upload and download speeds while no one can spy on what you do online. Speedify allows you to unblock restricted content by connecting to one of the VPN servers distributed across 6 continents in 50+ cities.
Speedify will automatically detect any available Internet connections on your device, encrypting and intelligently distributing your online traffic between them for optimal performance. If you need help we have quick start guides available for most common set ups.
Speedify combines multiple personal hotspots for faster internet upload and download speeds
Speedify's Pair & Share feature enables you to connect to multiple hotspots at the same time for faster upload and download speeds and more reliable internet for everyone. Speedify's Pair & Share feature allows you to wirelessly share 4G / 5G cellular connections back and forth between multiple Speedify users on the same local network when live streaming from an event, calling from the commute or sharing from the field.
Speedify is the only app that allows you to share cellular data between PCs, Macs, iPhones and Androids. Use multiple iPhones and Android phones as hotspots for internet access and get faster upload and download speeds and mobile failover for all paired devices.
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What is Ransomware?
The name “ransomware” is a combination of 2 terms: ransom and software – it’s a type of malicious virus that blocks access to data on a device until a ransom is paid. It usually spreads by running infected files (e.g. email attachments, downloaded files from shady websites) but it can also attack without the user’s intervention, by exploiting network vulnerabilities.
After being infected, the virus will display a message requiring a payment in order to unlock (or decrypt) the data. Read more about ransomware here.
How to Protect against Ransomware Cyberattacks.
Some of you may be thinking “what are the chances of me being attacked?” especially if you haven’t experienced such issues before? Take if from security experts: it’s never too late! Here at Speedify we strongly recommend prevention when it comes to cyber attacks.
Alex Gizis, CEO of Connectify, a US company developing security software, says: “As technology advances and more devices get connected online (IoT, smart homes), cyber attacks are getting smarter and will target more device types. The ransomware on computers is just the tip of the iceberg. How would you feel if you wouldn’t be able to use your car or get locked out of your surveillance system?”
See below 5 steps you should immediately take to protect yourself:
1. Keep your operating system up to date with the latest security patches.
Whether it’s Windows, MacOS, Android or iOS, those updates are released for a reason, not just annoy you with their pesky notifications. In fact, WannaCry is exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows operating system which was addressed by Microsoft back in March 2017.
So – allow the operating system to update itself automatically, as critical updates may be released within hours of a massive attack.
2. Backup your data regularly.
This new generation of cyber threats are often one step ahead of security companies and use vulnerabilities not yet discovered by the good guys. So, it’s important to keep your sensitive data somewhere safe – on another hard disk / flash drive or in the cloud.
If you have a lot of data to protect, we recommend an automated cloud backup service such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or Apple iCloud.
3. Use a VPN to Secure your online activity.
Many businesses and public places offer free wifi to attract customers and to provide a public service. However, these companies are not IT professionals and the truth is your online privacy is not their number one priority – so how sure can you be that they have followed standard security practices to keep you safe while connected to their network?
Public wifi networks are attractive targets for hackers because they are usually easy to compromise and so many different people use them that they never run out of new targets.
The best way to protect yourself while on the Internet is not to be discoverable by a potential attacker. You can do it very easily with a VPN. It will create a secure and encrypted “tunnel” between your device and a remote server in the cloud so that a hacker will not be able to scan and push malware your way.
Speedify is a next generation fast VPN that encrypts your traffic without slowing your browsing. Best of all – you can use it on all your devices (Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS) simultaneously on the same subscription! Speedify for Teamsis also available for small businesses and enterprises, bringing the same level of security in a centralized environment.
4. Don’t open email attachments from unknown sources. Use an antivirus.
While VPNs can protect you not to get infected when somebody from outside pushes that, it won’t be able to help you if you are the one downloading or running a malware file.
With email attachments, even if appears to be coming from somebody you know, check out the message body – is the communication style similar to what you’re used to? Were you expecting something from them? Email attachments are one of the most frequent sources of infection, with people running them without thinking about it first.
So, it’s important to have an antivirus solution running on your machine, just in case. There are many free alternatives for this space, including Windows Defender from Microsoft, which is included in Windows.
5. Be extra careful when browsing dodgy websites. Use an ad blocker.
Used to browsing websites that are not for a general audience – torrents, adult, gambling, etc? You should know by now to be very careful when using them. Those websites are usually full of all kind of scareware and pop-up ads, and will most likely push malware browser extensions or apps to your device. These are strong infection vectors and are an “invitation” for hackers to have their way with your computers / mobile devices.
So, an efficient ad blocker can help you with your efforts of seeing the relevant content you’re looking for. Connectify Hotspot has a built-in ad blocker you can use to save up to 55% of bandwidth, not to mention the protection factor.
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