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VPNs in the UAE: Are they safe to use?
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VPNs can be used to hack devices and most of them are waste of money, say experts
Having a virtual private network (VPN) has its own set of safety risks and the UAE residents should use only trusted VPNs, experts have said. Such applications can be used to hack devices to steal login credentials or personal information.
Analysts said some VPN applications can be used for phishing attacks and that many of them are a “waste of money”.
Richard Botley, cyber resilience expert at Mimecast, said individuals in the UAE need to be aware of the security limitations offered by VPNs. They must also understand the “significant legal risks” of using them to try and access illegal or prohibited content.