KingOfAmebo:


Oga, don't argue what you know nothing about, this is not beer parlour IT gist.

At your age you still don't know some malwares run on "stealth mode" meaning it CANNOT be detected by an Anti-Virus...You can Google that too cuz I don't have time to waste on stark illiterates

Many ingorant people on nairaland claiming IT guru.

StaffofOrayan:



How is that the fault of VPN?

KingOfAmebo:


Do a search on spywares and get informed, this is not about granting permissions to the app...this is done from the backdoor, a compromised app can steal your data wether or not you grant it permission...

why are people so bent on been ignorant even after enlightening them?

Keep downloading any app you come across, las las you go fall victim to hackers as una no one hear word.

wirinet:

Half truth. Spyware can be bonded to any software, file or even email. Just one click and the spyware would install discretely and be sending info to the owner.

Paid VPN cannot come with spywares as it would damage the reputation of the vendor. That problem will be found in only free VPNs and softwares.

StaffofOrayan:


Your thread is 'how VPN can expose your bank data' all you did was advertise the need for anti virus protection!
I doubt you even understand how VPN works or it's purpose!

KingOfAmebo:


read the bolded again...I don't understand what you mean, what are you even saying self?

In trying to justify your ignorance you still sound confused...

YOU NEED A VPN APP OR SOFTWARE TO ACCESS VPN ON MOBILE DEVICES OR PC, YOU CAN ALSO GET A VPN VIA A PRE-INSTALLED BROWSER BOTH OF WHICH CAN BE COMPROMISED, EITHER WAYS YOU STILL NEED TO INSTALL THE VPN BROWSER, APP OR SOFTWARE ON YOUR DEVICE WHICH CAN BE COMPROMISED BY THE DEVELOPERS AFTER BINDING IT WITH A SPYWARE.

I can't believe I have to type this in capitals hoping you would still get my point.

Chai! The hate for government don blind plenty people eye and sense ooo.

KingOfAmebo:


Half truth, a lot of Nigerians don't pay for services hence they download free VPN and ultimately become victims.

KingOfAmebo:
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture revealed in a press conference recently that Nigerians using VPNs to bypass the popular Twitter ban in Nigeria are risking getting themselves exposed. “My advice to anybody using vpn is to stop it because when you use vpn, it exposes your entire data, including your bank account,” he said. “I am serious. So, if you’re using VPN and you think you’re hurting Lai Mohammed, you are hurting yourself,” he concluded.

As usual the minister got alot of bashing from Nigerians especially the youths who were supposed to be more informed than the old minister.

Can VPN really expose your data?

Absolutely.

But How?

I am sure alot of you have heard of spywares, If not please google it, a spyware can be "binded" to an original software or app without notice, the creators of that app or software can now spy on your activity on any device.

Ever wondered how some hackers get sms sent from your bank when using your debit card online? Before you complete a transaction a code is sent to the your registered number for authorization, since the hacker has access your device via the spyware he will see the code and even delete it immediately to avoid suspicion (this is done remotely)

With the rate at which Nigerians jump at downloading any app or software in the name of VPN they may have downloaded one that is binded with a spyware.

So, the old famous Lia Muhammad is 100% right on this one.

KingOfAmebo:
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture revealed in a press conference recently that Nigerians using VPNs to bypass the popular Twitter ban in Nigeria are risking getting themselves exposed. “My advice to anybody using vpn is to stop it because when you use vpn, it exposes your entire data, including your bank account,” he said. “I am serious. So, if you’re using VPN and you think you’re hurting Lai Mohammed, you are hurting yourself,” he concluded.

As usual the minister got alot of bashing from Nigerians especially the youths who were supposed to be more informed than the old minister.

Can VPN really expose your data?

Absolutely.

But How?

I am sure alot of you have heard of spywares, If not please google it, a spyware can be "binded" to an original software or app without notice, the creators of that app or software can now spy on your activity on any device.

Ever wondered how some hackers get sms sent from your bank when using your debit card online? Before you complete a transaction a code is sent to the your registered number for authorization, since the hacker has access your device via the spyware he will see the code and even delete it immediately to avoid suspicion (this is done remotely)

With the rate at which Nigerians jump at downloading any app or software in the name of VPN they may have downloaded one that is binded with a spyware.

So, the old famous Lia Muhammad is 100% right on this one.

StaffofOrayan:


If you have to take tech advice from a grandfather then that's on you!

KingOfAmebo:


A simple google search on spywares can save you this level of ignorance.

Godswillu:


So you are not telling the full truth.
Because from your topic you are trying to make most people believe that the use of VPN is bad.
Most people working from home use VPN to work.
Please change the topic to how Free VPN can .....

MansoryMX:


Between you and Lia Mohammed I don’t even know who is more foolish!

phemmyfour:
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Trizyd:

Do you even know how VPN works? You sound ignorant. YOU DON'T EVEN NEED A APP OR SOFTWARE ON A PC OR MOBILE PHONE TO GET A VPN UP AND RUNNING. A VPN IS BASICALLY A NETWORK SETTINGS. You can add a VPN on your mobile device without even downloading an app if you can configure it yourself, it is always at network settings. [b]The VPN apps are just to make your life easier.[b]

KingOfAmebo:


Read the trash you typed up there and then re-read my post and see if you made any sense.

How many people do you think have the time and knowledge to configure the VPN settings on their phone? If it's that simple to configure then of what use are the APPs or Softwares?

You lack comprehension and as such you couldn't understand I was referring to VPN CLIENTS (APP AND SOFTWARE) AS MENTIONED IN MY POST WHICH IS THE COMMON AND MOST POPULAR WAY PEOPLE CONNECT TO VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS.

My post is actually about ignorant people like you.

Trizyd:


You are getting emotional boy. I was only going after what you said which was wrong. Your post says a VPN is bad which is very wrong. And you said "YOU NEED A VPN APP OR SOFTWARE TO ACCESS VPN ON MOBILE DEVICES OR PC, YOU CAN ALSO GET A VPN VIA A PRE-INSTALLED BROWSER BOTH OF WHICH CAN BE COMPROMISED" A statement that is wrong, unless you don't understand the English you typing or I'm just talking to a plain dumbo. You seem not to have an idea of what you type, you probably don't think before you do.

Mikecold:
Trash

Lai Mohamed Emefiele and cbn are stealing our money directly from our bank account without vpn

HisSexcellency:
This is just a dumb attempt to justify what Mr lai mohammed said.
Virtually all apps require some form of permission to access and use some features on your phone/device in order to function optimally. Even facebook, Twitter, whatsapp, truecaller, snapchat, etc requires access to your storage, location, camera, contacts, edit/modify features on your phone.

persius555:
Android permission security features doesn't allow third party app access it's file directory without the user directly giving authorization not to talk of remote access.

Only rooted phones are prone to such attacks. All release of android flavour adhere to this. Spywares are totally banned in Google play store and developers adhere to these.

The only way to smuggle in a spyware will be via APKs, which would still require user permissions for installation

mrvitalis:

Which app don't ask for this things ...name 5 popular apps that don't ?

KingOfAmebo:


Just listen to yourself, how old are you? So to you free VPN is different from paid VPN and they function differently...where exactly in my post did I say all VPN are bad or you can't read?

Read my post again, read it slowing this time, once in the morning and twice at night before you go to bed maybe after reading it for one month you will understand what I said.