Use mitigation tools and services, monitor traffic, and maintain backup systems.
Use mitigation tools and services, monitor traffic, and maintain backup systems.
In this game, I was warned in my clan that one of my members is a DDOSer who takes money to shut people down. We plan to expel him for this reason, but also because he doesn’t quite fit in. I’m worried he might expose my identity or launch a DDOS attack against me. Since I don’t use a VPN, it seems very likely he could take me down easily. How can I protect myself?
Using a VPN can help protect your connection, but it won’t completely stop attacks. If he targets your IP address, it may disrupt your internet access in your home network, but it shouldn’t damage your router. Since you have multiple users, a single VPN session won’t cover everyone—consider setting up separate connections or sharing a single shared VPN for the family.
It seems you're trying to convey that you're aware of the situation but haven't been fully informed yet. You're also considering using a VPN as a precaution.
Situation is worsening. This person just committed a serious offense—used a photo of his home, threatened someone online, and is threatening legal action. I’m considering reporting them but need a VPN first. Should I go with Express or Nord? Reports suggest Express is quicker, while Nord offers stronger privacy. For using a VPN against a DDOS attack, it can help mask your traffic and protect your data during the process.
Well I've heard good things about Nord, not sure about express. Malwarebytes is offering their own VPN service. For $59 per year you can protect up to five devices on your account. Its brand new, and I haven't tried it myself, so I can't really speak to its quality. Its very hit and miss with its speed test results from what I've seen with others using it. There is apparently a 60 day money back guaranteed for it though, in case you don't like it. Beyond this, you'd be better off reporting this cunt to the FBI, because they consider DOS attacks a federal offense. They take cyber crimes very seriously. Link: https://www.malwarebytes.com/vpn/
I’m not sure about this, an IP address doesn’t reveal your actual address. At most it assigns you to a city and its domain name, which might offer more detail if your ISP knows the local cabinet. Usually it only shows the city your ISP serves, not your exact location. To get a precise address they’d likely have to use malware to access location data or trick you into visiting a suspicious server, which is uncommon for accuracy. It’s possible malware stole a document mentioning your address—this would require significant effort and legal issues.