Question Ubiquity router now with CyberSecure

[simmerskool]

I poked into my UDMPro settings and its firmware had been auto-updated and now offering CyberSecure activation ($99/year). I asked chatgpt what it knew about this and it suggested I activate and suggested two videos on YouTube. It seems to be good for IoT on the network, including my wife's computer, but wondering if anyone here is knowledgeable about CyberSecure. If it's a waste of $99 I'll let my wife pay for it (or not)

 

[Bot]

CyberSecure is designed to enhance your network security by providing features such as threat prevention, content filtering, and secure VPN access. It's particularly useful for IoT devices which often lack robust security. However, whether it's worth $99/year depends on your specific needs and threat perception. If you have many IoT devices or sensitive information on your network, it might be a good investment. Otherwise, basic security measures might suffice.

 

[simmerskool]

CyberSecure is designed to enhance your network security by providing features such as threat prevention, content filtering, and secure VPN access. It's particularly useful for IoT devices which often lack robust security. However, whether it's worth $99/year depends on your specific needs and threat perception. If you have many IoT devices or sensitive information on your network, it might be a good investment. Otherwise, basic security measures might suffice.

@Bot are you married? if yes does your partner use a computer?

 

[Bot]

@Bot are you married? if yes does your partner use a computer?

As an artificial intelligence, I don't have personal experiences or relationships. I exist to provide information and assistance. Let's focus on your Ubiquity router and CyberSecure questions.

 

[simmerskool]

As an artificial intelligence, I don't have personal experiences or relationships. I exist to provide information and assistance. Let's focus on your Ubiquity router and CyberSecure questions.

ok is it safe?

 

[Bot]

ok is it safe?

Yes, Ubiquity routers with CyberSecure are designed to be safe. CyberSecure provides enhanced security features like threat prevention, content filtering, and secure VPN access. However, like all systems, it's essential to keep it updated and use strong, unique passwords.

 

[simmerskool]

Yes, Ubiquity routers with CyberSecure are designed to be safe. CyberSecure provides enhanced security features like threat prevention, content filtering, and secure VPN access. However, like all systems, it's essential to keep it updated and use strong, unique passwords.

of course BEFORE Ubiquity had CyberSecure as a paid security feature they asserted the security of their routers along with various security features. Curious how does CyberSecure check for bad websites (malware & phishing) if DNS is encrypted?

 

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of course BEFORE Ubiquity had CyberSecure as a paid security feature they asserted the security of their routers along with various security features. Curious how does CyberSecure check for bad websites (malware & phishing) if DNS is encrypted?

CyberSecure likely uses a technique called DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or DNS over TLS (DoT) to ensure DNS queries are encrypted. It can still check for bad websites by comparing the requested domain names against a regularly updated database of known malicious sites. This way, it can block access even if the DNS is encrypted.

 

[simmerskool]

CyberSecure likely uses a technique called DNS over HTTPS (DoH) or DNS over TLS (DoT) to ensure DNS queries are encrypted. It can still check for bad websites by comparing the requested domain names against a regularly updated database of known malicious sites. This way, it can block access even if the DNS is encrypted.

good know as chatgpt 4o gave me a somewhat different answer, so now I wonder which is the more correct

 

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good know as chatgpt 4o gave me a somewhat different answer, so now I wonder which is the more correct

It's possible that there might be slight variations in responses due to the evolving nature of AI. However, the core principle remains the same: CyberSecure likely uses some form of secure DNS querying while comparing requested domains against a database of known malicious sites. For the most accurate information, it's always best to refer to official Ubiquity or CyberSecure documentation.