In a move that goes beyond what we would call the “standard VPN service,” NordVPN launched a new service to offer more comprehensive protection and make the internet safer, cleaner, and more private as you browse the web and make sure that your device is guarded against malware.
The existing CyberSec feature has evolved into a more robust security suite with amplified protection against malicious websites and ads and raised the bar by adding tracker blocking and file malware protection. What was once a task for antivirus software is now part of NordVPN — and is now called Threat Protection.
What Threat Protection is all about?
Seamlessly integrated into the NordVPN app, Threat Protection is designed to guard users against:
- Web trackers
- Harmful websites
- Infected files
- Intrusive and malicious ads
You can choose your preferred protection level by toggling all of these.
Turn off web trackers
Many of today’s websites are loaded with third-party trackers collecting data about your interactions. This data is used to form your digital profile, which can be pretty obscure but also shockingly detailed — revealing your age, health concerns, political views, and financial situation.
While VPN is great for shielding your IP address from websites – fending off trackers, in general, is a job of greater scope. That’s where Threat Protection comes in handy, complimenting VPN by blocking trackers as you browse the web so that you can experience a whole new level of privacy.
Steer away from harmful websites
No matter how tech savvy you are, there’s always a chance of accidentally ending up in a dark alley of the web. It may be a part of a phishing scam trying to trick you into giving away your private info, or it may host malware waiting to infect your device.
Browsing the web with Threat Protection is like exploring a new city with a local friend. The new feature will steer you away from dangerous websites, showing a warning message instead of loading content on such places. Then, you can go back to safety.
Avoid infected files
Clicking on an email attachment or downloading a file might cause security havoc if the file happens to be malicious. Here too, Threat Protection serves as the first line of defense.
When you’re downloading a file from the internet, Threat Protection scans it for malware. If threats are found, the file is deleted immediately before it can do any harm — and you will receive an alert with details.
You can also view and manage the history of scanned files in Threat Protection anytime.
Protection from malvertising
Flashy pop-ups, auto-play videos and colorful banners are annoying, but what’s even worse are malicious ads which can infect your device with malware or direct you to websites designed to steal your data.
Clicking on a malicious ad is an obvious risk. But sometimes, it is enough just to visit a website that contains a malicious ad.
Threat Protection is designed to reduce your exposure to malvertising by blocking ads before they even have a chance to load. Also, fewer ads mean a cleaner web and improved browsing experience.
How to get Threat Protection?
Threat Protection is available in the NordVPN apps for Windows and macOS. Get the latest version of NordVPN and click on the shield icon in the left sidebar. From that screen, you can turn on Threat Protection and follow the quick setup.
Now you’re ready to securely access the world wide! ????️
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- 5,000+ servers in the network
- Easy to use - install it and forget it
- One license is good for up to 6 devices
- Strict zero-logs policy
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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