NORDVPN Threat Protection: What is it and how to use it?
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:42 am
Threat Protection is a product from the team that created NordVPN . From now on, Threat Protection will be a separate product. NordVPN Threat Protection is designed to provide a safer web browsing experience:
Block malicious websites such as fake , phishing and malware - Threat Protection will prevent you from visiting them;
Pause annoying ads and trackers;
Identifying files infected with malware .
Threat Protection is available on macOS and Windows platforms . It is compatible with Chrome , Firefox, Safari , and Edge browsers . Firefox users will need to restart the browser saudi arabia b2b leads
after enabling Threat Protection . This can be done by typing “about:profiles” in the browser’s search tab and then clicking the “Restart normally” button on the right. Threat Protection will automatically generate 7-day reports with information about blocked trackers, websites, ads, and detected malicious files. Additionally, at any time, users can always check the blocked trackers, as well as the files and websites that have been scanned in the last 7 days.
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1 How does NordVPN Threat Protection work?
1.1 Blocking Malware
1.2 Trackers
1.3 Announcements
1.4 Extremely light
2 How to Use NordVPN Threat Protection
3 Nord Security Reference Information
4 Threat Protection Pricing
4.1 Related publications:
How does NordVPN Threat Protection work?
Blocking malware
Threat Protection prevents users from accidentally visiting malicious websites and checks downloaded files for malware , removing dangerous ones before they can cause harm . Threat Protection performs a deep scan of all executable files up to 20 MB in size. It does not scan files that may contain personal information, such as PDF or .DOCX. Some files on flash drives may be scanned for Windows users, for example if they are downloaded from the Internet.
Trackers
Threat Protection blocks third-party trackers that collect private information.
Announcements
Threat Protection blocks intrusive ads such as pop-ups , which can be not only annoying but also dangerous, as some of them may contain malware .
Extremely light
NordVPN Threat Protection is very lightweight and not only does it not slow down your computer, it also improves your browser's performance by blocking intrusive ads and trackers, making websites load faster.
How to Use NordVPN Threat Protection
Click the shield icon on the left side of the screen. Turn on the Threat Protection toggle and go to Settings to turn on/off the various threat protection features. If you have a VPN subscription , threat protection will also be enabled even when you are not connected to a VPN server .
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Nord Security Reference Information
NordVPN has 14 million users . NordVPN is a product of Nord Security. Other Nord Security products include NordPass ( a password manager ), NordLocker ( a file encryption and storage tool ), NordLayer ( a VPN business ), and NordWL (a suite of tools for building VPN products). NordVPN operates under the jurisdiction of Panama, which has no data retention laws.
Threat Protection Pricing
1 month and 1 year. There is also a 30-day risk-free full refund . The current price for a 1 month subscription is $4.99. The 1 year subscription is 50% off and costs $29.88 or $2.49 per month. However, users who purchase a Nor
Block malicious websites such as fake , phishing and malware - Threat Protection will prevent you from visiting them;
Pause annoying ads and trackers;
Identifying files infected with malware .
Threat Protection is available on macOS and Windows platforms . It is compatible with Chrome , Firefox, Safari , and Edge browsers . Firefox users will need to restart the browser saudi arabia b2b leads
after enabling Threat Protection . This can be done by typing “about:profiles” in the browser’s search tab and then clicking the “Restart normally” button on the right. Threat Protection will automatically generate 7-day reports with information about blocked trackers, websites, ads, and detected malicious files. Additionally, at any time, users can always check the blocked trackers, as well as the files and websites that have been scanned in the last 7 days.
Contents hide
1 How does NordVPN Threat Protection work?
1.1 Blocking Malware
1.2 Trackers
1.3 Announcements
1.4 Extremely light
2 How to Use NordVPN Threat Protection
3 Nord Security Reference Information
4 Threat Protection Pricing
4.1 Related publications:
How does NordVPN Threat Protection work?
Blocking malware
Threat Protection prevents users from accidentally visiting malicious websites and checks downloaded files for malware , removing dangerous ones before they can cause harm . Threat Protection performs a deep scan of all executable files up to 20 MB in size. It does not scan files that may contain personal information, such as PDF or .DOCX. Some files on flash drives may be scanned for Windows users, for example if they are downloaded from the Internet.
Trackers
Threat Protection blocks third-party trackers that collect private information.
Announcements
Threat Protection blocks intrusive ads such as pop-ups , which can be not only annoying but also dangerous, as some of them may contain malware .
Extremely light
NordVPN Threat Protection is very lightweight and not only does it not slow down your computer, it also improves your browser's performance by blocking intrusive ads and trackers, making websites load faster.
How to Use NordVPN Threat Protection
Click the shield icon on the left side of the screen. Turn on the Threat Protection toggle and go to Settings to turn on/off the various threat protection features. If you have a VPN subscription , threat protection will also be enabled even when you are not connected to a VPN server .
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Nord Security Reference Information
NordVPN has 14 million users . NordVPN is a product of Nord Security. Other Nord Security products include NordPass ( a password manager ), NordLocker ( a file encryption and storage tool ), NordLayer ( a VPN business ), and NordWL (a suite of tools for building VPN products). NordVPN operates under the jurisdiction of Panama, which has no data retention laws.
Threat Protection Pricing
1 month and 1 year. There is also a 30-day risk-free full refund . The current price for a 1 month subscription is $4.99. The 1 year subscription is 50% off and costs $29.88 or $2.49 per month. However, users who purchase a Nor