Threat Protection Pro™ is a feature that automatically blocks ads, trackers, and malicious URLs. When you visit a website known for scamming people, this feature displays an in-browser alert to warn you about possible fraud. Threat Protection Pro™ also scans downloads for malware, checks your apps for security vulnerabilities, and lets you decide if you want to delete any malware-ridden files. You don't need an active VPN connection for Threat Protection Pro™ to work. Click here to learn more.
Threat Protection Pro™ is available on:
- Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11.
- macOS 12 Monterey and newer versions (only sideload app version).
Threat Protection is a feature that blocks ads, trackers, and unsafe domains based on DNS filtering. It only works when you're connected to one of the NordVPN's servers.
Threat Protection is available on:
- macOS
- Windows
- Android
- iOS
- Linux
- Android TV/Firestick
- NordVPN Chrome Extension
- NordVPN Firefox Extension
- NordVPN Edge Extension
What is the difference between Threat Protection Pro™ and Threat Protection?
The main differences between the two features are:
- Threat Protection Pro™ works without being connected to the VPN, but you must be connected to one of the NordVPN servers to use the Threat Protection feature.
- Windows and macOS devices support both Threat Protection Pro™ and Threat Protection features. Meanwhile, Android, iOS, and Linux devices and Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions support only Threat Protection.
