https://nordvpn.com/blog/feed/ At NordVPN, we believe that everyone deserves privacy and security online. Read our NordVPN blog for all the latest cybersecurity news and tech insights. https://nordvpn.com/blog/feed/ 2026-08-13T09:36:46.016Z This is the place for the historical record of improvements and tweaks in the NordVPN app for Windows. Updating the app lets you enjoy the freshest online and privacy experience with NordVPN, and this makes us happy. That’s a win-win. https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-windows-release-notes/ e90f90b8-0d56-45ed-8bdc-731592b12741 2026-08-13T23:59:00.000Z 2026-08-13T09:36:46.016Z We call release notes an ode to new features, improvements, squashed bugs, and extra glam added to our app. Stay in the loop on the latest updates in the NordVPN app for iOS. We don’t want you to miss a thing! https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-ios-release-notes/ c6ec2205-6ccc-4cac-b0d5-6fb6e0189d10 2026-08-13T06:40:00.000Z 2026-08-13T09:10:05.702Z Setting up a VPN is a smart and simple way to help protect your privacy and online traffic. VPN stands for virtual private network — a service that creates a secure, private connection between your device and the VPN server. In this article, learn how VPNs work, the benefits of using a VPN, and why getting a VPN (like NordVPN) is one of the best options to improve your online safety. https://nordvpn.com/blog/how-to-use-a-vpn/ 87a80ca0-c656-4a72-a5d2-33dbca4c31f0 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z 2026-08-11T12:37:39.702Z Independent testing firm Artifact Security has awarded NordVPN the only Platinum rating in its 2026 VPN performance test where five of the biggest VPN providers went head-to-head. NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Mullvad, ProtonVPN, and Surfshark were tested in line with the AMTSO testing standard for speed, leak protection, website accessibility, feature reliability, and the time it takes to connect. Of the five awards handed out, four were Gold or Silver — but only NordVPN took Platinum, the test’s highest-rated badge. https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-outperforms-rivals-in-independent-vpn-test/ 84cb6ff4-5dd7-4ce6-a54c-f49653b0f638 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z 2026-08-10T12:40:47.618Z Independent testing gives users confidence that a security product performs as promised. That’s why we’re excited to share that in July 2026, our next-gen antivirus* has earned West Coast Labs (WCL) Validated AAA certification after successfully completing the organization’s malware detection and remediation assessment. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how WCL evaluated the product and what helped it earn the certification. https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-pro-wcl-rating/ 9f82cbfe-90d6-4f85-9137-1af76d909dc1 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z 2026-08-10T07:03:54.256Z Before network traffic reaches your device, it passes through multiple security checks. One of the oldest and most common is a packet filtering firewall that examines packet headers to decide what traffic can pass through and what gets blocked. Despite its age, packet filtering remains an important part of network security because it works quickly and requires minimal resources. In this article, you’ll learn how a packet filtering firewall works, where it’s used, and what its strengths and limitations are. https://nordvpn.com/blog/what-is-packet-filtering-firewall/ a70b1015-6fbd-4fbb-a56b-5dbefbd5d6e7 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000Z 2026-08-07T07:31:07.898Z This is the space that features updates coming to NordVPN for Linux. Keep track of what’s new and what’s gotten better in the CLI and GUI apps. https://nordvpn.com/blog/nordvpn-linux-release-notes/ c7ca6eed-3f06-46f3-b78a-b0e80f846baa 2026-08-06T07:00:00.000Z 2026-08-06T07:21:01.341Z VPN technology can sound so complicated with all its alien terminology, such as “encryption,” “server configuration,” and “bandwidth.” But believe us when we say that not every VPN app is confusing or difficult to use. NordVPN, for one, isn’t. We consider it an easy VPN to use, whether you’re already familiar with cybersecurity or just starting out.So, what exactly do we mean by “easy”? How fast is the setup? Which security features should you be looking at? And why should picking an easy VPN matter to you at all? Let’s answer these questions together. https://nordvpn.com/blog/easy-to-use-vpn/ a43d6381-ce8a-4f10-b6d3-c2f7fd628e1d 2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z 2026-08-06T10:29:18.645Z Each update is more than just code — it’s a step towards a superior online experience on your TV. New features, enhancements, bug fixes, and a dash of digital elegance — that’s what you can expect from every new release of NordVPN for tvOS. https://nordvpn.com/blog/tvos-release-notes/ 23d3b642-95ad-4650-ae8e-92c42dd3825f 2026-08-05T06:24:00.000Z 2026-08-06T06:12:39.539Z According to the Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, 60% of data breaches involved an element of human error, which means even well-meaning, tech-savvy people can get caught out.1 This cybersecurity quiz shows you where your knowledge holds up — and where it doesn’t. Test what you know, identify your blind spots, and walk away with practical tips to protect yourself online. https://nordvpn.com/blog/cybersecurity-quiz-for-adults/ 7553daef-b338-41ef-a94b-99b9e8a19c2d 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z 2026-08-05T12:53:25.740Z