NordVPN presents: NordLabs — innovation in action

NordLabs is a platform for experimental projects and cutting-edge innovations. It’s a space for NordVPN’s engineers and software developers to unleash their creativity and experiment with the latest technologies.

Our success in creating a top-notch VPN service inspired us to explore other emerging technologies, including machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). NordLabs’ mission is to stay one step ahead and develop innovative tools and services to offer our users even more digital confidence.

At NordVPN, we see our users’ increasing interest in the development of the latest cybertech. So another reason we created NordLabs is to invite you to participate in the creation process of new products.

Join the NordLabs waitlist and be the first to try our experimental products. These products are still in the developmental stage, so they may need further improvement. You are welcome to test them, enjoy their benefits for free, and share your feedback to help our team make them ready for mainstream use.

The first two tools NordLabs presents for you to test and use are the AI Phishing Assistant and Link Checker.

AI technology is becoming more advanced by the day, allowing cybercriminals to develop elaborate phishing scams. This is where project AI Phishing Assistant comes in, trying to beat them to the punch. This security tool is a browser extension that helps you detect phishing emails and avoid falling for the scammers’ bait.

Once you install it, request AI phishing assistant to scan your emails. It will let you know how likely it is they are phishing scams. It also explains which aspects of the email determined its decision and what signs you should look out for in the future.

NordLab’s Link Checker is a manual URL checking tool that examines the safety of the websites you visit. It’s based on a machine learning model that detects whether a website possibly hosts malware, is fake, or is used for zero-day phishing attacks or botnets. We train this proprietary ML model by using both URL databases and the intelligence gathered by our experts.

We’ve already released this tool, so you can visit our Link Checker webpage and use it for free to avoid stumbling upon fake or malware-ridden websites. Simply enter the URL of the website you want to visit and click “Analyze.” In seconds, Link Checker will inform you if it detects any signs of malicious activity associated with the URL.

If you’re excited about tech and eager to take part in the development of NordLabs’ innovations, join the NordLabs waitlist and receive exclusive access to our products. By putting your email down on the waitlist, you’ll receive an invitation to test our experimental tools and share your feedback to help us decide which tools to develop further.

These tools are still at an early developmental stage, so you might encounter flaws and false positives. Let us know which aspects we need to fix or work on.

Steer clear of phishing scams with our AI Phishing Assistant and browse safely using Link Checker. Sign up for the waitlist and test more products before they hit the market. Join us in our mission to create cutting-edge innovations for a safer online experience for all.