How does Threat Protection Pro™ work?
Threat Protection Pro™ works by checking each potentially hazardous action you take (like clicking on a link) for known risks. It automatically blocks malicious links that seek to take you to dangerous websites, stops privacy-unfriendly web trackers, and performs many other functions to keep you safe online.
Additionally, Threat Protection Pro™ has a driver that automatically detects newly downloaded files and scans them for malware. If the Threat Protection Pro™ engine can’t determine if an executable file is dangerous, it can upload the latter to the cloud for an advanced scan. Don’t worry — to protect your privacy, Threat Protection Pro™ will never upload files that contain personal data (such as images, PDFs, or text documents).
All threats neutralized by Threat Protection Pro™ — blocked ads, trackers, malicious websites, and malware-infected files — are compiled in a handy dashboard. By analyzing the frequency and source of the threats you face, you can determine which websites you definitely should avoid in the future.
And the best part? You can personalize Threat Protection Pro™ to suit your needs by turning specific safeguards (such as file protection) on or off. And because it is a separate product integrated into NordVPN, you don’t even need to be connected to a VPN server to get all of Threat Protection Pro™ benefits.