Threat Protection Pro™: A reliable anti-phishing solution for safer browsing

Our anti-phishing solution provides protection against most phishing types, including URL phishing, spear phishing, angler phishing, and clone phishing. For example, if you get a phishing email with a link to a fake malicious website that you click, our anti-phishing feature will automatically block that URL, preventing you from accidentally visiting it. NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro™ has also been recognized as one of the top tools for fake online shop detection during AV-Comparatives’s fake shops test.

NordVPN’s anti-phishing software automatically checks every URL you’re about to visit for threats using a transparent proxy. If it detects a threat (e.g., phishing content on a website), the URL blocks your request and shows you a warning message instead. NordVPN uses advanced anti-phishing technologies, such as purpose-built and trained AI models, to detect phishing attacks more effectively. With the help of AI and advanced cyber threat intelligence, it can stay ahead of emerging threats and provide better protection.

The full version of NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro™ is available on Windows and macOS devices. We also offer Threat Protection — a simplified version of this feature for Android, iOS, and Linux devices. While Threat Protection delivers an anti-phishing solution, it’s based on DNS filtering and doesn’t have the same level of protection.

When looking for the best anti-phishing software, choosing a provider you can trust is crucial. Look for an established company with a global user base and a strong cybersecurity reputation. The solution you get should be intuitive and easy to use — you don’t want software that’s cumbersome or difficult to set up. With threats continuing to evolve, opt for a solution that takes an innovative approach (e.g., using AI-powered tools).

Yes, you may be able to find free anti-phishing software. However, choosing a free solution comes with many risks. Most businesses need to make money, so if an anti-phishing solution doesn’t charge you a fee, there’s probably a reason. You may be getting a low level of protection or using a solution with limited capabilities. You may even be risking your privacy because some free solutions collect user data and sell it to third parties. The truth is — if you’re not paying for a product, you may be the product.

Yes, our anti-phishing software will protect you from email phishing to some extent. NordVPN’s anti-phishing solution blocks phishing sites, so if an email includes a link to a known phishing site and you click it, Threat Protection Pro™ will block it for you. However, if a phishing email asks you to reply with sensitive information, our anti-phishing tools won’t protect you from that. That’s why it’s crucial to learn how to recognize phishing emails and always think carefully before sharing any information.

NordVPN’s anti-phishing solution uses advanced techniques to identify and block potentially harmful websites. However, it may occasionally block a safe site because it may be showing some behavior typically known as suspicious. Here’s how to fix Threat Protection Pro™ blocking websites that shouldn’t be blocked. You can also check if a URL is safe using our link checker.