Take cybersecurity to the next level with NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro™
Threat Protection Pro™ is an award-winning cybersecurity suite that makes online protection simple.
Enjoy a more private online experience.
Surf with advanced browser security.
Stop threats before they do any harm.
From $1.99/month
Certified by security experts
Threat Protection Pro™ has undergone multiple independent tests to verify and confirm its proficiency. This is what software security testers are saying about Threat Protection Pro™:
AV-Comparatives: Anti-phishing
AV-Comparatives has approved Threat Protection Pro™ as a reliable anti-phishing tool that is highly effective at protecting users from online scams. Thanks to the Threat Protection Pro™ feature, NordVPN became the first and only VPN to be attested as an anti-phishing tool.
AV-Comparatives: Fake shop detection
AV-Comparatives has certified Threat Protection Pro™ as an effective fake online shop detection tool.
AV-Test
Cybersecurity experts from AV-Test rated Threat Protection Pro™ as the best anti-malware solution among other VPNs offering similar functionality.
West Coast Labs
West Coast Labs has acknowledged Threat Protection Pro™ to be an advanced cybersecurity product with prominent antivirus features that meet WCL antivirus standards for malware detection and remediation.
What is Threat Protection Pro™?
Threat Protection Pro™ is a powerful, effective, and lightweight antivirus tool. Integrated directly into the NordVPN app, this cybersecurity feature ensures safer and smoother browsing while protecting you from phishing and other cyber threats. Explore what our most advanced feature has to offer.
Threat Protection Pro™ vs. most web security tools
See how Threat Protection Pro™ compares to other web security tools:
| |  | Most web security tools |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious website blocker | | |
| Tracker blocker | | |
| Scam and fraud alert | | |
| Anti-phishing protection | | |
| Malware scanner | | |
| Real-time threat intelligence | | |
| Network-wide ad blocking | | |
| URL cleaner | | |
The information in this comparison table was last verified on August 21, 2025, on the official tool providers' websites, and is subject to change.
Better digital protection
Powered by AI, Threat Protection Pro™ scans your downloads for malware, identifies phishing attempts and dangerous websites, and blocks ads before they load.
Forget about phishing, scams, and malicious sites
Threat Protection Pro™ has your virtual back 24/7, protecting you from visiting fake websites that host malware or phishing attacks. Additionally, it will notify you whenever you enter a page known for fraud or scamming people.
Threat Protection Pro™ was certified as a reliable anti-phishing tool by independent testers from AV-Comparatives, making NordVPN the first and only VPN app to receive this certification.
Avoid downloading malware and viruses
Threat Protection Pro™ is designed to protect your computer from malware-ridden downloads. It will block your access to malware-hosting websites and check downloads for viruses. If they are found to be infected and dangerous, these files will be removed before they can harm your device.
Explore the internet without ads and trackers
With Threat Protection Pro™, you experience safer and faster browsing without visual clutter. Block ads and prevent trackers from following you around the internet and gathering data about you.
Threat Protection Pro™ blocks over 50 billion trackers a month
Every time you go online, you're exposed to invisible threats. Hackers are getting smarter, trackers follow you everywhere, and those legitimate-looking emails asking for your password are almost always scams. It's a lot to worry about when you just want to browse in peace.
Threat Protection Pro™ doesn't just promise security. It blocks over 50 billion trackers, more than 50 million scam sites, and more than 10 million malware attacks every month. All in real-time, before any of it touches your device. Simply put, it prioritizes your security.
How to enable Threat Protection Pro™
You can use Threat Protection Pro™ on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Open the NordVPN app
Download the NordVPN app for Windows and log in.
2. Click the shield
Click the shield icon in the left-side menu to open Threat Protection Pro™ settings.
3. Enable the features you want to use
Toggle the switch next to the Threat Protection Pro™ features you need — and that’s it!
