NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro has secured the third position in AV-Comparatives' 2025 Anti-Phishing Comparative Test, demonstrating a 90% average detection rate for phishing websites.
Test Results and Criteria
Conducted by AV-Comparatives, this test evaluated phishing detection capabilities across antivirus products, browsers, and VPNs using 1,000 phishing URLs over four quarterly evaluations. NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro excelled with its high detection metric, meeting the test's requirement of detecting at least 85% of phishing URLs without false positives.
The product showed zero false alarms on legitimate banking and related sites, ensuring robust performance. According to AV-Comparatives, phishing sites are a significant global threat, targeting personal data and financial information.
NordVPN's Commitment
Domininkas Virbickas, product director at NordVPN, emphasized their dedication to safeguarding users against phishing threats. Key features like Threat Protection Pro block malicious sites, remove trackers, and prevent ads, enhancing user security.
Recognizing Phishing Threats
- Verify URLs: Check for domain variations or dubious prefixes.
- Message vigilance: Beware of unsolicited requests, urgent tone, or typos.
- Enable 2FA: Adds an extra security layer to account access.
- Check HTTPS: Ensure site uses HTTPS; look for the padlock icon.
NordVPN's reputation as a reliable VPN provider is backed by features such as dedicated IP and Double VPN, in addition to its effective Threat Protection Pro.
