NordVPN's Antivirus Tool Achieves 94% Phishing Detection Rate

NordVPN's Antivirus Tool Achieves 94% Phishing Detection Rate

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NordVPN's -gen antivirus tool has blocked 94% of phishing sites in the latest AV-Comparatives test conducted from August 12 to 22, 2026. This independent evaluation tested the tool against 250 active phishing URLs and 250 legitimate URLs, resulting in zero false positives. NordVPN ranked third overall among antivirus products, following Avast and Norton. The tool's performance highlights its evolution from a basic VPN service to a comprehensive security solution. The product director emphasized the importance of having an automated safety net against increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks. This achievement builds on NordVPN's previous successes, including a 96% phishing block rate in earlier tests. The results are significant for users who face growing phishing threats in their digital interactions.

Key Points: • NordVPN's antivirus blocked 94% of phishing URLs with zero false positives. • The evaluation involved 250 phishing and 250 legitimate URLs. • NordVPN ranked third among antivirus tools, behind Avast and Norton.

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2024-06-01
NordVPN earns anti-phishing badge
NordVPN became the first VPN provider to earn the AV-Comparatives anti-phishing protection badge, requiring at least an 85% block rate.
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2026-08-12
AV-Comparatives test conducted
The independent evaluation tested NordVPN's antivirus against 250 phishing and 250 legitimate URLs.
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2026-08-22
AV-Comparatives test concluded
The test results showed NordVPN's antivirus achieved a 94% phishing detection rate with no false positives.
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