Remove malware and protect your devices with NordVPN

Use Threat Protection and avoid malicious software.

What is malware?

Malware is a piece of malicious software that’s designed to intentionally cause damage to your device. Someone might send it to you disguised as a different file. You might also accidentally download it yourself together with some other legitimate piece of software. Or it could infect your device through malicious websites.

There are many kinds of malware, and they act in different ways. Some are designed to make money for their creators by using the resources of your devices. Others might encrypt all your files and demand a ransom. And some will destroy all the data they can find on your device — just because.

How to prevent Malware

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Click carefully

Be a responsible internet user and pay attention. One wrong click could be fatal, so be careful when you interact with pop-ups or land on shady or even fake websites. The “Download” button or the “X” on an ad can sometimes be fake to trick people into clicking — don’t be fooled.

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Use apps responsibly

Keep your software up to date and never download apps, especially free ones, without doing research first. See what other people have to say about them, and only use the official developer’s website to download the software.

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Use security software

By the time you find out that malware is already on your device, it could be too late to save your data. Prevention is key, so make sure to use something that will stop malware from getting into your phone or laptop in the first place. Something like NordVPN.

Block malware with NordVPN

Turn Threat Protection on and let NordVPN do the rest. How does it work?

Before connecting you to any website, NordVPN checks a real-time list of websites that are known for hosting malware. If it detects you’re trying to visit a dangerous page, NordVPN will block your access. Instead of landing on the webpage, you’ll get a warning message.

Remove malware with NordVPN

Phishing emails are getting more sophisticated every day. Anyone can accidentally download a malicious attachment and not even realize it. But with NordVPN, you won’t have to worry about that.

NordVPN checks the files you download for malware — it scans them the moment they reach your device. If malicious software is detected, you’ll be immediately notified, so you can delete the file before it does any damage.

How to enable malware blocking on NordVPN

Open the NordVPN app.

Find the shield icon and click on it.

Toggle the Threat Protection switch on.

Frequently asked questions

How do I block malware?

Use NordVPN, and our advanced Threat Protection feature will block malware for you. It will prevent you from accessing malicious websites, scan your files for malware, and block malicious ads. It’s a great way to increase your digital protection and stay safe while browsing online.

Can malware be removed?

Yes, it can be removed — most of the time. There are tools specifically designed for malware detection and removal. However, sometimes it’s too late, and your files are lost or the virus is so deep in the system that you must reset your device completely.
Ransomware attacks are another thing to worry about — it’s not something you can get rid of easily, as it simply blocks you from accessing your files or account until you pay up. So remember: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Use NordVPN, and you won’t have to worry about malware lurking online.

How can you tell if you have malware?

Different kinds of malware will have different symptoms. But they mostly look like this: you’ll notice your device suddenly got slower, your browser starts loading up strange websites automatically, apps you don’t remember downloading appear on your device, your storage space fills up, and ads pop up on your desktop or on apps that never had them before.

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