VPN vs Antivirus: What's the difference? | NordVPN

VPN or antivirus? Many people think that just having one is enough to keep them safe. In truth, they both provide protection — but in very different ways. *** 🔔 Subscribe to get the latest content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZhRxyloC-qzURiOa3vbFQ?sub_confirmation=1 *** Antivirus software keeps malware and viruses away from your computer. If you accidentally open an infected file or visit a compromised website, your antivirus will attempt to quarantine the malicious data and cleanse the system. On the other hand, a VPN protects your connection while you’re online. Secure VPN apps like NordVPN route your data through an encrypted tunnel, making sure that no one can hijack it or peek at it along the way. Some VPNs nowadays offer additional security tools to protect your digital life. For example, NordVPN has CyberSec, a built-in feature that flags malicious websites before they have a chance to infect your computer or mobile. But the areas covered by VPNs and antivirus software don’t overlap much — in fact, these two tools greatly complement each other! For comprehensive digital security, you should use both a trusted VPN and a good antivirus. NordVPN is now faster than ever with NordLynx – our brand new protocol based on WireGuard®: