NordVPN rebrands from VPN service to full security suite, citing outdated antivirus model
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Charlie Osborne
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Summary
NordVPN is rebranding from a simple VPN service into a comprehensive security suite, arguing that the term "antivirus" is outdated. The company believes modern cybersecurity threats extend beyond malware to include phishing, social engineering, and identity theft, requiring a broader protection approach. NordVPN is combining its VPN services with modern threat protection features to address this evolving landscape.
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NordVPN is undergoing a rebrand, switching up its approach to consumer protection by honing in on the idea that threats are now based far less on just malware infections -- and far more on phishing, social engineering, identity theft, and other cybersecurity threats that can be far more difficult to avoid.
NordVPN argues that antivirus now means far more than it used to, so creating an app that combines VPN services with modern threat protection is the right path.
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