NordVPN celebrates record security scores, including 99.8% detection rate against “high-threat” malware
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become an essential tool for many internet users around the world. NordVPN is a leader in the industry, and while it isn’t a standalone anti-virus program, its VPN service does offer robust built-in tools to deal with malware and other nasty online content you may come across, such as phishing scams.
NordVPN has recently highlighted its prowess when it comes to cybersecurity, boasting new high ratings from research and testing organization West Coast Labs, along with antivirus software testers AV-Comparatives. The ratings come as the company launches its new dedicated private VPN servers.
✓ NordVPN security milestones
- NordVPN earns “highest possible” rating of AAA from West Coast Labs for its protection suite
- 99.8% detection rate against high-threat malware in real-world Windows 11 environments
- 96% detection rate with zero false positives in Anti-Phishing test
- Dedicated private VPN servers launched, with access from “anywhere in the world”.
- Research reveals the countries with the most screen time, with Brazil and Mexico leading the pack
NordVPN press release round-up for June 2026
NordVPN Earns Highest AAA Rating from West Coast Labs
NordVPN’s protection suite earned the highest possible AAA rating from West Coast Labs, achieving a 99.8% detection rate against high-threat malware in real-world Windows 11 environments – officially qualifying for Microsoft’s Virus Initiative (MVI) program. A blog post about the test & more information can be found here.
Best-Rated Anti-Phishing: 96% Detection in Independent Testing
In the latest 2026 AV-Comparatives Anti-Phishing Test, NordVPN’s next-gen antivirus achieved a massive 96% detection rate with zero false positives. As the first VPN provider to ever receive their protection badge, we continue to set the benchmark for stopping phishing attacks before they happen.
AV-Comparatives, a leading independent organisation in cybersecurity evaluation, has released its 2026 Anti-Phishing Comparative Test results. The test, which took place between 11th and 22nd May 2026, assessed the phishing detection capabilities of the most recent product version of NordVPN’s next-gen antivirus available at time of testing.
The feature achieved a 96% phishing detection rate with zero false positives in independent testing. Since the last test of this sort in May of 2025, NordVPN’s detection has improved by 6%. The evaluation covered 275 active phishing URLs targeting personal data across platforms like PayPal, online banking, email, and social networks, with an additional 200 legitimate banking URLs used to validate the false positive results.
Source: NordVPN PR
Ultimate Remote Access: New Dedicated Private VPN Servers Launch
NordVPN has officially launched dedicated private VPN servers for users who need total control. Featuring dedicated hardware, a static IP address, and port forwarding, this new solution allows for secure, seamless access to home networks and personal devices from anywhere in the world.
“Most people use a VPN to stay more private online, and it works well for that. But some users need their VPN to have broader scope. They want to secure their gaming server’s IP address, access their home network from across the world, and keep their real IP off the public internet. A dedicated server gives them the resources to do that.”
Domininkas Virbickas, product director at NordVPN
NordVPN Research Reveals How Much of Our Lives We Spend Behind a Screen
After surveying over 20,000 people across 20 countries, NordVPN has mapped out exactly how many years of our lives are spent online, with some eye-opening results on global digital habits. More information can be found here.
