In short, yes, and it now protects you even when youre not using the VPN.

Plus, youget Threat Protection for free on any NordVPN plan.

Read on to find out more about what it does and how to enable it in the apps tweaks.

A screenshot of YouTube in-feed ads before and after enabling Threat Protection

I was pleased with how well Threat Protection worked against YouTube ads

If Threat Protection detects a malicious site or file, it blocks access and warns you to take action.

It also automatically blocks most intrusive ads and trackers.

Essentially,Threat Protection is an upgrade to the old CyberSec feature.

A screenshot of YouTube in-feed ads before and after enabling Threat Protection

I was pleased with how well Threat Protection worked against YouTube ads

The latter only offered protection while you were connected to the VPN and wasnt very effective at blocking ads.

You also now get a weekly 7-day protection summary to help you keep track of sites to avoid.

Threat Protection Lite is more like the original CyberSec feature.

A screenshot of YouTube in-feed ads before and after enabling Threat Protection

Does Threat Protection Block Ads and Hackers?

This stops most ads from showing.

However, the in-stream video ads on YouTube still played as usual.

A screenshot of where to find Threat Protection on the NordVPN app

That said, its worth noting that Threat Protection only works with cyber threats that originate online.

It cant protect you from malware and viruses that infect your gear through hardware (e.g.

an infected USB).

A screenshot of how to enable NordVPN Threat Protection

For example,Threat Protection now scans your files and applications on your rig for hidden malware and threats.

The feature also protects your gadget even if the VPN isn’t on.

Why should I use Threat Protection?

A screenshot of NordVPN Threat Protection settings tab

When enabled,Threat Protection also stops intrusive ads for a smooth browsing experience.

The feature increases online privacy too, by blocking trackers used by third parties to monitor your activities.

Is it safe for me to use NordVPN Threat Protection?

A screenshot of NordVPN Android App interface

If you dont like the feature, its easy to turn it off in the NordVPN tweaks.

What should I do if NordVPN Threat Protection isnt working?

If that doesnt work, delete and reinstall the VPN thenenable Threat Protectionafresh.

A screenshot of Threat Protection Lite feature on the Android app

Here are some other fixes for known issues:

Is NordVPN Threat Protection an antivirus?

No, Threat Protection isnt an antivirus, per se.

It just performs some similar functions.

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Does NordVPN Threat Protection slow down internet speeds?

However,Threat Protection works independently from the VPNso it has no impact on speeds.

Is NordVPN Threat Protection free?

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The Bottom Line

you could try Threat Protection for freesince NordVPN has a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

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A screenshot of YouTube in-feed ads before and after enabling Threat Protection

A screenshot of where to find Threat Protection on the NordVPN app

A screenshot of how to enable NordVPN Threat Protection

A screenshot of NordVPN Threat Protection settings tab

A screenshot of NordVPN Android App interface

A screenshot of Threat Protection Lite feature on the Android app