{
  "id": 4866012,
  "title": "NordVPN's antivirus tool blocks 94% of phishing sites in latest independent test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/nordvpns-antivirus-tool-blocks-94-of-phishing-sites-in-latest",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/nordvpns-antivirus-tool-blocks-94-percent-of-phishing-sites-in-latest-independent-test"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NordVPN s next-generation antivirus tool achieved a remarkable 94% detection rate against phishing websites in a recent independent test conducted by AV-Comparatives. This antivirus software registered zero false positives, accurately identifying safe websites 100% of the time while blocking malicious ones. As a result, NordVPN ranked third overall in the AV-Comparatives 2026 Q3 Anti-Phishing Comparative Test, behind only Avast and Norton antivirus tools.\n\nNordVPN has a proven track record of strong performance in independent evaluations. In June 2024, it became the first VPN provider to earn the AV-Comparatives anti-phishing protection badge, requiring at least an 85% block rate with no false alarms on legitimate banking and related sites. This latest success continues a trend of robust independent test results for NordVPN, which has consistently outperformed competitors in speed, malware protection, and overall security.\n\nPhishing attacks, which use deceptive emails, texts, or fake websites to steal personal information, are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Therefore, having a reliable automated safety net is crucial for protecting oneself from these threats. Domininkas Virbickas, product director at NordVPN, emphasized the importance of this feature, describing the antivirus as providing \"a second pair of eyes.\"\n\nDespite the impressive technological capabilities of antivirus software, human awareness remains essential in avoiding online scams. Cybersecurity experts recommend practicing strong digital hygiene, such as scrutinizing URLs for suspicious prefixes or typos, verifying the use of secure HTTPS protocols, and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) to further enhance protection against phishing attempts.",
  "summary": "NordVPN’s next-gen antivirus just crushed the AV-Comparatives Q3 2026 phishing test with a 94% block rate and zero false positives. Here's why that matters for your everyday digital safety.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}