VPN threat protection vs. dedicated antivirus: Are VPNs really enough?

Chances are that your VPN does more than just encrypt your traffic. An increasing number of providers now bundle malware detection, malicious link checkers, and ad blockers into their packages.

This recent trend raises an interesting question: Are a VPN’s built-in security tools enough to replace standalone antivirus products? Or do we still need dedicated antivirus protection layered underneath our VPN?

VPN security tools

Modern VPNs have evolved far beyond simple tunneling tools. The best VPNs like NordVPN and Surfshark…