NordVPN has launched a new feature within its solution Threat Protectiondesigned to defend users from minacce cyber that they exploit the app is vulnerable. This new system vulnerability detection aims to ensure broader protection against potential cyber attacks.
NordVPN helps defend users from vulnerable apps
Vykintas Maknickas, Head of Product Strategy at NordVPN, explained that the vulnerability detection feature plays a crucial role in monitoring applications on Windows computers looking for possible security flaws.
When vulnerabilities are identified that could be exploited by hackerone is sent immediately notification to the user. This notice serves as a signal to take appropriate action preventive measures to protect your data and device.
The application verification process is based on an extensive database of applications, comparing the versions present on the device and identifying known vulnerabilities in such programs. Currently, this security feature can control up to 150 million apps per dayidentifying vulnerabilities in approx 100,000 applications su Windows.
Once alerted to a vulnerability, users are advised to update the at-risk application immediately. If no updates are available, the cyber security experts suggest visiting the developer’s site to check for the latest version.
This new feature of vulnerability detection it is included in every NordVPN subscription without additional costs and can be easily activated by following specific instructions. However, you need to use the NordVPN app version 7.15 and have an operating system Windows 10 or later to fully benefit from this feature.