Tech Optimizer
June 17, 2026
NordVPN has achieved the "highest possible" AAA rating from West Coast Labs for its protection suite, with a 99.8% detection rate against high-threat malware in real-world Windows 11 environments. It also secured a 96% detection rate with zero false positives in the AV-Comparatives Anti-Phishing test, making it the first VPN provider to earn a protection badge from AV-Comparatives. NordVPN has launched dedicated private VPN servers that offer dedicated hardware, a static IP address, and port forwarding for enhanced user control. Additionally, a recent survey by NordVPN involving over 20,000 participants across 20 countries revealed significant insights into global screen time habits.