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

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By Mark GillOct 7, 2026, 11:44 am112 pts
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…

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