- #MALWAREBYTES ADD EXCLUSION FOR DOMAIN UPGRADE#
- #MALWAREBYTES ADD EXCLUSION FOR DOMAIN SOFTWARE#
- #MALWAREBYTES ADD EXCLUSION FOR DOMAIN WINDOWS#
If you enable NetShield, when your device makes a DNS request, the DNS resolver on ProtonVPN’s server runs a quick check against databases of web domains known to host malware, trackers, spyware, and any malicious software that could compromise your device’s security. To prevent DNS leaks that could let attackers track your online browsing, ProtonVPN encrypts all DNS requests in the VPN tunnel and handles them with a dedicated DNS server. When you type in a URL and hit enter, your browser automatically tries to match it to the correct IP address by sending out a DNS request. The DNS is the system that translates a human-friendly URL to a machine-friendly IP address. They prefer IP addresses, (e.g., the IP address for ProtonVPN’s website is 185.159.159.140). Website URLs are created to be memorable for humans (e.g., but they don’t mean much to computers. That extra step involves making a domain name system (DNS) request. However, most people don’t realize there is a step between entering the URL and arriving at your desired webpage. To visit a website, you need to type in or click on a URL to get to the specific webpage you want.
With NetShield, you can enjoy a faster, ad-free internet and reduce your data usage.
In addition to being annoying, these ads also eat up data and slow down your browsing experience. And unlike most popular ad blockers that only work in your browser, NetShield’s ad and tracker blocking works for the entire device. If you enable ad blocking in NetShield, not only will it protect you from malware, but it will also block the annoying ads that clutter your screen. If it finds the domain of the website you are trying to visit or any of its components (scripts, images, etc.) on one of these lists, NetShield will automatically block it from loading. When you enable NetShield, any time you try to go to a website, the ProtonVPN app will check that website’s address against a massive database of sites known to host malware, spyware, or any other malicious software.
#MALWAREBYTES ADD EXCLUSION FOR DOMAIN UPGRADE#
If you want to use NetShield to block ads and have a faster and more private browsing experience, upgrade to a ProtonVPN Plus or Visionary plan. The second level blocks ads and the online trackers that adtech companies use to target you in addition to malware.The first level prevents your browser from loading resources from domains that host malware, spyware, or other malicious software.When you turn NetShield on, it offers you two levels of protection: This helps keep your device safe and improves your browsing speed. It blocks malware, ads, and online trackers before they even load.
#MALWAREBYTES ADD EXCLUSION FOR DOMAIN WINDOWS#
NetShield is now available on our Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows apps and is in beta on our Linux command line tool. Today we’re releasing an exciting new feature that makes it easier for ProtonVPN users with a Plus or Visionary plan to keep your devices secure and your browsing private.
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