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NordVPN - jasonX - 17 March 20 ![]() NordVPN is a Panama-registered service that provides VPN products/services for more than 12 million customers across its plethora of products (include an encryption tool and a new password manager) as it tries to become a privacy suite provider. NordVPN protects you from any third-party snoopers, including your ISP, government, or advertisers. Secure your traffic with military-grade encryption and connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots without worrying about hackers stealing your data. Surf the net without restrictions — connect to any of our 5635+ servers available in 60 countries and enjoy your favorite content wherever you are.
NordVPN Features
![]() NEXT-GENERATION ENCRYPTION NordVPN uses AES with 256-bit keys, which is recommended by the NSA for securing classified information, including the TOP SECRET level. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is an encryption standard used and approved worldwide by governments, cybersecurity experts, and cryptography enthusiasts. Right now, there is not enough time in this Universe to crack AES 256-bit encryption. NordVPN utilizes two different VPN protocols NordVPN creates a tunnel to transmit your data to VPN servers securely. NordVPN uses two different security protocols to determine how that tunnel is actually formed. IKEv2/IPsec Internet protocol security (IPsec) operates with the newest version of the Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2) to enhance security, stability, and speed. IKEv2/IPsec employs powerful cryptographic algorithms and keys, which are unbreakable by supercomputers. With computing power continuously increasing, and cryptography breakthroughs always around the corner, it’s important to stay one step ahead. That’s why NordVPN uses the very adaptable Next Generation Encryption (NGE) with IKEv2/IPsec. No matter how fast the world changes, you will get state of the art encryption. Quote:What is IKEv2/IPSec? OpenVPN OpenVPN is an extremely versatile security protocol, which you can use both for TCP and UDP ports – for safe browsing, gaming, and live streaming. To guarantee the protection of your sensitive data, NordVPN uses AES-256-GCM encryption algorithm with a 2048-bit DH key. The whole global cybersecurity community has a stake in OpenVPN since it has an open source code, which is freely available for review and modification. With every new bug report, with every new-found vulnerability, with every line of code, this security protocol gets stronger and better. It thrives on transparency. You don’t need to be a cryptographer to use NordVPN – just download the app, log in, and connect to one of our servers. One click encrypts your private data. Quote:OpenVPN is an open source software application that executes virtual private network (VPN) techniques for producing safe site-to-site or point-to-point connections in remote access facilities and bridged or routed configurations. OpenVPN uses a custom security protocol which utilizes TLS/SSL for key exchange. It is able to traverse firewalls and network address translators (NATs). IKEv2/IPsec has been adopted as a default in NordVPN iOS and macOS apps, while OpenVPN is the default for NordVPN Windows, macOS, and Android apps. That means that macOS users have the freedom to choose between IKEv2/IPsec and OpenVPN. IKEv2/IPsec and OpenVPN have their pros and cons, but both are dependable and highly recommended by NordVPN. Either of these protocols is a safe option if you are concerned with your online privacy and security. Encryption Explained
More on NordVPN Next-generation encryption HERE ![]() CyberSec NordVPN CyberSec is an advanced technology solution that takes your security and privacy to the next level. It blocks suspicious websites automatically so that no malware or other cyber threats can infect your device. Besides, it takes care of annoying flashy ads, which speeds up your browsing experience. NordVPN CyberSec feature checks a real-time block list of websites that are known for hosting malware, spyware, trackers, or other harmful software. So when our DNS server receives your request to enter a specific site, CyberSec quickly checks its address against the list of possible threats and decides whether to allow the access. If CyberSec blocks the website, you will see a warning message and will not be able to enter the site or see any of its contents. However, if for any reason you wish to proceed, you can do it at your own risk. To do that, disable CyberSec in Settings of the NordVPN app. The full CyberSec feature is available in the NordVPN apps for Windows, iOS, macOS (OpenVPN only), and Linux. You can enable it in the Settings menu. Due to Google’s policies, CyberSec does not block ads in the NordVPN app for Android downloaded from the Google Play Store. It does, however, keep protecting you from accessing malicious sites. 3 main benefits of using CyberSec:
CyberSec ![]() DOUBLE VPN Double VPN is a security solution when the data is encrypted twice through a multi-node farm. The encryption is double AES-256-CBC. The user connects to the first node, where the data is encrypted. Then the secured data travels to the second node, gets encrypted again and only then reaches the Internet. With Double VPN, your online activity hides behind two servers instead of one, which is known as VPN server chaining. The working principle is rather simple:
This multiple encryption feature is indispensable especially when you need a high level of online security and privacy.
The Double VPN feature is included in the NordVPN subscription package and is currently available in our Android, macOS (OpenVPN version), and Windows apps. Double VPN explained
Double VPN ![]() STRICT NO-LOGS POLICY Without a VPN, all your online traffic passes through your internet service provider (ISP). They can see everything you do online and track your behavior. Sometimes they even hand your internet access data over to advertisers, government agencies, or other third parties. When you connect to a VPN server, your ISP can no longer see what you do on the internet. However, your VPN provider does have that power. So it’s crucial to know what kind of logs – details about you and your online activity – the provider keeps. The main types of internet logs are: (1) Connection logs, (incoming / outgoing IP address, connection date and duration, amount of data transferred, VPN servers used, etc.) and (2) Usage logs (websites visited, files downloaded, software used, etc.). There is a lot of potentially sensitive personal information is included in usage logs. VPN providers are not supposed to collect them at all – if you find one that does, run the other way! While most providers claim to run no-log VPN services, many still collect extensive connection logs. That’s a problem because third parties could use this information about your internet access to identify you. NordVPN does not store connection timestamps, session information, used bandwidth, traffic data, IP addresses, or other data and this is confirmed by independent auditors -- PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, Switzerland. The audit report concludes that NordVPN's policy description is fair and accurate. NordVPN is based away from the EU and US jurisdictions thus there is no legal obligation to collect personal data. NordVPN's also offers premium add-on solutions (Double VPN and Onion Over VPN) to the user who requires more layer of security. Strict no logs policy ![]() AUTOMATIC KILLSWITCH NordVPN's Kill Switch is an advanced security measure, which prevents your data from leaking to the web by terminating a process when the VPN connection drops. The VPN Kill Switch continuously monitors your connection to the VPN server. If the connection accidentally drops, the Kill Switch blocks your device (or the apps you have specified) from accessing the web. NordVPN encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a VPN tunnel, hiding your IP address, and shielding your private data from third parties. But the Kill Switch is the last line of your defense, which secures your private data from accidental exposure. Your connection to the internet stays blocked until the VPN tunnel is restored or you disable the Kill Switch. Common Causes of VPN disconnections
NordVPN software has two versions of the Kill Switch feature:
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