Secure your endpoints with NordLayer’s real-time malware protection
Protect your business’s most vulnerable assets—employee devices—with NordLayer’s malware protection. Our Download Protection feature automatically scans every file upon download, powered by NordVPN’s trusted technology.
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CORE FEATURE
What does Download Protection do?
NordLayer’s malware protection scans every newly downloaded file, instantly detecting and removing threats. Powered by our Download Protection feature, it ensures every download is safe, adding an essential layer of security and advanced malware prevention to your devices.
WHY YOU NEED IT
The importance of using a malware scanner for file protection
To prevent cybersecurity threats
Malware-infected downloads can expose your network to bad actors, causing costly security breaches.
To ensure regulatory compliance
Our malware detection helps meet strict security regulations, keeping your business compliant.
To ensure uninterrupted business operations
Malware infections disrupt work and slow progress. Download Protection keeps employees focused and productive.
To optimize IT team workload
Automated protection eases the IT workload, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.
To minimize reaction time
Real-time detection stops malware before it reaches your device, safeguarding your business instantly.
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WHY NORDLAYER?
Why choose malware protection from NordLayer?
Instant threat response
Our real-time malware scanning provides both malware and virus protection, detecting and removing threats before they infect your system.
Trusted technology
Powered by NordVPN, this feature is built on technology trusted by millions worldwide to defend against malware and other online threats.
Total visibility
Get an overview of scanned files, with detailed reports on detected or clean files, and track malware activity.
One-click activation
Enable Malware Protection with a single click to instantly boost device protection and stop malware from harming your network.
Seamless integration
This feature works alongside other NordLayer tools, enabling smooth detection and malware removal without disrupting your workflow.
Always active
Files are scanned when users stay logged into the NordLayer app, even if they are not connected to the VPN gateway.
EASY SETUP
How to detect & remove threats with Malware Protection
Get NordLayer
Download Protection is included in every NordLayer subscription.
Enable Download Protection
Turn on protection with one toggle.
Stay informed
Get live reports and analytics on detected threats.
COMPARISON
Manual vs automated file checking
Manual file checking involves uploading files to online scanners, requiring manual input. This slows processes and increases human error risk. In contrast, automated solutions like NordLayer’s Malware Protection provide real-time, accurate malware scanning without user involvement.
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Additional info
Frequently asked questions
Yes, PDFs can carry malicious code, which can trigger when opened. Attackers often embed harmful scripts within PDFs, making it critical to scan all files before opening. With NordLayer’s Download Protection, you can be sure that every file, including PDFs, is scanned thoroughly to block any hidden threats.
Antivirus software typically focuses on detecting and removing older, well-known threats like viruses, worms, and trojans. Anti-malware is a broader term that includes protection against more modern and sophisticated threats, such as ransomware, spyware, and zero-day attacks. NordLayer combines real-time scanning and threat removal to defend against a wide range of both traditional and emerging threats, going beyond the capabilities of traditional antivirus.
NordLayer’s Download Protection automatically scans files once they are downloaded, requiring no additional steps. This malware scanner works in real-time and removes hidden malware, ensuring that potential threats are detected immediately without user intervention. Powered by advanced cyber threat detection, it eliminates the need for manual uploads or checks, giving you peace of mind with every download.
NordLayer offers multiple features that help prevent malware, including DNS filtering, traffic encryption, and end-point anti-malware through our Download Protection feature. It automatically scans downloaded files for threats, keeping your devices safe. By combining these tools, NordLayer minimizes the risk of malware entering your systems.
Malware protection involves multiple layers of security measures. Some solutions, like DNS filtering, block access to websites hosting malicious content and enhance network threat detection. NordLayer’s Download Protection scans every file during download, stopping any that contain malicious software. Other tools continuously monitor devices to detect and remove existing threats. Combining these methods ensures the highest level of protection against malware infections.
Yes, ZIP files can be carriers of malware. Attackers often compress malicious files into ZIP formats to bypass detection. With NordLayer, you don't need to worry about ZIP file vulnerabilities—our Download Protection scans inside ZIP files, ensuring nothing harmful enters your system.
The best protection from malware combines prevention and detection. NordLayer’s Download Protection scans every downloaded file in real-time, ensuring threats stay out. Alongside this, DNS filtering blocks access to known malware-hosting domains, while network segmentation with Cloud Firewall controls traffic, preventing malware from spreading. Together, these NordLayer features create a comprehensive defense that keeps your devices safe and your business secure.
Malware is often embedded in files or downloaded from malicious websites, making it difficult to detect manually and potentially leading to phishing attacks. NordLayer’s Download Protection automatically scans and detects even hidden threats. This anti-malware scanner works in the background, continuously checking files for potential risks, providing thorough malware protection for your network.
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