Q: 🤔 Does having a VPN replace an antivirus?

No! A VPN and an antivirus are not the same thing. An antivirus protects your device by finding, analyzing, and destroying potentially harmful data, preventing malware from opening on your computer, and blocking outside users from operating your keyboard and screen. A VPN hides your IP address to allow for private browsing — but you can still be exposed to viruses without an antivirus program.

Q: 🤔 Does an antivirus work with a VPN?

Yes! A VPN does not compromise the functionality of your antivirus program, whether it is offered as part of the package or bought as a separate service. If anything, it guarantees extra protection for your device and identity online. All of the antiviruses on this list offer an included VPN.

Q: 🤔 Can a VPN be used on multiple devices?

It depends on which antivirus package you get. Avira Prime is my top choice for most people looking to protect multiple devices with a single antivirus/VPN package. But if you want to protect your family online, I recommend Panda Dome because of its flexible subscription options and parental controls. Norton 360 also offers some of the best parental controls on the market.

Question 1

&#129300; Does having a VPN replace an antivirus?

Accepted Answer

No! A VPN and an antivirus are not the same thing. An antivirus protects your device by finding, analyzing, and destroying potentially harmful data, preventing malware from opening on your computer, and blocking outside users from operating your keyboard and screen. A VPN hides your IP address to allow for private browsing — but you can still be exposed to viruses without an antivirus program.

Question 2

&#129300; Does an antivirus work with a VPN?

Accepted Answer

Yes! A VPN does not compromise the functionality of your antivirus program, whether it is offered as part of the package or bought as a separate service. If anything, it guarantees extra protection for your device and identity online. All of the antiviruses on this list offer an included VPN.

Question 3

&#129300; Can VPN providers be trusted?

Accepted Answer

While a VPN shields your browsing from third-parties, your history can be logged by some VPN providers. All the same privacy risks of browsing without a VPN come into play with VPNs that log your history — your data can be sold, lost, and otherwise misused. This is why a no-logs policy is a useful part of any VPN service. You should only be using products from well-known, reputable companies — Norton 360 is my top choice and can 100% be trusted.

Question 4

&#129300; Can a VPN be used on multiple devices?

Accepted Answer

It depends on which antivirus package you get. Avira Prime is my top choice for most people looking to protect multiple devices with a single antivirus/VPN package. But if you want to protect your family online, I recommend Panda Dome because of its flexible subscription options and parental controls. Norton 360 also offers some of the best parental controls on the market.

Articles by Sara Paciaroni