- NordVPN Call Protection Now Available on Android in the UK and Canada
- The tool identifies possible fraudulent calls and warns the user before responding.
- NordVPN Set to Expand iPhone Support and Add Additional Features
In a significant expansion of its security features, NordVPN has launched its call protection tool for Android users in the UK and Canada.
The move continues to expand the provider’s security umbrella beyond internet browsing and directly into the fight against the growing epidemic of phone scams, making it a more comprehensive option for users looking for the best VPN that also protects against broader threats.
First introduced to US users in July, NordVPN’s call protection aims to give people crucial early warning. It works by identifying suspicious numbers and alerting the recipient of a possible scam attempt before they even pick up the phone.
This preemptive warning provides the user with vital context, making them less likely to fall for social engineering tactics that can lead to devastating financial losses or identity theft.
With the new version, the company also renamed the “scam call protection” feature to the broader “call protection.” This reflects a broader ambition to go beyond simple scam detection and provide users with more detailed information about who is calling.
A global solution to a global problem
The expansion comes at a critical time, as toll fraud continues to cause staggering financial damage on a global scale.
According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), UK residents lost approximately £11 billion to scams in 2024, with phone calls accounting for a whopping 60% of these schemes. The situation is equally dire in Canada, where the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center reports that citizens have already lost C$544 million this year, quickly approaching the total of C$645 million for all of 2024.
It is in this context that NordVPN’s call protection is designed to be a powerful tool in a user’s security arsenal, while reinforcing NordVPN’s ongoing commitment to comprehensive digital security, something echoed by AV-Comparatives’ recent certification for its Threat Protection Pro feature.
“Scam calls are a global problem that requires a global solution,” said Domininkas Virbickas, chief product officer at NordVPN. “By expanding call protection to the United Kingdom and Canada, we are taking another step towards our goal of making telephone communications more secure and transparent for users around the world.”
Privacy protection first and future plans
One of the key aspects of the call protection feature is its privacy-first design.
NordVPN emphasizes that the tool works by analyzing call patterns and metadata to identify potential scams, without having to access or listen to the content of the conversations themselves. Most importantly, it does not require an active VPN connection to work.
Setting up the feature is a simple process within the NordVPN Android app. Users navigate to the “Threat Protection” tab and activate the feature, after which the app guides them through the necessary Android permissions updates. Once enabled, it provides real-time alerts without any additional user intervention.
Expansion to the UK and Canada is just the next step in a broader roadmap. NordVPN has confirmed that it plans to launch call protection for iPhone users and roll it out to more countries.
Other improvements are also in the works, including a more advanced caller ID system for legitimate businesses such as healthcare providers and financial institutions, and a user reporting system that will allow people to flag suspicious numbers, helping to strengthen the scam database for the entire community.
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