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Andy Sansom

HISTORICAL FACTS: Could vpns kill off antivirus apps - The Untold Story

A digital concept image of a VPN protecting internet data. The VPN is an electric blue shield in a browser window.

For as long as there have been computer viruses there has been a need to fight them. Traditional dedicated antivirus software has long been the go-to method for consumers, but just like medicine, treatments change over time. 

Although originally a privacy tool,  the best VPNs are leading the way when it comes to cyber-security nowadays – each offering their own malware blocking methods. Many top names provide their robust antivirus services on top of a regular subscription and we only see VPNs and antivirus becoming more entwined in the future. 

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