UK Loses £11 Billion to Scams and NordVPN Responds with Call Protection

With a surge in digital fraud that has continued to erupt throughout the past year, NordVPN has introduced a new defense system aimed at protecting mobile users against the rapidly evolving tactics of cybercriminals. 

In order to provide a discreet yet powerful safeguard against fraudulent calls, the company has begun rolling out Scam Call Protection for Android devices, a feature which will provide users with a warning when an incoming call seems suspicious. 

Developed in a privacy-focused manner, the tool analyzes call metadata and reputation indicators in real time, enabling users to recognize and avoid potential threats including phishing, fraud and identity theft before they ever pick up the phone, which is called a privacy-first approach.

Currently available in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Canada, NordVPN’s mobile app now includes a feature that is built into the app, and the feature doesn’t require a separate installation.

It will display a clear warning message along with information about the suspicious caller. Amidst a time of deceptive phone-based attacks that are on the rise, NordVPN aims to keep users up to date in the field of threat intelligence by quietly analyzing threat intelligence in the background and sending timely alerts in the background. 

A growing threat

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