Privado Introduces Combined Antivirus and VPN Toolkit for Broader Device Security
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- Privado Introduces Combined Antivirus and VPN Toolkit: Unified system reduces device and network vulnerabilities.
- Privado Sentry Functions: Real-time threat analysis blocks unusual behavior without relying on heavy scans.
- PrivadoVPN Role: Encrypted routing, Kill Switch, and filtering strengthen online safety across platforms.
Privado has outlined a new approach to digital protection by pairing its Privado Sentry antivirus with the PrivadoVPN service. The company says the combined setup is meant to offer both device-level monitoring and encrypted network traffic, aiming to reduce gaps that typically appear when using separate tools.
What Antivirus Tools Aim to Do
Antivirus software generally works on the device itself. Its role is to identify harmful programs, block unsafe behavior, and stop threats before they spread. This includes detecting malware, ransomware, keyloggers, and other processes that act without proper permissions.
Privado Sentry follows this model by monitoring active processes and flagging unusual behavior in real time. Instead of relying on heavy system scans, it runs quietly in the background, watching scheduled and on-demand activity for signs of malicious actions.
What a VPN Adds to the Equation
A virtual private network (VPN) focuses on the opposite direction, outgoing and incoming Internet traffic. It encrypts data between a user’s device and a remote server, preventing outside observers from viewing browsing activity or tracking IP addresses.
PrivadoVPN offers encrypted connections, IP masking, a Kill Switch, SmartRoute selective tunneling, and support for major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and several TV platforms.
Why Pairing Both Tools Can Strengthen Security
Antivirus software and VPNs address different layers of digital risk. Malware typically acts on the device, while unsafe networks can expose data or allow harmful communication. When combined, an antivirus monitors internal behavior while a VPN protects data in transit.
This dual coverage can help limit attacks that move between the device and the network, for example, malicious software attempting to connect to remote servers or unsafe websites triggering unwanted actions on the device.
Privado Sentry + PrivadoVPN: How the Combined System Works
Privado’s approach integrates the antivirus and VPN so they operate as a single environment rather than two separate applications. According to the company, this setup allows Sentry to watch local processes while PrivadoVPN handles encryption and network routing.
Key features highlighted include:
- Real-time threat monitoring: Sentry tracks running processes and blocks suspicious actions automatically.
- Encrypted connections: PrivadoVPN routes all traffic through secure servers when active.
- Threat Prevention via Control Tower: PrivadoVPN filters harmful domains, unsafe scripts, deceptive sites, and trackers.
- Ad-blocking tools: Helps reduce intrusive tracking and misleading advertising sources.
- Cross-platform coverage: Both services work on desktops, smartphones, and supported smart TV platforms.
- Kill Switch support: Prevents traffic exposure if the VPN connection unexpectedly drops.
- SmartRoute: Allows users to choose which apps run through the VPN and which use the regular connection.
Privado says this combined approach aims to reduce exposure to unsafe websites and malicious software without causing noticeable slowdowns during everyday use.
The company positions the bundle as a unified security layer for users who want network encryption and device-level monitoring in a single setup.
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