NordVPN Selects CrowdStrike to Deliver Industry-Leading Threat Intelligence to Millions of Consumers

Key Terms

threat intelligence technical

Threat intelligence is actionable information about cyber risks—who might attack, how they operate, and what systems or data are vulnerable—gathered from monitoring networks, software behavior, and public reports. For investors it matters because strong threat intelligence helps a company prevent disruptions, avoid costly breaches and fines, and protect reputation, much like a weather forecast and neighborhood watch help a community prepare for storms and deter crime.

nation-state technical

A nation-state is a country organized under a single sovereign government that makes and enforces laws, conducts diplomacy, and controls military and economic policy. For investors it matters because actions taken by a nation-state—like changing taxes, imposing trade barriers, issuing sanctions, or ordering infrastructure projects—can change company profits, disrupt supply chains, and shift market sentiment, much like a CEO’s decisions reshape a company's prospects.

ecrime technical

eCrime means criminal activity carried out through computers, networks or online services, such as hacking, phishing, ransomware, payment fraud or data theft. It matters to investors because these attacks can steal cash or customer data, disrupt operations, incur regulatory fines and damage reputation – like a digital break-in that interrupts a company’s business and forces costly repairs and legal bills.

hacktivist technical

A hacktivist is an individual or group that uses computer attacks—such as breaking into systems, leaking or altering data, or disrupting online services—to draw attention to political or social causes. For investors it matters because such actions can interrupt operations, damage reputation, trigger regulatory scrutiny, and create unexpected costs or revenue loss; think of a hacktivist like a protest that targets a company’s digital lifelines rather than its storefronts.

phishing technical

Phishing is a type of online scam where fraudsters send fake emails, texts or websites that mimic legitimate firms to trick people into giving up passwords, account numbers or other sensitive information—like a fake baited hook pretending to be a trusted service. For investors, falling for phishing can lead to stolen funds or trading accounts, unauthorized trades, lost personal data and costly reputational or regulatory problems for firms that fail to protect client information.

malware technical

Malware is malicious software that infiltrates computers, networks or devices to damage systems, steal or corrupt data, or disrupt normal operations — like a digital burglar or pest that sneaks in and tampers with a business’s tools and records. For investors, malware matters because attacks can cause service outages, lost sales, costly cleanup and legal penalties, erode customer trust, and create sudden, material risks to revenue and stock price.

trackers technical

Trackers are investment funds that copy the performance of a specific market measure, such as a stock index, commodity or bond group, by holding the same assets in similar proportions. They matter to investors because they offer a low-cost, hands-off way to spread risk and match broad market returns—like buying a ready-made basket of goods instead of picking individual items—so investors can gain market exposure without needing to pick winners.

CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence powers NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro™, bringing enterprise-grade adversary intelligence to consumer security

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NordVPN has selected CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) to power its Threat Protection Pro™ feature, bringing industry-leading threat intelligence trusted by enterprises and governments to millions of consumers worldwide. Through this collaboration, CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence enhances NordVPN’s ability to protect users against modern cyber threats with real-time, adversary-driven intelligence delivered in a simple, privacy-first experience.

Powered by CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations, which tracks more than 265 of the world’s most sophisticated nation-state, eCrime, and hacktivist groups, CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence provides deep visibility into adversary behavior and emerging threats. By integrating this intelligence into NordVPN’s Threat Protection Pro™, users gain stronger protection against malicious websites, phishing attempts, malware, and trackers – threats increasingly driven by the same adversaries that target enterprises and consumers.

“Cybersecurity isn’t a malware problem – it’s an adversary problem,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer at CrowdStrike. “CrowdStrike pioneered the adversarial approach to security and continues to deliver the gold standard in threat intelligence. When a category-defining brand like NordVPN selects CrowdStrike, it reinforces a simple truth: the best trust the best. We’re bringing the same adversary insights that protect enterprises and governments to millions of consumers and raising the bar for what consumer security should deliver.”

“Our mission is to provide the strongest possible protection for our customers, and that starts with intelligence we can trust,” said Marijus Briedis, CTO at NordVPN. “CrowdStrike leads the industry in understanding adversaries and emerging threats. Bringing that intelligence into Threat Protection Pro™ gives our users an immediate and powerful layer of defense, helping them stay ahead of threats without compromising speed or privacy.”

Benefits for NordVPN users include:

• Enterprise-Grade Threat Intelligence: Threat indicators sourced directly from CrowdStrike’s global sensor network, research teams, and threat hunters are used to scan and match threats detected in user network data.
• Context-Rich Protection: Insight into threat indicators and related metadata for threats identified in user environments, enabling faster identification and blocking of related threats.
• Continuous Real-Time Updates: Regularly refreshed intelligence helps protect users from emerging threats as they appear.

Together, CrowdStrike and NordVPN are redefining what’s possible in consumer cybersecurity – bringing enterprise-grade threat intelligence and protection to consumers everywhere.

About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader, has redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data.

Powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and world-class AI, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform leverages real-time indicators of attack, threat intelligence, evolving adversary tradecraft and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities.

Purpose-built in the cloud with a single lightweight-agent architecture, the Falcon platform delivers rapid and scalable deployment, superior protection and performance, reduced complexity and immediate time-to-value.

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About NordVPN

NordVPN is the world’s most advanced VPN service provider, chosen by millions of internet users worldwide. The service offers features such as dedicated IP, Double VPN, and Onion Over VPN servers, which help to boost your online privacy with zero tracking. One of NordVPN’s key features is Threat Protection Pro™, a tool that blocks malicious websites, trackers, and ads and scans downloads for malware. NordVPN is known for being user friendly and can offer some of the best prices on the market. This VPN provider covers 165 locations across 127 countries worldwide. For more information, visit https://nordvpn.com.

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