- NordVPN added adult site blocking to its threat protection suite
- DNS filtering blocks domains before they load on your device
- Blocking adult sites is now only available on the NordVPN Android and iOS apps
NordVPN has just taken the next step towards complete security by adding an adult site blocker to its toolbox.
The blocker is part of NordVPN’s Threat Protection suite, which already blocks a lot of harmful content. Now you will be able to filter thousands of adult domains.
The new adult site blocking feature uses DNS-based filtering to make this possible, even preventing websites from loading in the first place.
We already rate NordVPN as the best VPN service available, and today’s changes should make family browsing easier.
At the time of writing, NordVPN’s new adult site blocking tool is only available on the iOS and Android VPN apps, at no additional cost.
A DNS-level adult site blocker
NordVPN’s Threat Protection suite already defends you against all kinds of threats. It prevents malicious websites, annoying ads and various trackers from entering your device.
Now the toolkit has expanded to include DNS-based filtering for adult websites.
DNS-based filtering is a security technique that blocks unwanted websites before they even load.
The way it works is that when you enter a web address, your device asks a Domain Name System (DNS) server to translate that address into a numeric IP address. With DNS filtering, NordVPN’s servers check the domain against a predefined list of flagged or restricted sites. If it appears on this list, the DNS query is quickly refused and the page never loads.
This approach protects users at the network level, meaning harmful content is automatically blocked. In the case of NordVPN, adult site blocking will be available for Android and iOS users.
NordVPN will use DNS filtering to completely prevent access to thousands of adult domains. You can enable it in the NordVPN mobile app.
Domininkas Virbickas, Director of Product at NordVPN, said: “Our new feature allows users to take control of their browsing experience, whether they are protecting children on shared devices or simply want to avoid accidentally accessing inappropriate content. »
NordVPN has had a busy few months
Today’s announcement marks just one additional security update for NordVPN in recent months.
Alongside blocking adult sites, the company revealed that it is launching a new NordVPN app for the latest iteration of Amazon’s Fire TV Stick. These devices run on the Linux-based Vega operating system, so they need a new native VPN app, and NordVPN is one of the first VPN providers to have one.
NordVPN also recently expanded its Threat Protection Pro suite. This is an advanced feature that the company launched in October 2024 to evolve the DNS filtering aspect of threat protection.
A feature exclusive to NordVPN’s desktop apps and premium plans, Threat Protection Pro works at the URL and JavaScript level to prevent tracking, scams, and malware.
Over the summer, NordVPN introduced spam call protection for US-based Android users. The feature alerts you to incoming spam calls before you answer them, adding an extra layer of protection.
More recently, Threat Protection Pro also added a new Hijacked Session Alert feature, which prevents hackers from stealing your credentials, and a crypto wallet checker tool.
All these changes in just a few months are impressive, and it’s a good thing on NordVPN’s part. Unfortunately, new cybersecurity threats emerge daily. So the more defenses we have, the better chance we have of staying safe online.
