IPVanish Launches Next-Generation Antivirus, Bringing VPN Privacy and Device Security Together in One App

Powered by the VIPRE antivirus engine, which earned AV-Comparatives’ top Advanced+ rating in March 2026, IPVanish now protects people’s privacy, devices, and data in a single subscription.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IPVanish, a leading provider of online privacy and security solutions, today announced the official release of its next-generation Antivirus for Windows and macOS alongside a new three-tier plan lineup and refreshed brand identity. The updates mark a major expansion beyond the traditional VPN shield, bringing more of customers’ privacy and security needs together in one service.

Available directly in the IPVanish desktop app, the new Antivirus is powered by the award-winning VIPRE engine and extends IPVanish protection from online activity and connections to system security. Anti-ransomware defenses are designed to help guard personal files against being locked and held hostage, while behavioral process monitoring helps catch suspicious activity that traditional signature scanning can miss. Anti-exploit protection can shield vulnerable apps and software from attacks targeting unpatched weaknesses, and network-level protection helps block malicious traffic before it reaches the device. Combined with real-time threat detection, malware and download scanning, and always-on web protection, these layers help keep users protected even when their VPN is disconnected.

The expanded offering helps protect consumers from a wider range of everyday online risks, from intrusive trackers and compromised networks to phishing and scam sites and malicious downloads, protecting both the connection and the device.

"A VPN was never meant to be the whole answer," said Subbu Sthanu, General Manager, Consumer Cybersecurity at IPVanish. "It protects your internet connections and privacy, but does not shield you from malicious downloads, fake login pages, and other threats. IPVanish Antivirus covers what a VPN can't, with technology that earned the same top ratings as the biggest names in antivirus. That's what 'Control your digital world' means: your activity privacy and your device security, protected in one app.”

From VPN privacy to broader device security

While Antivirus significantly expands IPVanish’s security capabilities, the technology behind it isn’t new to IPVanish customers. The underlying antivirus engine first appeared in the IPVanish Link Checker and later powered its Threat Protection Pro feature set for Windows and macOS.

IPVanish Antivirus builds on that foundation, extending security beyond web and network threats with comprehensive malware scanning and quarantine across the device, along with real-time threat detection. These capabilities are integrated into the IPVanish app alongside its existing VPN features, with previous Threat Protection Pro users receiving Antivirus automatically.

The next-gen Antivirus from IPVanish includes:

• Device protection: Full malware scanning of supported devices and external drives, on demand or on a set schedule.
• Active protection: Real-time anti-ransomware protection, machine learning-powered threat detection, monitoring of file downloads and changes, and prevention of malicious software exploits and hostile background processes.
• Web protection: Helps block ads, malicious websites, and trackers while monitoring network activity for threats, even when the VPN is off.
• Seamless integration: Built directly into the IPVanish app, with no separate download or dashboard required.

IPVanish Antivirus is powered by the award-winning VIPRE antivirus engine and backed by 25+ years of antivirus experience. VIPRE technology currently protects more than one million devices worldwide and has received recognition from independent security testing organizations.

In AV-Comparatives' March 2026 Malware Protection Test, which tested 20 consumer Windows security products against 10,000 recent malware samples, VIPRE Advanced Security earned the lab's highest award, Advanced+, with a 99.91% protection rate. The same detection engines also power VIPRE’s EDR technology, which was named a Certified Leader in AV-Comparatives’ 2026 Endpoint Prevention and Response Test, evaluating enterprise security products against 50 complex, multi-stage attack scenarios.

More protection, with more choice

Alongside Antivirus, IPVanish is introducing a new three-tier lineup of subscription plans on the web, giving customers more flexibility to choose the protection that fits their needs.

IPVanish’s growing suite of tools brings privacy and device security together in one place. Its advanced VPN, Threat Protection, and Secure Browser™ help shield customers’ digital footprints; Link Checker and QR Code Checker use dynamic link analysis to offer proactive protection, while next-generation Antivirus and secure Cloud Backup add safeguards for customers’ devices and personal information.

The launch also introduces an updated IPVanish visual identity and brand positioning, including the new tagline, “Control your digital world,” reflecting the company’s evolution from a VPN provider into a broader privacy and security service.

“Our new brand reflects who IPVanish has become,” said Sthanu. “We’re not a single tool anymore. We’re one place to protect your privacy, your devices, and your data.”

With more ways to protect their privacy, devices, and data, IPVanish is giving customers more choice in how they secure their digital lives while building toward a more complete approach to online protection.

IPVanish Antivirus for Windows and Mac, along with the new Complete plan, is available now.

About IPVanish

IPVanish, part of Ziff Davis, Inc., is a leading provider of online privacy and security solutions. With more than 25 years of cybersecurity expertise, IPVanish combines proven VPN technology with advanced security tools including next-generation Antivirus, Threat Protection, Secure Browser™, Cloud Backup, and malicious URL and QR code scanning.

Designed to protect users’ privacy, personal information, and devices from digital threats, IPVanish brings powerful privacy and security protection together in one easy-to-use service, giving people greater control over their digital lives. For more information, visit ipvanish.com.

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Test results and awards referenced apply to the underlying VIPRE® antivirus engine as tested by AV-Comparatives in March 2026. No cybersecurity software can guarantee complete protection against all online threats, ransomware or data loss. Feature availability and performance may vary by operating system and device configuration.