What is IPVanish Threat Protection Pro?

Key Features of Threat Protection Pro

• Real-time threat detection – scans individual pages and files (even HTTPS) to stop phishing and hidden malware.
• Malicious download protection – automatically quarantines dangerous files before they run.
• Ad, tracker and malicious website blocking – cleaner, faster and safer browsing.
• Network threat monitoring (Windows only) – watches all incoming traffic, not just web, and blocks attacks at the network level.
• Always-on protection – keeps working even if you disconnect the VPN.

It analyses content at a deeper level than simple domain blocking, catching threats hidden inside otherwise trusted sites.

Threat Protection vs Threat Protection Pro

Threat Protection Pro vs Competitors

Most big-name VPNs now have some form of threat protection, but the level of protection varies a lot. Here is how IPVanish Threat Protection Pro stacks up against the main players in 2026.

Bottom line: IPVanish stands out because its Pro version works independently of the VPN tunnel and uses mature VIPRE technology for deeper inspection. Most competitors still tie their protection to the VPN connection being active.

Part of a Bigger Security Package

IPVanish is turning the app into a complete digital protection suite. Threat Protection Pro sits alongside the no-logs VPN, Livedrive cloud backup with ransomware defence, and the IPVanish Secure Browser – a sandboxed environment that isolates threats.

Subbu Sthanu, General Manager of Consumer Security at Ziff Davis, said: “Consumers should not have to piece together multiple tools to stay safe online. Our goal is to provide complete digital life protection.”

Availability and Pricing

Threat Protection Pro is available right now on Windows and macOS and is included in the Advanced plan. The original lightweight Threat Protection remains on every plan.

At the time of writing, the two-year Advanced plan is on promotion at roughly £2.60 per month (around $3.29). This price includes the full suite: VPN, Threat Protection Pro, cloud backup and secure browser.

Our Verdict

If you already use IPVanish or are comparing it with other VPNs, Threat Protection Pro is a genuinely useful upgrade. It turns the service into a proper all-in-one security platform without forcing you to run separate antivirus or ad-blocker software.

It is especially handy for families, remote workers or anyone who downloads files regularly and wants protection that does not disappear when the VPN is off. In 2026, when threats are getting smarter every month, always-on, content-aware defence built into your VPN feels like a smart move rather than a luxury.

Bottom line: IPVanish has moved the goalposts. Threat Protection Pro is not just another marketing buzzword; it is a practical, always-active layer of security that makes the whole service stronger and more useful for everyday users. To see how the full service performs in our latest tests, read our complete IPVanish Review.