A lot of security suites include a VPN as part of their bundles that can be helpful in the case of an all-in-one solution. These bundles are affordable and a great option to get two great tools for the cost of just one, but not all of them are created to be equal. Certain bundles are extremely restricted, while others such as Surfshark Antivirus with its next-generation VPN is able to compete with most standalone services.
When you pair an anti-virus and a VPN your internet traffic will be sent through a encrypted tunnel to secure your data from the an eyeful. This keeps advertisers away from tracking your online activity and can help you bypass geographical restrictions that may restrict your access to certain websites or content.
In general, antivirus-enabled virtual private networks aren’t up with the best standalone VPNs. However, some like TotalAV Safe Browsing are quite decent. It’s lacking advanced security features such as RAM-only servers, perfect forward secrecy and an audited no-logs policy that top standalone VPNs come with however, it’s safe quick and fast, and it works with popular streaming apps and torrenting sites.
Other options worth considering include MacKeeper and MacKeeper’s malware scanner, which has scored well in my tests. It is also a reliable VPN that allows streaming on dedicated P2P servers. It’s simple to use and provides decent speeds. It has a no-logs policy that is independently verified by Deloitte. For a more comprehensive solution, CyberGhost is another excellent choice that comes with a kill switch to prevent unexpected interruptions in connectivity and split tunnelling, as well as 256-bit AES encryption to safeguard your data from hackers.