- IPVanish has announced a slew of changes as it embarks on a broader mission to help users outside of its VPN
- Key changes include an improved antivirus, in addition to 3 new subscription levels.
- The new antivirus product is integrated across Windows and Mac
IPVanish has announced how it plans to switch from a traditional VPN to a comprehensive digital security solution.
The move aims to address the growing reality that modern cyber threats require a multi-layered defense. While a VPN is excellent for hiding your IP address and encrypting your web traffic on public Wi-Fi, it cannot prevent you from accidentally downloading a malicious file.
“A VPN was never meant to be the whole answer,” explains Subbu Sthanu, General Manager of Consumer Cybersecurity at IPVanish. “It protects your Internet connections and your privacy, but does not protect you from malicious downloads, fake login pages and other threats.”
next generation protection
At the heart of this revamp is a brand new, next-gen antivirus seamlessly integrated into IPVanish desktop clients for both Windows and MacOS. Rather than requiring users to juggle multiple dashboards or download separate software, the new malware protection lives directly within the existing VPN app.
According to the announcement, the new antivirus suite goes far beyond basic scanning. It offers robust device protection, letting users perform full malware scans on their hard drives and external devices, either on demand or on a set schedule.
Crucially, the software also includes real-time protection. Using AI-driven technology, this feature actively protects against ransomware, monitors file downloads for unexpected changes, prevents malicious software exploits and blocks hostile background tasks.
In addition, the suite’s web protection blocks ads, trackers and malicious websites, monitoring network activity for threats even when the VPN connection is turned off.
The antivirus is powered by the same engine used in VIPRE-branded AV products. In the March 2026 Malware Protection Test conducted by independent lab AV-Comparatives, the VIPRE Advanced Security Engine achieved a staggering 99.91% protection rate against 10,000 recent malware samples, earning the lab’s highest Advanced+ ★ ★ ★ rating.
New pricing structures
To accommodate the expanded feature set, IPVanish is restructuring its plans into three different tiers, giving customers more flexibility over their cybersecurity toolkit.
- Essential: This is the traditional VPN package. Starting at $2.39 per month, it includes the core VPN service and Threat Protection.
- Complete: The mid-tier plan adds the new next-gen antivirus to the Essential package. On a two-year plan, this tier costs just $3.09 per month (an extra 70 cents).
- Advanced: The Premium tier gives you everything in the Complete plan, while adding 1TB of cloud storage and the company’s proprietary Secure Browser solution.
The expanded line-up marks a significant step forward for the brand, perfectly aligned with its new tagline, ‘Control your digital world’.
By bringing high-tier antivirus and cloud backups under the same roof as its trusted VPN, IPVanish makes it easier than ever for users to secure their entire digital footprint.