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Shaq's Slam Dunk: Blocking Digital Threats with NordVPN
9 Oct
Summary
- Shaquille O'Neal hosted an event demonstrating NordVPN's antivirus.
- Professional basketball players blocked attempts to mirror malware defense.
- 71% of Americans believe common sense is enough for online threats.
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal recently hosted an event in Times Square to showcase NordVPN's Next Gen Antivirus. The event featured professional basketball players blocking slam dunk attempts from the public, symbolizing how NordVPN's antivirus blocks malicious cyber threats before they reach users' devices. This initiative, stemming from O'Neal's ambassadorship since September, aims to raise awareness about digital dangers.
NordVPN highlighted that its Next Gen Antivirus scans millions of URLs daily and has blocked nearly 5 million malware attempts in the US in early 2026. The company's research reveals a significant gap in cybersecurity knowledge, with 71% of Americans believing common sense suffices for online safety. Findings indicate many struggle to identify fake URLs and phishing attempts, with over half reusing passwords across accounts. These vulnerabilities have led to a high rate of scam victims, with a considerable portion experiencing financial losses.
