Shaquille O'Neal promotes NordVPN after cyber scam
Shaquille O’Neal appeared at a NordVPN event in Times Square to raise awareness on digital security after he was targeted in a cyber scam related to real estate. Now acting as NordVPN’s ambassador, O’Neal is promoting the company’s expanded security suite, which includes antivirus and scam defense tools alongside its VPN. The event also highlighted NordVPN’s technical features and its focus on public education.
- O'Neal joined NordVPN as brand ambassador in September
- He was targeted by scammers posing in a real estate scheme
- NordVPN now offers antivirus and scam-defense tools
- The company blocked nearly 5 million malware attempts in early 2026
- A recent poll shows overconfidence in traditional antivirus
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