Mozilla will shut down Pocket’s services on July 8, 2025. At that time users will no longer be able to access the Pocket website, apps and API. You can export your saved items and API data until October 8, 2025 before they are permanently removed. For more information, see this article.

Avatar for Username

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

With Firefox VPN will I still need antivirus and malware?

Jim Welch
Jim Welch

I currently have Webroot but am going to change to Norton?

I currently have Webroot but am going to change to Norton?

Chosen solution

Q: "With Firefox VPN will I still need antivirus and malware?"

A: Yes! But do you need more than Windows Defender, the software that comes free with Windows 10? That's a matter of opinion.

Background

A VPN adds a step to your internet connection. Instead of your requests coming directly out of your router, the VPN software sends through an encrypted tunnel to a distant server where your requests come out of their router. This provides more privacy about your location, and if a site has geographic restrictions on access or content, coming from a different router may affect whether you can use it.

But otherwise, nothing changes. If you go to a dangerous site, it's still a dangerous site. If you download a sketchy file, that isn't any different, either.

Hope that helps.

Read this answer in context 👍 0

All Replies (1)

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
  • Top 10 Contributor

Chosen Solution

Q: "With Firefox VPN will I still need antivirus and malware?"

A: Yes! But do you need more than Windows Defender, the software that comes free with Windows 10? That's a matter of opinion.

Background

A VPN adds a step to your internet connection. Instead of your requests coming directly out of your router, the VPN software sends through an encrypted tunnel to a distant server where your requests come out of their router. This provides more privacy about your location, and if a site has geographic restrictions on access or content, coming from a different router may affect whether you can use it.

But otherwise, nothing changes. If you go to a dangerous site, it's still a dangerous site. If you download a sketchy file, that isn't any different, either.

Hope that helps.