NordVPN, one of the leading digital security apps in the world, has announced a global partnership with Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal. The duo will collaborate on educating users about the digital threats that are tackled by NordVPN’s next-generation antivirus.
O’Neal has become a major influence in the business world with partnerships stretching across multiple different avenues. O’Neal is known for partnerships with the likes of The General Insurance and Papa John’s, where he serves as a board member, but also has ownership stakes in companies such as Five Guy’s and Auntie Anne’s. Now, NordVPN can be added to that portfolio as well.
“I only work with people and brands I believe in, and NordVPN is serious about helping people stay protected online,” said O’Neal. “Everybody is online every day, but a lot of people still think cybersecurity is too complicated or that it doesn’t apply to them. NordVPN makes it easier to understand, and I can help make sure people pay attention. We are a strong team.”
Digital security is a massive threat across the world with people falling victim to malicious scams every day. NordVPN’s next-gen antivirus, which was introduced earlier this year, scans 12 million unique URLs every day, blocking an average of 130,000 malicious pages.
“NordVPN is no longer just a VPN, and this partnership makes that clear. We’ve evolved into a comprehensive online security suite, and Shaq was the obvious fit to help spread the message,” said Toma Sabaliauskienė, CMO at NordVPN. “He brings a unique blend of strength, trust, and relatable humor to the table, supporting the idea that world-class cybersecurity doesn’t have to be intimidating.”
There is no denying that O’Neal’s name, face and brand carry a lot of weight globally and one thing about the Lakers legend is that, as he said, he only works with brands he believes in so him partnering with NordVPN says a lot about what they are about and what they stand for as a company.
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