After 6 months, recurring Pix payments enabled by EBANX already account for 28% of Nord Security's payment volume in Brazil. Leveraging Pix Automático - the recurring feature of Brazil's instant payments system - the global cybersecurity provider enabled access for consumers without a credit or debit card. June 24, 2026 08:05 ET | Source: EBANX LTDA CURITIBA, Brazil and VILNIUS, Lithuania, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Nord Security, a global cybersecurity solution provider, has partnered with EBANX, a global technology company specializing in payment services for emerging markets, to offer Pix Automático to its Brazilian consumers. Launched last year by Brazil's Central Bank, Pix Automático is the recurring feature of Pix, the country's instant payment system. Six months after being integrated by Nord Security via EBANX, Pix Automático already accounts for 28% of the company's total payment volume (TPV) in Brazil and has been adopted by 35% of its user base in the market. The partnership has unlocked access to consumers without credit cards or that prefer to pay via Pix. In Brazil, 60 million people don't have access to credit cards, according to the country's Central Bank. Pix leads online transactions in the country, with more than 165 million registered users, 96% of Brazil's adult population. In the business-to-business (B2B) segment, Pix has also gained traction. In March, businesses accounted for 52% of total Pix transaction volume. At EBANX, Pix represents 81% of business-to-merchant payments in Brazil, according to the Beyond Borders 2026 report. Furthermore, in six months of operations, approval rates for Pix Automático's merchant-initiated transactions (MIT) for Nord Security increased by 20 percentage points, outperforming credit cards. "By offering recurring payments via Pix through EBANX infrastructure, we are providing a seamless, automated experience that aligns with local preferences and limitations," said Kestas Saulis, Head of Payments of Nord Security. "We are already seeing a direct impact on revenue and user growth, while also expanding access to digital security tools for Brazilians." Nord Security is a leading global VPN provider. Anchored by its flagship service, NordVPN, the company has a broader portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy tools, including NordPass, NordLocker, and the network security platform NordLayer, which recently introduced a dedicated browser tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. "EBANX offers Pix Automático in its portfolio from day one, and Nord Security's results demonstrate its enormous potential for both customer adoption and sales growth," said Marie-Elise Droga, Chief Revenue Officer at EBANX. "Across our merchant base, more than half of customers using Pix Automático are new users." In Brazil, eight out of ten companies using Pix via EBANX are micro-businesses. Among them, 84% use the instant payment system to acquire software, opening up a new market for SaaS (software-as-a-service) companies in the country. Pix Automático strengthens this opportunity by eliminating the friction of manual monthly payments, reducing churn, and providing a more predictable revenue stream. "This native recurring rail is ramping up quickly in Brazil and already shows immense potential to add more people and businesses to the client base of companies with recurring payment or subscription based models, like streaming and SaaS," explained Droga. The fastest-growing vertical in Brazil's digital economy The digital market for SaaS in Brazil has the highest growth rate among all online verticals, tied with online retail. According to data from Payments and Commerce Market Intelligence (PCMI) analyzed by EBANX, the sector is growing at 17% per year (CAGR 2024-2028). This trajectory is projected to push the Brazilian SaaS market to surpass USD 28 billion by 2028. "To tap into such a large market, subscription-based companies need to offer multiple payment methods - there's no one-size-fits-all solution," said Droga. While Pix leads online payments in Brazil with a 44% share, credit and debit cards remain vital, accounting for 41%. To ensure a wide market coverage, Nord Security also offers credit and debit card processing in Brazil via EBANX. "Increasing cybersecurity in emerging markets like Brazil is a huge goal for us, and the bridge built by EBANX between our Brazilian customers and us has been essential to that mission," added Saulis. ABOUT EBANX EBANX is the leading payments platform connecting global businesses to the world's fastest-growing digital markets. Founded in 2012 in Brazil, EBANX was built with a mission to expand access to international digital commerce. Leveraging proprietary technology, deep market expertise, and robust infrastructure, EBANX enables global companies to offer hundreds of local payment methods across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. More than just payments, EBANX drives growth, enhances sales, and delivers seamless purchase experiences for businesses and end-users alike. ABOUT NORD SECURITY Nord Security is home to advanced cybersecurity solutions that share the Nord brand and values, including the world's most advanced VPN service NordVPN, the next-generation password manager NordPass, the file encryption tool NordLocker, threat exposure management platform NordStellar, the toggle-ready network security platform for business NordLayer, an all-around identity theft protection service NordProtect, and Saily, an eSIM service. Established in 2012, Nord Security's products are now acknowledged by the most influential tech sites and IT security specialists. More information: nordsecurity.com. Media Contact: Leonardo Stamillo [email protected] Content CO

Nord Security and Acronis partner to unify network and endpoint security management for MSPs. NEW YORK, June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Nord Security, a global cybersecurity powerhouse, proudly announces a partnership with Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, to unite network and endpoint security management for managed service providers (MSPs). The integration enables MSPs to push Nord Security's NordLayer, a toggle-ready network security platform for businesses, directly from the Acronis platform, eliminating manual installations and streamlining security management across the entire client base. The NordLayer security deployment agent integrates with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, allowing MSPs to save time by automating the deployment process of NordLayer across multiple customers and endpoints at once without leaving the Acronis console. "We are excited to partner with Acronis, a renowned and experienced giant in the cybersecurity field," says Mike Vogel, director of channel sales, North America, at Nord Security. "Integrations like these reflect our commitment to what MSPs actually need. We know consolidating workflows and saving time and money isn't just convenient - it's an operational necessity. Both products complement each other, creating a comprehensive security solution where endpoint protection and network security work together to strengthen client defenses." MSPs with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud can integrate NordLayer at exclusive, preferential pricing through the Acronis and NordLayer bundle, delivering greater value to their service offerings. "MSPs are looking for integrated, efficient security solutions that improve protection without adding management overhead," says Justin Jilg, VP of Alliances at Acronis. "Our collaboration with Nord Security combines complementary capabilities to help partners deliver stronger cyber resilience through a more unified approach to natively integrated cyber protection. By bringing together endpoint protection and secure network capabilities, we're helping customers reduce tool sprawl, simplify cybersecurity operations, and strengthen defenses against evolving threats." Attendees of the Pax8 Beyond conference are invited to visit Nord Security's booth (1124) and Acronis' booth (433) at Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 7-9, to learn more about the partnership. About Nord Security Nord Security is a global cybersecurity powerhouse and home to advanced cybersecurity solutions that share the Nord Security brand and values, including one of the world's most advanced VPN services - NordVPN, a next-generation password manager NordPass, a file encryption tool NordLocker, a threat exposure management platform NordStellar, a toggle-ready network security platform for business NordLayer, an enterprise browser NordLayer Browser, an all-around identity theft protection service Coveron, and Saily, an eSIM service. Established in 2012, Nord Security now offers products acknowledged by the most influential tech sites and IT security specialists. More information is available at nordsecurity.com. About Acronis Acronis is a global cyber protection company delivering the only natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and infrastructure management platform for managed service providers and IT departments. Acronis solutions are designed to identify, protect, detect, respond, recover and govern IT deployments, ensuring data integrity and business continuity. A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has 15 offices worldwide and employees in 60+ countries. Acronis Cyber Platform is available in 26 languages in 150 countries and is used by over 21,000 service providers to protect over 750,000 businesses. Learn more at www.acronis.com.