Our security expert's VPN of choice is only $3 a month for Black Friday - and that's a steal

"As with many industries, the longer the subscription, the better the price -- and NordVPN's Black Friday weekend sale is no exception. Basic : $2.99/month (74% off), VPN access Plus : $3.89/month (74% off), VPN access, plus ad blocking, malware protection, a password manager, and a data breach scanner Complete : $4.89/month (73% off), All above features, plus 1TB cloud storage : $6.89/month (77% off), All above features, plus NordProtect ID theft protection, cyberinsurance coverage"

"As one of ZDNET's VPN reviewers, I've monitored this market closely for years, and I remember the historical pricing of the most popular VPNs, including NordVPN, more readily than I know the price of groceries. There's a general trend toward slightly cheaper pricing for many VPN services as the year comes to a close, with rivals, such as , moving to different pricing tiers -- but you rarely see NordVPN available in the $2-$3 per month category."

NordSecurity's Black Friday promotion cuts NordVPN pricing to as low as $2.99/month for the Basic plan, with Plus at $3.89, Complete at $4.89, and Ultimate at $6.89 per month. The discounts apply primarily to two-year subscriptions, which also include three additional free months. Plus adds ad blocking, malware protection, a password manager, and a data breach scanner. Complete adds 1TB cloud storage, while the top plan includes identity-theft protection and cyberinsurance coverage. Market pricing trends show modest year-end discounts across VPN providers, but NordVPN rarely drops into the $2–$3 per month range.

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