After a year of using Threat Protection Pro, a NordVPN Plus plan might be the only Black Friday VPN deal I recommend

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After a year of using Threat Protection Pro, a NordVPN Plus plan might be the only Black Friday VPN deal I recommend Deals By Rob Dunne published 27 November 2025

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I never thought I'd become the type of person that would ever just set-it and forget-it when it came to technology, but my recent experience updating our NordVPN review proved me very wrong indeed.

NordVPN Threat Protection Pro is NordVPN's system that helps protect your device from ads, trackers, malware, and malicious websites or downloads. It can do several other protective tricks – such as warn you of scams and fraud, block adult sites, and indicate the safety of search results – but it's Threat Protection Pro's protective abilities that really set it apart.

When we put it through our rigorous testing, Threat Protection Pro outperformed most other VPNs. It blocked 86% of malware links, 91% of phishing links, and 54% of ads – the latter of which was beaten only by Surfshark and Proton.

In my time using it, however, I've found little cause for concern about its ad blocking capabilities, and have been pleasantly impressed by the malicious site blocking function – even if, somewhat humorously, it occasionally thought other VPN companies were threats!

It's been so good that only a couple of days ago I realized I'd had it running on almost every device I have for essentially a year without breaks: that's a year of protecting my iPad, S24 Ultra, work laptop, and home desktop, all without hitting my device limit or needing to turn it off and on again to troubleshoot issues or fix missed sites/ads.

What's more, it's even cheaper now than it was when I picked it up. A NordVPN Plus plan – the cheapest way to access NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro – is currently only $3.89/month (billed $105.03 upfront) with three months free thrown in too.

Black Friday deal

NordVPN: up to 77% off with three months extra includedNordVPN is the best VPN of 2025. To get the best of NordVPN for less, pick up a NordVPN Plus plan, which gives you:

- Threat Protection Pro ✅- NordPass ✅- Access to servers in 126 countries✅

Plans start from only $3.89/month. But, if you're worried you won't like it, NordVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee or, if you sign up through its mobile app, a 7-day free trial.

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I should mention that, annoyingly, mobile devices only get Threat Protection, the product's base version. It offers a more limited version of the protection you'd expect from Threat Protection Pro, but it's still effective enough to be handy.

If you're really eager to have full-scale protection on your phone, Surfshark is the better choice thanks to its full antivirus capacity. That said, it performed worse than Threat Protection Pro on computers, so it's a bit of a sacrifice either way.

There are, of course, several Black Friday Antivirus deals you could look at instead if you wanted stronger guarantees, which we'd recommend alongside any VPN antivirus product. But if you're asking me, you won't find better than NordVPN if you simply want one thrown in. It's also worth remembering NordVPN Plus includes a bunch of other additional features, such as NordPass, data breach detection, and more, for the discounted price.

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Rob is TechRadar's VPN Editor. Coming from a background in phones and technology, he's no stranger to the risks that come with putting yourself online. Over years of engaging with different platforms, testing the limits of his online persona, and feeling the brunt of several data breaches, Rob has come to gain a keen understanding of cybersecurity and the benefits of services such as VPNs in providing a secure online experience. He uses this to not only advise on the best ways to stay secure online but also share his own experiences and especially how to avoid trouble. Outside of work, you'll find Rob on the tennis courts, in the gym, or diving into the biggest and best games of the year.

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