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NordVPN

System Mechanic Ultimate Defense

Overview

NordVPN is a VPN cloud security service which encrypts all internet traffic to ensure confidential business data is protected from third parties

System Mechanic Ultimate Defense includes a full-featured antivirus that protects the PC system and important files from viruses, spyware, ransomware, and more.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

11.99

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

79.95

One-time payment

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

1.3K

972

346

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

82%

would recommend this app

4.7

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

86%

would recommend this app

Pros

“NordVPN has prevented me from downloading malware on my computer, putting all the information stored at risk, it detects malicious malware that wants to enter the system in time, it has reliable security that allows me to browse safely without fear of putting my data or information at risk, it provides a good connection speed without annoying loading times”

David F.

Professional Nurse

“Its connection speed has been correct without closing or saturating, its cybersecurity has been perfect for protection against malware, always protecting the equipment from any damage that may be caused or from any type of malware that wants to enter without being detected.”

Maria K.

Marketing student

“The connection is fast enough that I don't notice any buffering, and the "Threat Protection" is a nice little bonus because it actually stops those annoying pop-up ads while I'm browsing.”

Tony N.

Operations

Pros

“For one, this is a subscription that automatically renews for the full price unless you are lucky enough to remember to call and cancel before the renewal date.”

Fred P.

owner

“There was no need to search Windows for similar performance and cleaning operations as it was all there in a single package of software.”

Fred P.

owner

“Easy to use and seems to do a good job, but watch out for extra fees!”

JOHN R.

President

Cons

“To reactivate / reauthorize account it will not allow you access siting that you've had too many attempts to establish reactivation.”

Peter L.

Owner

“They have highjacked my computer, I have not been able to log in for over a week and getting no responses from emails or customer service!! When I rebooted my computer it is asking me for a master password which I have NOT set up.....and because i dont have it.”

Lise D.

Whatever

“NordVPN's support is non existent, they do not properly resolve connection ticket with an acceptable time frame.”

Luka G.

Confidential

Cons

“After 20 minutes of a hard sell to purchase 3 years in advance before I even loaded the program, I was completely turned off and requested an immediate refund, then removed the unactivated program from my PC.”

Fred P.

owner

“The program said it removed a lot of bad stuff but couldn't be verified.”

Fred P.

owner

“did not removed 3 trojans viruses "W64/Trojan2.QYBK" W32/Trojan.”

Alberto T.

owner