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Virtual Shield Ultimate 2-Year Plan

Virtual Shield Ultimate 2-Year Plan

Virtual Shield’s top 2-year plan with VPN, antivirus, identity monitoring, and data removal.

Virtual Shield Plus 2-Year Plan

Virtual Shield Plus 2-Year Plan

A mid-tier 2-year plan with VPN, malware blocking, identity monitoring, and personal data removal.

Virtual Shield Ultimate 1-Year Plan

Virtual Shield Ultimate 1-Year Plan

Virtual Shield’s most complete yearly plan with VPN, antivirus, identity monitoring, and data removal.

McAfee McAfee Ultimate Individual - Desktop/Mobile for US only logo

Premium desktop and mobile protection with antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring, and up to $2M identity theft coverage for US users.

Virtual Shield Virtual Shield Basic 2-Year Plan logo

The entry 2-year plan focused on secure VPN access and real-time threat monitoring.

FeatureMcAfee Ultimate Individual - Desktop/Mobile for US onlyVirtual Shield Basic 2-Year PlanProduct 3
Rating4.7 ⭐4.2 ⭐-
Price/Month$16.67$9.58-
Price/Year$199.99$229.95-
CategoryAntivirus, Privacy ToolVPN, Privacy Tool, Antivirus-
SubcategoryIdentity Protection SuiteBiennial Protection Plan-
DevicesUnlimitedUnlimited-
Money-Back30 days60 days-
Editor's Choice-
Featured-
Key Features
Award-winning antivirus protection-
Secure VPN for safer browsing-
Web protection and phishing defense-
Scam Detector-
Identity monitoring and alerts-
Password Manager-
24/7 chat support-
Personal info removal-
Online account removal-
Social Privacy Manager-
Up to $2M identity theft coverage-
Identity restoration support-
Lost wallet protection-
Bank and credit card transaction monitoring-
Credit monitoring (3 bureaus)-
Security freeze support-
Bank account takeover monitoring-
Payday loan alerts-
Up to $25K ransomware coverage-
401(k) investment and loan monitoring-
Credit lock-
McAfee Assist setup support-
Desktop and mobile device support-
Unlimited personal device coverage-
Secure, high-speed VPN-
Real-Time Threat Monitoring-
10 Data Brokers Covered (Add-on)-
100 Data Brokers Covered (Add-on)-
Guided Removal (Add-on)-
Full Credit Monitoring (Add-on)-
Credit Score Tracker (Add-on)-
Quarterly Bureau Credit Reports (Add-on)-
Real-Time Credit Alerts (Add-on)-
Debt Analysis (Add-on)-
Credit Report Dispute Tool (Add-on)-
Credit Score Simulator (Add-on)-
Advantages
Product 1 Pros
  • Combines antivirus, VPN, privacy, and identity protection in one premium plan.
  • Strong desktop and mobile coverage for one user across major operating systems.
  • Includes advanced identity theft monitoring, restoration support, and high coverage limits.
  • Unlimited device protection is excellent for users with many personal devices.
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Product 2 Pros
  • Lowest effective monthly cost among the three Virtual Shield 2-year plans.
  • Simple long-term option for users who mainly want VPN coverage.
  • Includes the same 60-day money-back guarantee as the higher tiers.
  • Good fit for budget-conscious privacy shoppers.
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