IPVanish is offering a massive 74% discount on its annual VPN plan right now

Protecting your identity online is as important as activating your security system when you leave home. Without a VPN, you could be leaving yourself open to attacks by would-be hackers and thieves but luckily, they're becoming more and more affordable. IPVanish is one of our favorite VPN services, and right now it's holding a flash sale that can save you up to 74% off its regular monthly cost.

There are two main plans at IPVanish, one that gives you access to the popular VPN service and a higher tier that gives you VPN access along with 500GB of cloud storage to use at your leisure. You'll score the best discount during this month's sale by choosing an annual subscription. The VPN-only yearly subscription plan is on sale for just $31.49 right now, which is like paying only $2.62 monthly. Meanwhile, the VPN + Storage annual plan is on sale for only $34.99, effectively $2.92 per month. The annual subscription will renew at its regular price of $89.99 for the VPN-only plan or $99.99 for the VPN + Storage plan unless you decide to end your membership early.

You've probably heard and read a lot about VPNs by now as they are super useful tools for our increasingly internet-connected lives. You no doubt use your tech for all sorts of personal and private tasks like banking, shopping, and browsing, so a VPN will come in handy to help protect your sensitive data. If you ever connect to public Wi-Fi networks, say at the coffee shop or while waiting for a flight, a VPN is for you too. Using one helps to anonymize and protect your online activity, stop ad tracking, and protects you from having your data intercepted.

VPNs are also incredibly useful for accessing content that would otherwise be blocked in your region. If you're on vacation, you can use IPVanish to bypass geographical restrictions on content so you can easily watch your regular streaming services from anywhere.

IPVanish's VPN service offers a network of over 1,600 servers in 75+ locations worldwide, unlimited P2P traffic, powerful apps for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and even Fire TV as well as a speedy connection. Your subscription also allows for simultaneous use on unlimited devices, allowing you to protect every device you own with no limits. IPVanish uses 256-bit AES encryption and doesn't keep any traffic logs, either.

The VPN + Storage plan with 500GB of SugarSync cloud storage could be a timely solution if you're now working from home as it provides an easy way to share files remotely with coworkers. Even if you're not getting work done from your home, it never hurts to have an extra backup for your important documents and photos.

It's well worth snagging a subscription at this discounted price while you can. The plans are fully refundable forup to 30 days after purchase if you change your mind, so you can try IPVanish out risk-free. If it's not for you, you can always check out our list of the best VPNs for some alternative options.