Best AntiVirus Software?

onesixfive

Hi
My AVG AntiVirus Software is up for renewal. I am no techie so I'm not sure if I'm being ripped off or not.
The Internet security package which renews shortly (covers 10 devices - we have 2 mobiles, 2 tablets, 2 laptops), has gone up from the introductory £20 a year to £85!
Since setting up the basic security package which covered virus, ransomware & malware, they've sold me a separate Tune-up package at £35 (for 10 devices) which isn't included in the renewal, and a driver updater at £21 for my laptop.  With renewal this time they offer a Free VPN privacy for 3 months.
Appreciate thoughts & suggestions.

MattMattMattUK

onesixfive said:

Hi
My AVG AntiVirus Software is up for renewal. I am no techie so I'm not sure if I'm being ripped off or not.
The Internet security package which renews shortly (covers 10 devices - we have 2 mobiles, 2 tablets, 2 laptops), has gone up from the introductory £20 a year to £85!
Since setting up the basic security package which covered virus, ransomware & malware, they've sold me a separate Tune-up package at £35 (for 10 devices) which isn't included in the renewal, and a driver updater at £21 for my laptop.  With renewal this time they offer a Free VPN privacy for 3 months.
Appreciate thoughts & suggestions.

You do not need it. Mobiles and tablets will be fine on their own providing that they are still receiving updates, if not you would be better upgrading them. For Windows, Chrome OS or Mac OS then the built in software is more than good enough, better than AVG. 

My suggestion would be to cancel it and save yourself the money. The "tune-up" package, in my opinion, is a complete rip off, the "driver updater" is even worse as all modern OSs do that themselves anyway. 

Eyeful

In my opinion buying all that software is a complete waist of your money, you do not need it.

1. It seems to me that AVG always wants to upsell you something or other.

2. As already been pointed out, Windows, Chrome OS or Mac OS built in software, is more than good enough.

3. If you do feel the need for extra security software on your mobile phone then I suggest you look at
    Sophos Intercept X for Mobiles
    It is free and Which? mag says it is better than many paid for software.

4. As long as your  tablet is still receiving updates you should be fine.
   If the tablet is no longer getting updates, its time to buy a new tablet.
   Do not expect the extra security software to replace those updates and save you.

5. These may be of interest to you:
https://www.av-test.org/en/
https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phones/article/mobile-phone-security-is-it-safe-to-use-an-old-phone-a6uXf1w6PvEN
https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/tablets/article/tablets-and-ipads-which-brands-offer-the-best-security-support-aK1hZ5A66eJ5

6  Remember that there is no such thing as 100% security.

DrSyn

If your mobile is longer getting updates, you are at risk and should think about getting a new mobile phone.
Some mobile phone manufactures issue updates faster than others. 
Apple & Google phones have updates for the longest number of years.
While some phones get up dates for only about 2 years.

RumRat

DrSyn said:

If your mobile is longer getting updates, you are at risk and should think about getting a new mobile phone.
Some mobile phone manufactures issue updates faster than others. 
Apple & Google phones have updates for the longest number of years.
While some phones get up dates for only about 2 years.

You missed off Samsung phones there with a guaranteed 7 year update programme.

OP... IMO these anti-virus packages with upselling should be banned. I consider them to be blatant scams to catch the unawares and rip more money off them.
As has been said, If your phone/tablet are getting regular updates you will be fine. If they are not, it's really time to find a new one.
Your Laptops will be fine with the free built in AV and Malwarebytes free version.
If you only need an occasional VPN, research the free ones available. Or, use the money you save avoiding the AVG rip off and buy one.

Mee

DrSyn said:

If your mobile is longer getting updates, you are at risk and should think about getting a new mobile phone.
Some mobile phone manufactures issue updates faster than others. 
Apple & Google phones have updates for the longest number of years.
While some phones get up dates for only about 2 years.

The NCSC also links to the Which? page on mobile phone security too, and has a comprehensive page:

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/you-your-family

I would check whether your employer has a corporate contract for anti-virus or other software, particularly if you work for a large corporate employer, or a university.

onesixfive

Thank you all very much.
Our phones & Tablets are reasonably new Samsung, which I've checked & are getting updates
The laptop is HP & is on built-in anti-virus called Microsoft Defender.
Cancelled all AVG wie.

Vitor

Android mobis will have Google Play Protect by default so there's no obvious need for 3rd party 'AV' Remove malware or unsafe software - Android - Google Account Help