Sales pitch. While reviewed as good, more comprehensive products exist that can apply to multiple devices- your computers, tablet, and phone. If you only look for Droid coverage, you can "cherry pick" the best for Android. I have used multiple device bundles from Bitdefender, Norton, and McAfee . Sometimes your home internet service provider has a free or discounted security suite bundle- it helps reduce their support requests. I also don't like monthly fees and instead opt for the annual license - subject to the teaser introductory price that will escalate the next year unless you opt out of automatic renewal and do the "I'm leaving unless you lower the price" negotiation.

Here are a couple sites that evaluate security software.
10 Best Antivirus Software in 2025: Windows, Android, iOS, Mac<https://www.safetydetectives.com/>
The Best Security Suites for 2025 | PCMag<https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-security-suites>
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The Best Security Suites for 2025 - PCMag<https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-security-suites>
Best Prime Day Security Suite Deals This Week* Surfshark One — Protect 5 Devices for $2.49 Per Month on 2 Years Plan + 3 Months Free and Includes VPN Norton Antivirus Plus — $29.99 for 1 ...
www.pcmag.com



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10 Best Antivirus Software in 2025: Windows, Android, iOS, Mac<https://www.safetydetectives.com/>
There are hundreds of antivirus programs available, and they all claim to offer the best protection at the best price. But I tested the top antivirus software on the market, and only a few of them are strong enough, secure enough, and effective enough to be considered the best antiviruses of 2025. Most antivirus programs include more than just a virus scanner — they also come with features ...
www.safetydetectives.com

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From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of charles meyer <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2025 8:43 PM
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] [CODE4LIB] Aura - Android Cell Phone protection

My esteemed listmates,

It was suggested that if you want to protect your Android cell from
criminals lurking on the net that you subscribe to Aura ($12/mo).

Is that recommended?

Have others used that or is it another "sales pitch" to ignore?

Thank you,

Charles.

Charlotte County Public Library