In January of 2020, multiple news sources reported that Avast Antivirus, through a subsidiary, was selling the browsing history of Avast Free product users.
Avast's Mobile Security & Antivirus app detected 100% of malware samples in January 2018 test of Android malware by AV-Comparatives. In a February 2018, test of various antimalware products by AV-TEST, Avast Free Antivirus has earned 6 out of 6 points in "Protection" category, detecting 100% of malware samples used in this test and earning an "AV-TEST Certified" seal. Īs of 2017, Avast is the most popular antivirus vendor on the market, and it had the largest share of the market for antivirus applications. It is a cross-platform solution that includes antivirus protection, web threat scanning, browser protection, and a cloud management console. Īvast launched a freeware business product, Avast for Business, in February 2015. The Avast Antivirus products include freeware and paid versions that provide computer security, browser security, antivirus software, firewall, anti-phishing, antispyware, and anti-spam among other services.
Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSĪvast Antivirus is a family of cross-platform internet security applications developed by Avast for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. 27 October 2021 9 days ago ( ) (Windows version)