Avast Antivirus Review

18 Oct Avast Antivirus Review

Avast offers a variety of features in a well-designed package that performs very well in independent tests and effectively removes threats. Its free version is considered to be one of the best and its premium and ultimate versions include additional features that help it stand out from competitors. There is a sandbox to remove files that are not known, and Wi-Fi inspector that helps you connect with security on public or private networks.

Avast Antivirus can be downloaded for Windows-based PCs under the name Avast Free Antivirus. It is also available for Mac computers running macOS as Avast Security. Android mobile devices are protected by Avast Mobile Security. Apple products such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod are protected by Avast SecureLine. It also comes in a business version as Avast Endpoint Protection.

The user interface is clean and elegant, with a blue theme and orange accents (from the logo of the company) and green “all clear” buttons that tell you if your system is secure. Its tools are divided into three tabs on the left side of the screen: Privacy, Protection and Performance.

In the early months of 2020, Avast found itself at the center of a massive privacy scandal when it was accused of selling data about its princess charlene of monaco users, such as what websites they visited, as well as their search keywords and videos watched. While Avast claims to have stopped this practice, some experts are still wary of the program.

The malware detection rate of Avast is high and its antivirus program has been acknowledged for its speed and the minimal impact on the operating system. It’s easy to install, and it is well-known for its customer assistance. Its paid plans are more expensive than some other antivirus software. Avast provides a 30 day money back guarantee.