Both Avast and Bitdefender originally built their reputations on their high-quality, free solutions. Even though they've both grown into professional-grade security companies, they still offer ...

For the second quarter in a row, Avast One Essential, Avast Free Antivirus and Avast Secure Browser receive the highest phishing detection scores in AV-Comparatives' latest analysis of consumer ...

To disable self-defense mode in Avast, you'll need to go into a 'hidden' area of the Settings. Open Control Panel. One quick method is to search for it from the Start menu; select Control Panel to ...

As well as a solid reputation for protecting computers from viruses and malware, Avast offers a wide range of useful related tools. These include password protection, data shredder, webcam shield, ...

Millions of Americans who purchased antivirus software from Avast may be eligible for compensation due to a $16.5 million settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission, the regulatory ...

TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by a commitment to make cutting-edge scam protection available to everyone, Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and part of ...

McAfee and Avast are two of the biggest names in cybersecurity, each offering great deals on antivirus software. Since pricing and features are similar, choosing between them can be difficult. I’ve ...

Over 300,000 new types of ransomware and other malicious software are discovered daily, according to the IT security research institute AV-TEST. Computer viruses can slow your devices, create a slew ...

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