Avast antivirus comes with a wonderful collection of features that come in an streamlined package. In my testing the malware engine got an outstanding score. Its web protection was also efficient in identifying fake websites that got past the default detection of Firefox and Chrome systems. The performance scanner performed admirably in keeping its impact on system’s performance to a minimum. In fact Avast’s performance scanning proved more efficient in cutting down on the CPU usage than any other program I tried.
Besides the malware protection and performance scan, Avast offers a host of other tools. Avast One is the only one that has a VPN with a photo vault, and a tool to monitor data breaches. Its security toolkit includes an application sandbox and a scanner for routers to check for what is craigslist vulnerabilities.
If you ever have trouble, Avast’s support website includes a vast knowledge base. Its search function makes it easy to find answers to frequently asked questions. If you can’t find the answer, Avast’s forum is a great resource to get assistance from other users.
Avast may claim that they no longer sells data regarding its users, but the history of this practice remains fresh in the minds of many consumers’ minds. In January 2020, PCMag and Motherboard revealed that Avast sold the location and other details of its users to third party companies via its Jumpshot subsidiary. Avast has halted this practice, and now is asking users to choose whether they want to participate during the installation of its antivirus software for desktops. The privacy policy of the company says that consumer data is “stripped and removed from identification” before being shared with third-party.
