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Avast is a renowned name in the field of cybersecurity. It is renowned for its excellent malware detection, web security and other security features such as a boot-time scanner as well as a virtual desktop. The product is also compatible with a variety of devices, and comes with the option of a free VPN.
There are three plans available, depending on how many devices you wish to cover. In addition to PCs, it can also be installed on Mac and Android devices.
Avast detected every malware that was found on the systems we test. This is a remarkable feat considering that the program is able to detect more than 1.5 billion threats each month.
Another significant feature of the software is its speedy boot-time scanner that scans your system for potentially harmful files before Windows even starts. It took me less than an hour during my tests to run the complete scan on a PC that runs Windows 10.
The Avast product also comes with a host of other security tools designed to safeguard your data. Its Sensitive Document Shield can detect sensitive documents such as tickets resumes, and invoices. It did not detect any sensitive files on the computer I tried it on, however.
Avast’s email guardian will also check your account for suspicious attachments and phishing links. It also offers an option called Bank Mode that provides a virtual desktop, which is safe from keystroke loggers, screenshot attempts and other malicious applications. Avast has excellent privacy policies. The company claims it only collects information that is essential for protection and its analytics business Jumpshot does not sell the data to large corporations after it has been “de-identified.”