have awarded it high scores, often hitting 100% detection for widespread malware. Privacy History: It is worth noting that Avast previously faced a 16.5 million dollar settlement
Forces untrusted apps to request permission before using your camera, preventing secret spying. avast full version
| | You should NOT buy it if... | | :--- | :--- | | You need a real firewall (Windows Firewall isn't enough for you). | You're on a modern Windows 10/11 PC using Microsoft Defender (it's now excellent and free). | | You handle sensitive client data (lawyer, accountant, therapist). | You want a lightweight, set-it-and-forget-it solution (try Bitdefender or Kaspersky instead). | | You have family members who click every link in email. | You are very privacy-conscious (consider Sophos or ESET). | | You want one license for 10 devices (PC, Mac, Android, iOS). | You just want "peace of mind" without slowdowns. | have awarded it high scores, often hitting 100%