Avast products are highly appreciated when it comes down to security. They have consistently scored well in independent tests and reliably remove a wide range of threats. However, a string of unpleasant incidents has left some experts doubting the company’s reputation.
The free version of avast’s antivirus protection includes basic malware removal and detection and real-time protection that runs in the background to protect you from known threats. The premium versions come with numerous bells and whistles like the ability to sandbox suspected files, as well as a WiFi Inspection tool that analyzes your network for suspicious activity.
The sleek interface of Avast lets you access all the tools you need. The three tabs (Protection Privacy, Protection, and Performance) provide options to run various virus scans and to enable or disable real-time protections. In addition the settings menu lets you look on quarantined files and change your firewall’s settings, or create the sandbox.
Sensitive Data Shield is another interesting feature. It’s a way to increase your security by preventing hackers from accessing sensitive documents on your computer. In our testing it did not detect any of the docs we sent ithowever, it could be useful for users who want to take extra precautions with their data.
All paid plans from Avast are covered by a 30 days money-back guarantee. Enterprise and business users can choose to purchase additional features that will increase the number of devices protected. They include a secure browser or rescue disk, monitoring of data breaches, and system optimization tools.
