Antivirus program Avast, which is used by hundreds of millions of people, collected and sold users' most secretive browsing data to some of the world's largest companies until 2019. Once Avast was ...

The Avast antivirus program used by hundreds of millions of people around the world is selling highly sensitive web browsing data to many of the world’s biggest companies, including Google and ...

Avast, an antivirus program with more than 435 million users worldwide, said it will stop collecting and selling the private web browsing histories of its users following a joint investigation by ...

Many people today question the need for a dedicated antivirus program, considering that Windows Defender comes installed with the OS. However, Avast Free Antivirus is not only free but also provides a ...

The revelation was uncovered through an investigation by Motherboard and PCMag. The investigation found user data, contracts and leaked reports, showing that Avast had been selling highly sensitive ...

Technology firm Avast offers anti-virus and Internet security software for individuals, small business and educational institutions. Its Avast Free Antivirus program is CNET's top-rated anti-virus ...

Summit Partners has made a $100 million minority investment in Avast Software, a Czech Republic-based developer of anti-virus software. AVAST Software, developers of the world’s most popular antivirus ...

Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Avast has an excellent reputation for ...

Avast, based in the Czech Republic, is well-known for its antivirus products. In 2017, the company entered the VPN space and released Avast Secureline VPN. Avast’s marketing ticks many of the right ...

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC AND LONDON, UK, August 23, 2010 – AVAST Software, developers of the world’s most popular antivirus program, today announced that growth equity investor Summit Partners has ...

It’s a good idea to use an antivirus software on your Mac or PC, but sometimes they can be a headache. Some antivirus applications are so integrated into the operating system that it leaves bits and ...

Avast has highly-rated virus and malware protection, a nice interface, and a ton of features that don’t overwhelm. It’s pricey compared to others, however, at $80 per year for a single PC. Avast is ...