Avast one of the largest cybersecurity firms in the world is a hugely admired free antivirus software and premium versions for those who require greater security. The security suites of Avast are generally highly assessed in tests. However the company’s data logs and privacy practices may make some people hesitant.
Avast Premier has a simple interface and offers a broad range of features including a password manager as well as tools for family security. It also lets you keep track of all the applications installed in your PC. This is important because some of them can be bloatware, or slow your system. The suite may also clean up your PC and optimize it, improving its performance.
Its antiphishing technology is top of the line. It can flag sites which may be phishing without the need for browser extensions. This is something isn’t found in all security suites. Its smart scan is able to detect browser extensions that are not rated well and aren’t in use and recommend that you remove these.
Avast’s February 2022 Real World Protection Test scored six out six points in terms of performance and protection. This puts it on par with the top products in the industry. It also defended against zero-day malware threats and only generated one false positive.
Avast Premier is a good program, in many tests however, it’s not as effective in stopping targeted attacks as the top programs. Furthermore, its performance may be affected when running multiple other security apps at the same time. It’s also expensive when compared with its rivals as the current price of $70 for a single device coverage year being much more than Norton or McAfee.
