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Avast Security & Privacy

The online world demands vigilance. This app fortifies user defenses, providing absolute command over privacy and device integrity.

Key Figures

Downloads

12.5M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

501.4K

Publisher

AVAST Software s.r.o

Avast Security & Privacy: Core Feature Analysis

Evaluating key functionalities for enhanced digital safety and privacy for general smartphone users.

Scam Guardian Pro

The app provides comprehensive, AI-powered protection against various scams, including unwanted calls and malicious text messages.

Identity Protection

It allows users to monitor if their passwords or online accounts have been compromised or leaked, providing alerts for data breaches.

VPN Protection

This tool features encrypted internet traffic, protecting online privacy and enabling secure connections, particularly on public Wi-Fi networks.

Malicious Website Blocker

The app safeguards users against fake and harmful websites across all browsers, ensuring a worry-free internet experience.

Email Guard

It protects email accounts by scanning new emails for scams and malware, marking them as safe or suspicious.

Comprehensive Smart Scan

This tool performs an advanced scan to detect vulnerabilities and risks related to browsing, Wi-Fi networks, and identity.

Device Vulnerability Scan

It enables users to identify potential security weaknesses and threats on their device, helping to prevent unauthorized access.

Photo Vault

The app offers a secure, encrypted folder for photos, accessible only via PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID, to protect private images.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Avast Security & Privacy

What is Avast Security & Privacy?

Avast Security & Privacy protects your device from online threats, keeps emails safe from scams, secures browsing on public Wi-Fi, and helps control online accounts. It offers various security features.

Does Avast Security & Privacy protect against scams?

Yes, Avast Security & Privacy includes Scam Guardian Pro for 24/7 AI-powered scam protection, Call Guard for blocking scam calls, and Safe SMS for text message scam protection.

Can I scan my device for threats using Avast Security & Privacy?

Yes, Avast Security & Privacy offers a free "Threats and vulnerabilities scan" and a "Smart Scan" to check for risks to browsing, Wi-Fi, and identity.

Does Avast Security & Privacy offer VPN protection?

Yes, Avast Security & Privacy provides Premium VPN protection to safeguard online privacy by encrypting internet traffic and allowing safe connections on public Wi-Fi.

Is Avast Security & Privacy's VPN protection available globally?

No, the VPN service within Avast Security & Privacy is not available for use in India due to governmental regulations, but it functions when traveling outside of India.

How does Avast Security & Privacy protect my email accounts?

Avast Security & Privacy offers Email Guard, a Premium feature that scans up to five email accounts for scams and malware, marking emails as safe or suspicious across devices.

Does Avast Security & Privacy monitor for data breaches?

Yes, Avast Security & Privacy includes Identity Protection to check if passwords have been stolen or leaked and alerts users if online accounts are breached. One account check is free; all accounts require Premium.

Does Avast Security & Privacy offer a free trial for subscriptions?

Yes, Avast Security & Privacy offers a 14-day free trial for yearly subscriptions and a 7-day trial for monthly subscriptions. Cancellation is free before the final 24 hours.

How do I manage my Avast Security & Privacy subscription?

You can manage your Avast Security & Privacy subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase within the App Store.

Does Avast Security & Privacy include a Photo Vault?

Yes, Avast Security & Privacy provides a Photo Vault to protect photos in an encrypted folder, secured by PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID. Free users protect 40 photos; Premium protects all.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Avast Security & Privacy - Proactive Web Guard — Proactive Web Guard
Users gain insight into their online protection through the 'Web Guard' interface, which visually confirms "Your browsing is secured" and presents a detailed graph of "244 threats blocked".

Avast Security & Privacy - Robust Email Protection — Robust Email Protection
The 'Email Guard' feature provides transparent email security, categorizing emails into "Safe emails" and "Suspicious emails" counts, and allowing management through the "ADD MAILBOX" option.

Avast Security & Privacy - Identity Breach Monitoring — Identity Breach Monitoring
This tool empowers users with continuous "Data Breach Scan" capabilities, clearly indicating "No compromised accounts" for monitored emails and visually confirming security with a padlock icon.

Description

Protect your device from online threats and intruders, keep your email accounts safe from scams, browse safely on public Wi-Fi, and stay in control of your online accounts. ► NEW! Scam Guardian Pro: 24/7 AI-powered scam protection ■ Call Guard: Automatically blocks scam calls and labels if the call is a potential scam, spam, or a verified business ■ Safe SMS: AI-powered scam protection for every text message ■ Avast Assistant: Get answers in real time from Avast Assistant, your built-in AI partner Features include: ► Threats and vulnerabilities scan (FREE) Stop hackers in their tracks and get alerted if vulnerabilities and threats are found on your device. ► Malicious website blocker (FREE) Browse the internet worry-free. No matter which browser you’re using, we’ll protect you against fake and malicious websites. ► VPN protection (PREMIUM) Safeguard your online privacy by making sure no one can spy on what you're doing. Our VPN encrypts your internet traffic on any network, allowing you to connect safely even on risky public Wi-Fi networks. ► Identity Protection (check one account with FREE. All accounts with PREMIUM.) Check if your passwords have been stolen or leaked, and get alerts if your online accounts have been breached. ► Photo Vault (protect 40 photos with FREE. All photos with PREMIUM). Protect photos in an encrypted folder and secure them by PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID so that only you have access to them. ► Security and privacy tips for your device (FREE) Scan your device and follow an easy guide to correctly set up your security and privacy settings. ► Smart Scan (FREE) Run an advanced scan to check for potential vulnerabilities and risks to your browsing, Wi-Fi networks, and identity. ► Email Guard (PREMIUM) Protect up to 5 email accounts from scams and malware. We’ll scan all new emails for you and mark them as safe or suspicious, on all your devices. About our subscriptions: - Trial: A yearly subscription includes a 14-day trial period, while a monthly subscription comes with a 7-day trial period. During these trial periods, you can cancel anytime free of charge, as long as you do so before the final 24 hours of your trial. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate. - Payment will be charged to your App Store Account. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. - Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during your active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. * VPN service is not available for use within India as a result of governmental regulations requiring the logging and saving of user data, but you can still use your VPN service when traveling outside of India. Privacy Policy available at https://www.avast.com/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions info at https://www.avast.com/eula