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Avast

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Avast is a leading cybersecurity company dedicated to providing safety and privacy for users worldwide. With a focus on creating a secure digital environment, Avast offers a range of products including free antivirus software, VPN services, and various IT security solutions. The company safeguards over 435 million users globally, ensuring their digital data, identity, and privacy are protected. Avast is part of Gen™, a global entity that promotes digital freedom through trusted consumer brands.

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Avast - Latest News and Updates

• On January 16, 2025, Avast expanded its identity protection solution, Avast Secure Identity, to 15 new countries outside the US to combat rising scam and identity theft.
• Avast expanded its identity protection solution, Avast Secure Identity, to 15 new countries outside the US to combat rising scam and identity theft.
• Avast detects the InvisibleFerret malware as Python:Nukesped-B.
• Avast Secure Identity now includes dark web monitoring, social media alerts, and expert restoration support to address a 614% increase in Scam-Yourself Attacks.
• Avast detects FunkLocker ransomware as Win64:MalwareX-gen.

• Avast has rebranded its app from 'AVAST SECURITY & VIRUS CLEANER' to 'AVAST ANTIVIRUS & SECURITY' and changed its age rating from 'PEGI 3' to 'Everyone'.

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