When you give away good service for free, you tend to become popular, very popular. With over 122 million active users worldwide, avast!'s antivirus software is a perfect example. Avast! Free version ...

avast! Free Antivirus 5.0 beta offers very good malware protection at no cost. It's especially good at malware removal and rootkit removal tests, and it offers fine control over settings and detailed ...

Avast Free Antivirus combines an antivirus engine that scores very well in testing with a surprisingly extensive collection of bonus features. By Neil J. Rubenking When the IBM PC was new, I served as ...

Avast Free Antivirus is a well-rounded free antivirus package: It does a solid job at blocking malware, has a pleasant interface, and scans files quickly. Avast Free Antivirus 5 took the top spot in ...

Avast Free Antivirus 7 is set to be released on Thursday and will have new features including cloud-based updates, remote assistance and file reputation. Avast Free Antivirus is one of the most ...

Avast Scam Guardian uses AI to flag suspicious messages, emails, and websites in real time Avast Scam Guardian Pro will also soon offer extra protections like scam call and SMS detection Online ...

Avast released free ransomware decryptors that could work on multiple strains, including Babuk, LockFile, and AtomSilo. BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 25: In this photo illustration a young man types on an ...

TEMPE, Ariz. and PRAGUE, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by a commitment to make cutting-edge scam protection available to everyone, Avast, a leader in digital security and privacy and part of ...

Update 10/6/22: The article originally referred to this family as Hades based on the reference in Avast's articl e and confusion with another ransomware family. Avast has released a decryptor for ...

It seems only logical that a free antivirus company should offer basic protection for free, but reserve advanced bonus features for the paid edition. However, in the real world, many of the most ...