Avast Free Antivirus
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Avast was started in 1988 in Prague (then Czechoslovakia), and was initially known as Alwil Software. The company headquarters is still in Prague (now Czech Republic). Avast acquired AVG in October 2016.
Avast produces software for home users and businesses, including some free products. Platforms covered are Windows, Mac OS, Android and iOS.
The company acquired AVG in October 2016, and continued to make AVG-branded products.
Avast joined AV-Comparatives’ Main Test Series at the very beginning, in 2004.
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Performance Test April 2022
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False Alarm Test March 2022
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Summary Report 2021Outstanding Product
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Summary Report 2021approved
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Summary Report 2021Gold
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Advanced Threat Protection Test 2021 - Consumer
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Anti-Phishing Certification Avast 2021approved
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Malware Removal Test 2018
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