
Avast
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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. Since November 2022, the brand is owned by GenDigital.
Avast joined AV-Comparatives’ Main Test Series at the very beginning, in 2004.
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Real-World Protection Test July-October 2023
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Performance Test October 2023
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False Alarm Test September 2023
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Malware Protection Test September 2023
Latest Consumer Main-Tests on Microsoft Windows
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Business Security Test August-September 2023 - Factsheet
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Malware Protection Test Enterprise September 2023 - Testresult
Part of Business Security Test August-September 2023 – Factsheet -
Real-World Protection Test Enterprise August-September 2023 - Testresult
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Performance Test June 2023
Part of Business Security Test 2023 (March – June)
Latest Enterprise Main-Tests on Microsoft Windows
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