Stay safe on public Wi-Fi and much more
Strengthen your online privacy against cybercriminals, internet service providers, and employers. View the videos and websites you love. Do it with Virtual Private Network (VPN) software.
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Free antivirus
Your first step to online freedom
We believe everyone has the right to be safe online, which is why we offer our award-winning free antivirus to millions of people around the world.
Award-winning antivirus
Easy to install, effortless to use
Hundreds of millions of users worldwide
We have 30+ years of experience
2022
Top Rated
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We’re award-winning by nature, not just by name
We can help protect you against advanced online threats, backed by one of the globe’s biggest Cyber Safety networks. And we’ve been proud winners of different awards over the years. Check out some of our more recent ones below.
2024
“98.7% malware detected, no false alarms”
Virus Bulletin
VB100
VB100
2024
"Banking mode prevents malware from breaking in"
AVLab
Internet banking Protection Test
Internet banking Protection Test
2023
“10/10 real-life threat scenarios tested, detected, and blocked”
AV Test
Best Protection
Best Protection
2023
“Total accuracy: 100%, false positives 0%”
SE Labs
Home Endpoint Security Test
Home Endpoint Security Test
The numbers speak for themselves
Awards are one thing. But our numbers further prove how well we support peoples’ digital lives every day. Want a smart way to stay safer online? Need to optimize your devices or do something else? We really can help.
0
Blocked attacks per second
235 MB
Approx freed up every day per user
15,450,000
Blocked phishing and scam threats per day
Avast will help keep you safer online from over one billion threats each month
Hundreds of millions of users worldwide trust Avast with their private information
Light, powerful protection that won’t slow you down
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Avast Premium Security
Enhanced digital security for PCs, macOS, and mobile devices
Want to feel more confident in your digital world?
Use our automatic cybersecurity shields against viruses, ransomware, zero-day threats, and other types of malware.
Plus, we can also help you to:
Use our automatic cybersecurity shields against viruses, ransomware, zero-day threats, and other types of malware.
Plus, we can also help you to:
Identify scam websites and stay away from them.
Block potential scam emails.
Protect your personal data and webcam from hackers.
Need a more specific type of app or service?
For 30 years, we’ve fought for digital freedom for all
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