However, Avast often fells down in the performance category and can negatively influence device’s performance when scanning for malware. The analysts at AV-Comparatives performed a security test and provided two Advanced+ and two Advanced ratings, meaning that the product is much higher than a Standard rating tools.
It is able to detect and block adware and keyloggers in particular. It adds a network security scanner, provides a password manager, offers to secure web browser and its toolbar (Google Chrome) and other useful features. Nevertheless, based on independent testing at third-party laboratories, it features a high ability to block, detect and remove viruses. Naturally, device users who tried Avast share various opinions regarding the tool.
The latter became infamous after hackers compromised CCleaner and CCleaner Cloud versions in September, 2017 and pushed millions of its users into a risk of getting Floxif malware. In 2017, the company acquired Piriform, the company which developed and managed CCleaner tool. Based on the statistics conducted in 2016, Avast had 400 million users and held 40 percent of security software market outside China.
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