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Millions of Americans who purchased antivirus software from Avast may be eligible for compensation due to a $16.5 million settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission, the regulatory ...

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Avast, an anti-virus computer software brand, is the brainchild of Avast Software, which was formerly known as Alwil Software. The company's products compete with some of the industry's most popular ...

The Federal Trade Commission has begun sending claim forms to consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast under misleading pretenses, the agency said. This follows a February 2024 complaint ...

Avast said Thursday that it will wind down its data-collection service, Jumpshot, in response to concerns that it was collecting personal information about users from its free antivirus programs ...

Avast - a leading global provider of digital security software, known for protecting consumers and businesses across multiple devices through real-time antivirus, privacy, and performance solutions.

The rise in malware and online security threats continues to give a big boost to companies that are looking for ways to make the connected world a bit safer. Avast, one of the bigger PC and mobile ...

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Frankfurt am Main, December 03, 2020 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has today affirmed Avast Holding B.V.'s (Avast) corporate family (CFR) at Ba2, as well as its probability of default ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Though data collection is a fact of life these days, many consumers were surprised to discover that Avast—maker of ...