Avast ultimate is a security tool with a high detection rate as well as great extra features. Its malware scanner received a perfect score in my tests and its web protection blocked many phishing sites that got past Chrome and Firefox’s default security features. Other features include the Rescue Disk and a secure browser for online banking and shopping. Advanced tracker blocking is also a part of the.
The interface for users of the suite is simple. The main screen displays an overview of its primary tools with clear icons to describe their functions. Avast employs an orange, white and blue color scheme that is appealing to the eye and easy to read.
In the Explore menu, you will get more specific controls for each tool, including custom scans, boot-time scanning and an automatic updater. You can also save specific types of scans to the “Scan Center”, so you can run them again at a later date.
Avast’s advanced features help protect against ransomware by watching your computer for suspicious activity and encrypting files that may have been targeted. It can even detect a trojan horse (a malicious program that sneaks into your computer disguised as genuine software) and stop it from running on your system.
Avast’s security solutions are backed by 24/7 live chat, email and telephone support. The free versions of Avast are backed by a vast community of kaspersky software knowledge and. Paid plans come with advanced features such as identity protection, USB protection, patch management, and an unlimited VPN.
