Avast Free Antivirus

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AI scam guidance

Avast Assistant offers guidance on whether online messages or offers may be scams.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Breach alerts

Hack Alerts notify users if Avast detects that their email passwords were part of a leak or hack.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Device limit

1avast.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Email and ransomware protection

Mail Shield alerts users to potentially malicious email attachments, and Ransomware Shield helps prevent untrusted applications from changing or encrypting personal files.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

File and behavior shields

File Shield scans files added to or opened on the PC, while Behavior Shield alerts users to suspicious app behavior.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Free use limit

The free antivirus can be used indefinitely after activation, but the app may prompt for reactivation after 12 months.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Malware protection

The free antivirus detects, blocks, and removes malware including viruses, adware, spyware, and Trojans.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Network protection

Network Inspector helps protect Wi-Fi networks from hackers and intruders, and Firewall monitors network traffic to help block malicious intrusions.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Product identity

Avast Free Antivirus is now part of the Avast One app.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Protection scope

antivirusavast.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Ransomware protection

Yesavast.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Real-time protection

It detects and blocks malware in real time and scans the PC to remove viruses and other malware.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Requirements

The page specifies Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.14 or later requirements, and says devices need internet access for automatic updates.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Security testing

Avast lists 2025 test results including 100% detection of real-world threat samples in the AV-Test Home User Protection Test.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Support

Avast directs users to its Support Center for additional FAQs.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Supported platforms

Windows,macOS,Android,iOSavast.com · read 22 Sep 2026

Web protection

Web Guard helps block scam websites, phishing links in emails, and malicious downloads.avast.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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