avast antivirus Protect is the ideal choice for those who require full protection against ransomware, malware, and zero-day threats. Its malware detection capabilities are similar to those of industry leaders such as Kaspersky and Bitdefender but its impact on performance is low. It also has other features, such as a password manager, personal firewall and Wi-Fi inspector.
Avast’s interface is sleek and streamlined with blue tones (from the logo of the company) and orange accents. The menus on the left include tabs such as “Protection”, “Privacy” and “Performance”. The main window displays the status of your PC. Green ‘all clear” icons signify that you are protected. By clicking the ‘Scan” button, you can gain access to additional options. There are Smart Full, Targeted Custom, and Boot-time scans, along with an internet scanner.
Other useful features are the Ransomware Shield, which prevents hackers from gaining access, changing, or locking your files and threatening them with ransom. You can also shield certain folders by using this shield. The Password Manager allows you to store, synchronize and create secure passwords. It can also help you avoid websites that are phishing by using its password generator, and also alert you to compromised accounts.
Avast offers an enterprise and business subscription that covers 999 devices. It includes more advanced security features, including a VPN service and a webcam blocking feature. Administrators can control employee devices and software use with the endpoint management feature. Sensitive data shield detects sensitive documents like tickets and bills and prevents them being accessed by apps that aren’t authorized.
