REDWOOD CITY, Calif.,
April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Avast (LSE: AVST), the global leader in digital security
products, has released a new version of Avast Secure Browser
(code-named Aspen) which gives
people even greater protection and control over their privacy,
identity and personal data when browsing the internet. The new
version introduces new features including Webcam Guard to give
consumers complete control over who can access their computer
cameras, and enhanced Anti-Fingerprinting to prevent websites from
tracking people as they browse. This upgraded consumer privacy and
protection capability is achieved alongside a high level of
browsing performance and speed.
William Drewett, Senior Product
Manager, Avast Secure Browser, said: "Consumer awareness of the
need for online privacy and security has been heightened by recent
high-profile data breaches, but people often find it complex or
time consuming to work out how to protect themselves. In a recent
Avast survey* of 8,000 people globally, 67% said they felt their
privacy and security were threatened by information gathered about
their online behavior from websites they visited. With our newest
version of Avast Secure Browser, we've focused on making it simple
and quick for people to protect their privacy online."
Anti-Fingerprinting (enhanced)
Fingerprinting is the
practice where many websites and advertising networks gather
information about the web browser and system configuration to
identify and track people. Browser fingerprints can be created even
if cookies are rejected or a Virtual Private Network (VPN) has been
installed, as they track more user information than just IPs.
Avast's Anti-Fingerprinting feature uses new, sophisticated
techniques to camouflage the browser fully without compromising the
performance of the websites visited. This makes the browser appear
like thousands of other browsers, effectively hiding the user in
plain sight by making them less identifiable.
Webcam Guard
Webcam Guard gives people complete
control over which websites can access their computer cameras. When
enabled, it will automatically block websites trying to use
people's webcams. Users can save preferences for favorite websites
in advanced settings or opt to allow temporary access only.
Email hack check
Millions of stolen email addresses
and associated passwords are being traded on the internet. For
consumers worried about whether their details have been stolen in
recent data breaches, Avast Secure Browser now includes a hack
check feature that lets people know if their email addresses have
been compromised. An option for a detailed report on the
credentials stolen is provided along with guidance on generating a
new random password for those affected.
Avast Secure Browser also includes other popular features such
as Anti-Tracking, which prevents websites from tracking users
online through cookies and other trackers; Bank Mode which stops
hackers from seeing what users type so they are unable to steal
passwords, credit card numbers and other personal data; Adblock
which increases browsing speed and protects against malicious ads;
Extension Guard which blocks unwanted add-ons or plugins; and
Anti-Phishing which scans URLs for unsafe phishing or malware
domains.
Avast Secure Browser is compatible with Windows 10, 8 and 7 and
is available to download now: www.avast.com/secure-browser
*The survey, carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Avast in
2018, surveyed 8,102 respondents in the UK, US, France and Germany.
About Avast
Avast (LSE: AVST) is the global leader in
digital security products. With over 400 million users online,
Avast offers products under the Avast and AVG brands that protect
people from threats on the internet and the evolving IoT threat
landscape. The company's threat detection network is among the most
advanced in the world, using machine learning and artificial
intelligence technologies to detect and stop threats in real time.
Avast digital security products for Mobile, PC or Mac are
top-ranked and certified by VB100, AV-Comparatives, AV-Test,
OPSWAT, West Coast Labs and others. Visit: www.avast.com.
Media Contact: PR@avast.com
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