Avast Antivirus

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:security
gptkbp:acquiredBy Avast acquired AVG Technologies in 2016
gptkbp:award gptkb:AV-Comparatives_awards
AV-Test certifications
gptkbp:controversy Jumpshot data collection scandal
data privacy concerns (2019-2020)
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Avast_Software
gptkbp:distribution download
gptkbp:feature gptkb:fire
password
malware removal
virus protection
ransomware protection
email protection
web protection
Wi-Fi security scanning
browser cleanup
gptkbp:genre gptkb:security
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Prague,_Czech_Republic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Avast Antivirus
gptkbp:language multilingual
gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion varies by platform
gptkbp:license freemium
gptkbp:operatingSystem gptkb:Android
gptkb:iOS
gptkb:macOS
gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
gptkbp:parentCompany NortonLifeLock (as of 2022 merger)
gptkbp:releaseDate 2001
gptkbp:remedy Jumpshot subsidiary shut down in 2020
gptkbp:targetUser over 400 million users (as of 2021)
gptkbp:website https://www.avast.com/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NortonLifeLock_Inc.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6