Recent events
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2022
Avast Free Antivirus wins AV-Comparatives Outstanding Product Award
Avast announced that Avast Free Antivirus received AV-Comparatives' 2021 Outstanding Product Award, based on its performance in the lab's 2021 consumer test series.
2021
Avast launches Secure Browser PRO for Windows PCs
Avast launched Avast Secure Browser PRO, a premium Windows PC browser that includes an integrated VPN and advanced Adblock technology.
2021
NortonLifeLock announces acquisition of Avast
NortonLifeLock and Avast announced that NortonLifeLock would buy Avast for more than $8 billion. The companies said the expanded group would be dual headquartered in Prague and Tempe and that more than 500 million users would benefit from its safety offerings.
2021
Avast partners with Enterprise Nation
Avast announced a strategic partnership with Enterprise Nation under which Avast would become the network’s exclusive cybersecurity partner and provide cybersecurity resources and training for UK small businesses.
2021
Avast partners with Generali Global Assistance on identity protection
Avast announced a partnership with Generali Global Assistance, which will provide its identity protection service to Avast users. The service was initially available to users in the United States.
2021
Avast appoints Trudy Cooke as General Counsel and Company Secretary
Avast announced that its Board had approved the appointment of Trudy Cooke as General Counsel and Company Secretary.
2021
Avast and PMovil announce strategic partnership
Avast announced a strategic partnership with PMovil under which Avast subscription solutions would be available through direct carrier billing to PMovil customers.
2020
Avast Secure Browser launches for iOS
Avast launched an iOS version of Avast Secure Browser, adding it to the browser's existing Windows, Mac, and Android portfolio.
2020
Avast CEO apologizes amid scrutiny over user data sharing
Avast CEO Ondrej Vleck apologized to customers in connection with the controversy over data collection and sharing by Avast subsidiary Jumpshot. The article reports that Jumpshot had been sharing data with third parties and that the CEO's apology addressed hurt feelings rather than the alleged privacy violation.
2020
Avast apologizes and announces Jumpshot wind-down
Avast CEO Ondrej Vlcek apologized over Avast’s sale of user data through subsidiary Jumpshot and said Avast had decided to terminate Jumpshot’s data collection and wind down its operations with immediate effect.