[October 10, 2018] |
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Avast 2019: Extends Artificial Intelligence Technology to Block Advanced Phishing Attacks for Enhanced Consumer Security
Avast (LSE:AVST (News - Alert)),
the global leader in cybersecurity products, today announced the Avast
2019 release of its free and premium flagship consumer security
software. The new version features enhanced artificial
intelligence-based phishing protection, privacy protection, and ensures
zero interruptions when using full screen mode.
Improved Threat Detections
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Avast 2019 ensures enhanced
detection of phishing websites by automatically checking a site's URL
for suspicious tokens, domain meta information, and inspecting the
visual aspects of sites. This unique technology allows Avast to
recognize new phishing sites in seconds, protecting Avast users across
all platforms from falling victim of phishing scams and other fraudulent
emails.
Do Not Disturb Mode
Avast's new Do Not Disturb Mode silences alerts including those from
third party applications, such as Windows, email, chat and browser
notifications while users run applications in full screen. Do Not
Disturb Mode is a free feature and prevents applications from
distracting or embarrassing users while gaming or presenting.
Sensitive Data Shield
Sensitive Data Shield is a feature that protects premium Avast customers
with an additional safety net from cybercriminals and spies. The feature
identifies sensitive files, such as tax files, health records, and
travel documents, and gives users the option to "shield" and protect
access to these files. This way, unauthorized third parties and
programs, such as malware, are unable to read and alter the files,
allowing users to take back control of their sensitive data.
Improved Smart Scan
Avast's Smart Scan feature combines scans for viruses, software updates,
network problems, and perfomance issues into one concentrated scan. It
allows free and premium users to check for a range of issues with just
one click and has been optimized to scan and identify any problems with
the PC, twice as quickly as before.
Enhanced network security
Avast's Wi-Fi Inspector feature, a free feature which scans routers,
PCs, mobile and IoT devices connected to users' network and provides
solutions on how to fix issues found, has been enhanced for improved
device identification and more thorough detection of security
vulnerabilities and similar weaknesses. The feature displays devices
found on the network in a detailed map, making it easier for people to
navigate and control the devices connected to their local network.
"Under the hood, we have extended our AI-based capabilities to ensure
the ongoing enhancement of detections and security response. We are
proud of our scores in third party tests blocking threats, but we know
it is a continuous battle where we need to keep outsmarting the bad guys
with new methods and technologies in order to win," said Ondrej Vlcek,
Avast EVP & CTO. "Phishing is a very effective social engineering
technique and cybercriminals have recently upped their game when it
comes to creating phishing sites to trick people into giving up
sensitive information, which is why we need to use powerful technology
to combat the threat. Avast 2019 brings together next generation
phishing protection with great usability and convenience features, to
provide our customers with the best security and privacy protections."
The Avast 2019 family of products includes Avast Free Antivirus, Avast
Internet Security and Avast Premier. Avast Free Antivirus provides
protection from malware, such as ransomware, crypto miners and spyware,
from phishing threats, malicious URLs on the web and in emails, as well
as malicious attachments. Avast Free Antivirus also alerts users of
security risks in the home network with Wi-Fi Inspector, and offers
simple password management with Avast Passwords, and easy vulnerability
patching with Software Updater. Avast Internet Security users will get
advanced protection from ransomware with Ransomware Shield, the ability
to run files in a safe environment with Sandbox, a Firewall and
Anti-Spam protection. Avast Premier users also have the option to
protect themselves from spies via Webcam Shield, and to safely delete no
longer needed but sensitive files with Data Shredder.
Avast 2019 is available now to all current Avast users and can also be
downloaded by new users at www.avast.com.
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,
ICSA Labs, West Coast Labs and others. Visit: www.avast.com.

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