Avast Ultimate is a security application that has an excellent detection rate and a host of other features. Its malware scanner received 100% in my tests, and its web protection stopped a lot of phishing sites that got past Chrome and Firefox’s default security. Other features include a Rescue Disk and a secure browser that can be used for online shopping and banking. Advanced tracker blocking is also a part of the.
The user interface of the suite is user-friendly. Its main screen shows the list of its most important tools, and includes clear icons that describe their functions. The color scheme of Avast is orange, white, and blue. It’s easy to read and pleasing to the eyes.
In the Explore menu, you will access more in-depth tools’ controls, including custom scans, boot-time scanning, and an automatic updater. You can also save a particular type of scan to the “Scan Center” so that you can use it again at a later time.
Avast’s advanced features help in preventing ransomware by checking your computer for suspicious activity, and encrypting files that may be targeted. It can even identify a trojan horse (a malicious program that gets into your computer disguised as genuine software) and stop it from running on your system.
Avast provides 24/7 phone, email and live chat support. The free versions of Avast are supported by a large community of knowledge and. Paid plans include advanced features like identity protection, USB protection, patch management, and an unlimited a knockout post VPN.