Advice Request AVAST/AVG trustworthy again or not?

[Tutman]

Do you consider it ok to install and trust AVAST and or AVG again at this point or not and why? Thanks!

 

[fabiobr]

I think they're trying to repair their mistakes, so worth it.

And it offers good protection.

 

[Venustus]

Yes I believe they can be trusted..

 

[Tutman]

They both offer Ransomware protection now in free version correct?

 

[Venustus]

I think they do but not having used them in a while don't quote me

 

[oldschool]

They both offer Ransomware protection now in free version correct?

Yes.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

Google Chrome is no longer offered in the installer, and you can choose what components to install (I untick Cleanup, Password Protection, and Do Not Disturb Mode). Unfortunately, the privacy options which allow AVG to share collected data with third parties are still ticked by default; you do not know why AVG had shared before you unticked that options.

 

[Cortex]

IMO improved but much like CCleaner it seems they can't help themselves checking boxes, endemic in the company, first class protection but not for me - I feel you can do better with other programs, Kaspersky, ESET, F-Secure, Emsisoft etc.

 

[Cortex]

I use Kaspersky - I did say I Feel you can do better, that includes no past bad behaviour, the UI, support etc

 

[silversurfer]

Do you consider it ok to install and trust AVAST and or AVG again at this point or not and why? Thanks!

You meant to install Avast/AVG free or paid ?
The free versions has been always one of the best free AVs on the market, I believe it's still the case in terms of overall protection.
Only for reasons of privacy, that might be still an issue for some people...

 

[marcopaone]

Imo their ransomware protection is very bad.

Btw if I were to give up a single penny. The only antivirus I would buy is Kaspersky.

 

[Andrew3000]

If you have to choose between Avast and AVG, choose AVG which has less bloatware.
From an overall perspective it's not bad, but from my point of view the anti-ransomware component is not the best on the market.

For “rehabilitating” their privacy reputation will probably take some time.

 

[monkeylove]

They got a chief privacy officer:

Avast Appoints Shane McNamee as Chief Privacy Officer

Avast (LSE:AVST), a global leader in digital security and privacy products, has announced the appointment of Shane McNamee as Chief Privacy Officer. McNamee will oversee Avast's global privacy strategy and drive the company's privacy-by-design strategy.

finance.yahoo.com

 

[Freud2004]

Do you consider it ok to install and trust AVAST and or AVG again at this point or not and why? Thanks!

It will not be by recommendation, because in my perspective are better solution in the market, free and pay.
I think this solution is good for, my mother, she goes to Facebook and see her e-mail, a few internet pages, and it's all.

For a regular user, like you, probably will try to install some script like the "block the Spotify", maybe download some torrent, or script, etc.
I will go for a must robust /aggressive solution like Kaspersky cloud, because it has better detection/disinfection.

At this moment if I don't have KIS i my two systems, I try this for 6 months:


F-Secure SAFE protection for 6 months for free. Protect any 3 of your devices including PC, Mac, smartphones

F-Secure SAFE на 6 месяцев бесплатно. Защита для 3 устройств

 

[mkoundo]

1. avast forums hacked (all email addresses pwned)
2. ccleaner (owned by avast) became a trojan through their updates
3. avast added background program to collect/upload telemetry (+ who knows what else) that remains running even after uninstalling avast.

No, personally I would not trust them with that track record.

 

[gery79]

i have it on my main computer and i had bought 2 year ultimate license when i read about them selling out costumers. Well...... screw it i have nothing to lose

 

[Ink]

Do you consider it ok to install and trust AVAST and or AVG again at this point or not and why? Thanks!

Yes. It is a safe and trusted security software. Data collection is standard. Upsell ads may tempt users into paying for extra features that you don't actually need to remain Protected.

Between the two, I would pick Avast Free over AVG Free.

However, I don't recommend either due to unnecessary features included in their Free editions. Paid versions are over-rated.

Other trusted vendors for paid security may be more suitable.

Microsoft Defender is also appropriate for most users.

 

[Dhruv2193]

I find them trustworthy personally.

 

[oldschool]

3. avast added background program to collect/upload telemetry (+ who knows what else) that remains running even after uninstalling avast.

That's been discontinued.

I believe they've improved but could do more and improve transparency, with no default-selected private info sharing, etc.

Nonetheless, I recommend AVG as a good choice for some users.

 

[Tutman]

You meant to install Avast/AVG free or paid ?
The free versions has been always one of the best free AVs on the market, I believe it's still the case in terms of overall protection.
Only for reasons of privacy, that might be still an issue for some people...

Free versions of either.