- Nov 5, 2011
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This makes several times and for years, that I had posted on this site the anti-Avast rants, at the risk of death! (or at least a great deal of dissatisfaction from the supporters of this software...).
Leaked: Avast antivirus is selling highly sensitive web browsing data to the world's biggest companies
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Avast was my first installed (by myself) AV back more than a decade ago where it was v4, i uninstalled it right away , i saw it was crap already.
Then the years passing, i saw all my customers computers coming for cleaning while Avast is installed...
- May 10, 2019
- 2,289
There is no denying that Avast in its current state (with hardened mode at hand) offers great protect and it is sufficient. But that does not, in any way or another, justify their marketing practices. Today, we are witnessing the fall of another great product (or two product if we count AVG).
- Sep 6, 2019
- 122
Read the on-to-the-point replies there as well. I always kept those ticks unchecked, but don't know if I'll renew license now. Windows Defender now after it expires.
- May 14, 2019
- 116
Hardened mode can be bypassed and its outright dumb approach anyway. Ultimately I want the AV to stay out of my way both performance wise and security wise and only popping up when needed... Currently Windows Defender ticks all boxes, except for performance when transferring large files. Already for most users there is no need to install 3rd party AV as WD is just as good these days. If WD's stupid scanning during file transfers bothers you, then there are better choices out there. My personal favorite 3rd party AV is ESET for the fact its very light and offers among the best protection overall anyway.
- Apr 27, 2014
- 50
Download the EU version of Kaspersky.
- May 16, 2013
- 844
Avast respond, not very clear but is there for the masses
forum.avast.com
Avast Community
forum.avast.com
Was the thread deleted?Avast respond, not very clear but is there for the masses
Avast Community
- May 14, 2019
- 116
Yup seems so. There were some very good questions from many paid avast users they were uncomfortable to answer, so I guess they deleted the thread.
I can't even access the forum itself. Getting Network Connection was lost (NSURLErrorDomain)
How about everyone else here?
How about everyone else here?
- May 14, 2019
- 116
Yeah same here. Actually its most likely because of too much traffic to their forums, their server probably crashed lmfao.
- Jul 21, 2017
- 358
Avast Community
forum.avast.com
Here’s how Jumpshot works:
Data is collected on computers and Android devices through the browser. Each record contains a set of fields that help Jumpshot algorithms assign the clickstream data appropriately. These fields include:
- Installation identifiers (proprietary identifiers that do not contain any PII)
- URL being visited
- Referral URL (if this exists)
- Window identifier
- Tab identifier
- Additional fields for processing purposes
In reality, the information Avast passes on to Jumpshot looks like this:
- Identifier: 00002437-705b-4bc6-b062-54b7ea511c93
- URL being visited: US News – Top national stories and latest headlines - CNN
- Referral URL: CNN International - Breaking News, US News, World News and Video
- Window identifier: 3
- Tab identifier: 42
- Mar 29, 2018
- 7,608
I think so. I was able to check it out earlier and just went there this moment. Avast stirred up the hornets nest.
- Jul 14, 2015
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- Apr 2, 2018
- 1,782
I still will not trust Avast official statement that they don't spy on their users. 1) They already caught multiple times like how can you trust them after Piriform ccleaner spy come to light? 2) Company will prevent employees from speaking the truth, and if employees decide to speak the truth then they will be fired. 3) Since in-app ads is not working for them then the last source is secretly sell your data. 3) When you as a consumer demand free product, you are a product itself.4) Avast is bs that they are obeying their privacy policy then why the hell there is a lot of privacy concerns news about Avast? Company is a mini version of Government system. They hide a lot of stuff from us civilians.
Avast usually one of my favorite free antivirus beside Windows Defender/Microsoft Security Essential, but that era is long gone when Avast decided to be greedy. Not just only destroy AVG company but also Piriform as well.
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- Jul 6, 2017
- 2,392
Regardless of whether Avast spy or not, I never felt good with Avast, the reason, when I met him it was like it was a radio, its interface was horrible.
I liked Avira's umbrella more.
I liked Avira's umbrella more.
Yeah radio GUI like a toy for kids, Avira looked way more professional and effective. Avira was the free one i recommended to noobs (before WD appeared).Regardless of whether Avast spy or not, I never felt good with Avast, the reason, when I met him it was like it was a radio, its interface was horrible.
I liked Avira's umbrella more.
Avast’s commitment to responsible data use
We have always been committed to providing our users with full control of their privacy at every turn.
blog.avast.com
- Aug 4, 2016
- 1,465
In my life for example with people: if you find a friend relation, work mate has done something underhand or less than honest with you & they get found out, the answer is maybe give them limited trust - If it should happen again dismiss them from your life to the fullest extent you can - This is not the first time Avast has been in the news for data acquiring, it's part of who they are - I didn't know Jumpshot were a Avast subsidiary either.
- Jan 10, 2018
- 116
So the wan***rs that you are get caught, fess up, cough up an excuse and expect users to believe you and still download your crap ware? I'd rather user WD than this POS they call anti virus.
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