Avast SecureLine Privacy Report

While Avast is secure in terms of encryption, regular software updates, and advanced authentication, the VPN lost points for its privacy policy. The company logs more user information than necessary such as the user’s social media accounts, IP addresses, and device data, sharing this information with third parties. Avast also has a history of being a victim of cybercrimes.
Encryption
In Transit | Yes |
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At rest? | Yes |
All network communications and capabilities? | Yes |
Security Updates
Automatic, regular software/ firmware updates? | Yes, must opt in |
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Product available to use during updates? | No |
Passwords
Mandatory password? | Yes |
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Two-Factor authentication? | Yes for their business offering |
Multi-Factor authentication? | Yes |
Vulnerability Management
Point of contact for reporting vulnerabilities? | sec.report@avast.com |
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Bug bounty program? | Yes |
Privacy Policy
Link | https://www.avast.com/privacy-policy |
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Specific to device? | No |
Readable? | Yes |
What data they log | Name, address, email address, phone number, social media accounts, payment info, IP address, device data |
What data they don’t log | Browsing history |
Can you delete your data? | Yes |
Third-party sharing policies | Shares with third parties |
Surveillance
Log camera device/ app footage | n/a |
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Log microphone device/ app | n/a |
Location tracking device/ app | Can opt in |
Parental Controls
Company History
Any security breaches/ surveillance issues in past? | Yes |
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Did they do anything to fix it? | Yes |
Additional Security Features
Anything like privacy shutters, privacy zones, etc.? | n/a |
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