avast! Internet Security versions

Provides advanced protection for your online activity
Feb 2, 2022
Nov 15, 2016
Review
Aug 22, 2014
Review
9.0
Aug 19, 2013
Review
8.0
Jan 17, 2013
Review
7.0
Feb 8, 2012
Review
6.0
Jan 31, 2011
Editorial review
rating
5.1
Dec 8, 2010
Review
5.0
Nov 28, 2009

What's new

v12.3 [Nov 15, 2016]
Passive mode - new compatibility mode, which should solve compatibility issues, when Avast is being installed on a pc, where other AV is installed
Added SafeZone browser, Security browser extension and SafePrice extension
Fixed:
- BSOD for Skylake processor running Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- Randomly opening Avast UI bug
- SafePrice browser extension component is not installed during update when Browser extension was not installed in the previous version
- Compatibility problems with PICO(Bash) processes on Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- Incorrectly displaying firewall network profile notification
- Avast is correctly recognized in Windows Security Center after upgrade to Windows Anniversary Update
- Showing all passwords as reused in passwords list.

v9.0 [Aug 19, 2013]
- DeepScreen technology allows avast! to make more intelligent decisions about new/unknown files
- Hardened mode for stricter lockdown scenarios
- Improved cloud scanning features and crowdsourced analysis of suspicious items
- Continuously streaming update (CSU) technology for up-to-minute detections
- Improved cleaning of malware
- Web browser plugins featuring comprehensive security ratings, protection against malware, phishing and typosquatting sites and Do-Not-Track (DNT) functionality for improved anonymity on the Internet
- SafeZone for more secure online shopping and banking
- Rescue disk - allows users to create a bootable CD or flash disk with Avast on it
- A streamlined user interface for simplified navigation and more user comfort
- Control and manage all protected devices directly from the Avast console (through integrated the avast! Account) - Dramatic reduction in product size and memory footprint
- Faster scanning thanks to optimized scanning engine
- Completely rewritten setup/updater that makes the installation and upgrade process faster, easier and more reliable
- Firewall has been redesigned from scratch to allow for better compatibility with latest Windows, better performance and full support for IPv6
- Network protection component tuning & compatibility (WFP technology on Win8 )
- Various improvement in the Software Updater and Browser Cleanup tool
- Full Windows 8.1 compatibility
- Improved general AV performance and stability, including security fixes

Alternative downloads

Microsoft Defender
Microsoft Defender
Free
rating

Windows Defender is a powerful and easy-to-use anti-malware tool.

Kaspersky Internet Security
Kaspersky Internet Security
rating

Detect and remove viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, and other malware.

McAfee Total Protection
McAfee Total Protection
Free
rating

Gives you protection from viruses, spyware, ransomware, and Internet threats.

Max Secure Total Security
Max Secure Total Security
rating

PC antivirus with advanced features.

G DATA TOTAL SECURITY
G DATA TOTAL SECURITY
rating

Protects your personal computer against viruses and malware.