| Developer(s) | Avast |
|---|---|
| Stable release(s) | |
81.0.4133.130 (29 April 2020; 5 months ago[1]) [±] | |
| Written in | Mainly C++, among others[2] |
| Engines | Blink, V8 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS and Android |
| Size | 488 MB |
| Type | Web browser |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www.avast.com/secure-browser |
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Avast Secure Browser is a web browser developed by Avast that focuses on Internet security and privacy. It is based on Chromium and is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Android.
History[edit]
Initially, Avast Secure Browser was bundled with paid versions of Avast Antivirus. In March 2016, Avast started bundling it with the free version as well.[3] Avast Secure Browser was originally called 'SafeZone' before being revamped and rebranded as 'Avast Secure Browser' in early 2018.[4]
Before the revamp and rename, SafeZone's design was similar to that of the Opera browser.[5] SafeZone turned on automatically when the user visited financial or shopping sites to conduct online transactions.[6]
Kotor 1 restored content mod. In December 2015, Tavis Ormandy identified a security vulnerability that could allow hackers to insert malicious JavaScript code into the browsers of Avast SafeZone Browser users. Avast quickly deployed a temporary fix and repaired the vulnerability a few days later.[7][8][9]
Features[edit]
Besides the features inherent to Chromium, Avast Secure Browser includes the following features:[10]
- Ad Block: A content filter that comes with the EasyList and Adblock Plus Acceptable Ads Program subscriptions.[11]
- Bank Mode: A browsing mode that is designed to protect the user against 'a potentially hijacked host or network, and also prevents keyloggers and network-based eavesdropping from capturing any [data].' Bank Mode automatically activates when it detects that the user has reached a banking website or a payment page, although it can be manually invoked. It runs from an alternate desktop that is isolated from other processes that cannot be called within Bank Mode.[12]
- Passwords: A password manager and form auto-filler. It also suggests allegedly secure passwords on sign up forms. Passwords allows the user to sync passwords across browsers, desktop and mobile via the Avast Passwords add-ons and apps that are synced to the user's Avast Account.[13]
- Video Downloader: A plug-in that offers to download videos being watched by the user on selected websites. It allows the user to choose video quality and, in some cases, to download the soundtrack of the video as an audio file.[14]
- Anti-tracking and anti-fingerprinting: The software prevents the collection of information about the user's computer or browsing history that could be used to build a profile of the user.[4]
- Anti-Phishing: A module analyzes internet traffic for phishing attempts before malicious software is executed.[15]
Avast Secure Browser also blocks the user from accessing known malicious webpages and extensions.[16] All of the software's features are controlled from a central user interface called the 'Security & Privacy Center.'[17]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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- ^'Avast Secure Browser'. Avast Secure Browser. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^'Chromium (Google Chrome)'. Ohloh.net. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
- ^Salmi, Deborah (24 March 2016). 'What is SafeZone Browser?'. Avast. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^ abBennett, Brad (6 April 2018). 'SafeZone secure web browser rebrands as Avast, adds new features'. mobilesyrup.com. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
- ^Eswarlu, Venkat (24 March 2016). 'Avast makes SafeZone browser available to free version users as well'. techdows.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^Rubenking, Neil J. (17 December 2013). 'avast! Premier 2014 Review'. PCMag. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^Lucian Constantin (5 February 2016). 'Serious flaw discovered in Avast's security-focused SafeZone browser'. PCWorld. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^Muncaster, Phil (8 February 2016). 'Avast Patches Critical SafeZone Flaw'. Infosecurity Magazine. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^taviso (18 December 2015). 'Avast: A web-accessible RPC endpoint can launch 'SafeZone' (also called Avastium), a Chromium fork with critical security checks removed'. Project Zero. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^Steve-Avast (27 February 2016). 'SafeZone browser - Frequently Asked Questions'. Avast forum. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^van Hezik, Sander (1 September 2020). 'What is adblock?'. Avast. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^Statkus, Tomas (8 May 2020). 'The Most Private and Secure Web Browsers in 2020'. reviewedbypro.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^Avast Passwords: FAQ
- ^Ellis, Cat (10 April 2018). 'Antivirus giant Avast launches browser with built-in YouTube downloader'. TechRadar. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^England, Rachel (5 April 2018). 'Avast claims its secure browser is 30 percent faster than yours'. Engadget. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
- ^Avast SafeZone
- ^Voß, Andy; Pitscheneder, Thomas (31 October 2019). 'Avast Secure Browser: Mehr Privatsphäre beim Surfen'. Computer Bild (in German). Retrieved 13 September 2020.
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