Software Update: Avast! 17.6.2310

Avast Software has released version 17.6.2310 of its security program Avast. This program is available in the free Free Antivirus, and the paid Pro Antivirus and Internet Security versions. Recently, there is also the Premier version that adds additional management functions: this gives the user the option of taking over a PC remotely and possibly erasing the hard disk. In version 2017, the program has been given a new look, among other things, and it should better recognize so-called ransomware. Also, an email registration is no longer required to use the free version. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

what’s new:

• Improved Anti-Phishing prevents you from falling victim to scams and fake sites (no browser extension needed!)
• New standalone Avast Cleanup Premium product with improved cleaning (to be rolled out in stages)
• We now recommend scanning for hidden network threats when you first connect to a new network
• Our systray icon now shows when you have a security notification
• Improved threat detections are now more visible and more information about threats

The following downloads are available:
Anti-Virus Free (Online)
Anti-Virus Free (Offline)
Anti-Virus Pro (Online)
Anti Virus Pro (Offline)
Internet Security (online)
Internet Security (offline)
Anti-Virus Premier (Online)
Anti-Virus Premier (Offline)