Avast known for it virus protection software, and being an underdog compared to the likes of Norton and McAfee's has released version 6.0 of their software. The company located in Prague, in the Check Republic released version 6.0 on FEB 23 and now is updating all FREE versions to the 6.0 product. I've often felt this product has not gotten the coverage it really should. In fact in a recent top 10 Virus protection list by PCWorld, they didn't even feature this product only the corporate BIG NAMES were in the list. Which is a shame as it's detection and blocking rates are higher than Norton and McAfee's. Against the other FREE Offerings out there. NOTHING touches it.
The 6.0 product brings with it 2 new FREE Protection offerings:
1. AutoSandbox - The first Automatic virtualization feature in a major antivirus package.
AutoSandbox identifies suspicious applications and automatically prompts users to run them in a safe virtual environment.
2. WebRep - The first reputation guide for malware and website content incorporated into a free antivirus application. The webRep interfaces directly with search engine results as well as integrates within your Browser to give you a Report on each website you are going.
The company said that the 6.0 version of the software offers a Leaner and Meaner product. Which has long plagued the Norton and McAfee's software in their BLOATED approach to Virus protection.
I've long used several of the FREEWARE protection products in my own computer FIRM. Avast has been one of the BEST I've found in years so I'll gladly endorse their new product. As I USE IT. The company now boasts 140 Million registered users as well as 120 million active users.
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