Frankfurt am Main, December 03, 2020 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has today affirmed Avast Holding B.V.'s (Avast) corporate family (CFR) at Ba2, as well as its probability of default ...

The rise in malware and online security threats continues to give a big boost to companies that are looking for ways to make the connected world a bit safer. Avast, one of the bigger PC and mobile ...

Avast, a leading cybersecurity software company, finds itself in hot water as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) levies a hefty fine of $16.5 million against it. This action comes after Avast was ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Software Experts has recognized Avast as a top cybersecurity provider in its latest report on the best antivirus solutions for consumers and businesses. The ...

The Federal Trade Commission has begun sending claim forms to consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast under misleading pretenses, the agency said. This follows a February 2024 complaint ...

Avast -- stylized as "avast!" -- is the anti-virus computer software brand from Czech-based developer Avast Software. The name of the program is actually an acronym for Anti-Virus - Advanced Set. It's ...

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Software Experts has recognized Avast as a top antivirus for Windows 10 in 2025*. The award highlights Avast Premium Security and Avast Ultimate for their strong ...

Security software giant Avast Software has acquired rival AVG Technologies. Avast will pay $25 cash for each of AVG’s outstanding ordinary shares in a deal amounting to around $1.3 billion. Founded ...

After promising that its software would shield internet users from third-party tracking, Avast allegedly harvested and sold customers' online browsing data, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

PRAGUE — Totalitarianism often leads to capitalism. Consider the ominous-sounding Research Institute for Mathematical Machines where, in 1988, researchers Eduard Kucera and Pavel Baudis toiled while ...

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Anti-virus software maker AVG Technologies has been acquired by Avast Software for $1.3bn. Netherlands-based AVG was originally founded in the Czech Republic where Avast was also founded. Avast will ...