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Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users

Millions of Avast antivirus software customers to get refund, FTC says

Millions of Americans who purchased antivirus software from Avast may be eligible for compensation due to a $16.5 million settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission, the regulatory agency announced on Monday.

The Economic Times on MSN · 6h

Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users: How to claim, deadline, and other details

Avast will compensate $16.5 million to antivirus users following an FTC settlement for misleading customers on privacy claims. Avast's subsidiary, Jumpshot, covertly sold users' detailed browsing data.

ConsumerAffairs · 7h

Millions of Avast software customers will receive compensation

The Federal Trade Commission has begun sending claim forms to consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast under misleading pretenses, the agency

News Nation on MSN · 2h

Antivirus software company ordered to pay customers $16.5M: How to file a claim

Millions of American consumers who bought antivirus software from Avast may be eligible to receive a portion of a $16.5 million settlement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Monday. The FTC said Avast is making the payment after failing to protect its customers’ privacy,

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ZDNet · 11h

You could get a cut of Avast's $16.5 million FTC settlement - how to file a claim

To file a claim after you get the email, visit the FTC's Avast settlement site. Click the button to apply for a refund. You'll then be prompted to enter the claim number and confirmation code from the notice. The amount of money you receive will depend on different factors, including how many people file a claim.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Did Avast Sell Your Data? Here's How to Get a Piece of the FTC Settlement

Avast's alleged privacy violations, uncovered by PCMag and Motherboard, resulted in a $16.5 million fund that will be sent to customers who purchased its software between 2014 and 2020.

Biometric Companies · 2h

FTC begins compensation phase of Avast privacy violation settlement

According to the FTC, Avast claimed it used a special algorithm to remove identifying information before transferring the data to its clients.

ConsumerAffairs1d

Claim forms going out to 3.7 million Avast customers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun the process of compensating consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast, following a settlement over ...

PC World20d

Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection

But independent antivirus software like Avast One is better at catching viruses and malware, and wins on user friendliness, too. Avast actually has two lines of paid products, both powered by ...

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Here are the 9 best antivirus software of February 2025

Best antivirus software Best for individuals: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Best for free users: Avast Free Antivirus Best from a big company: Norton AntiVirus Plus Best for VPN users: McAfee ...

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Best Free Antivirus Software of February 2025

Outside of using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, keeping your software updated and refraining from clicking on links in emails, the best free antivirus software can help thwart ...

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The best Android protection for 2025: How to keep your device safe in an evolving digital landscape

Avast Mobile Security is offering half off its paid plans for the first year so you can get better security for your devices ...

FTC Release: FTC Announces Refund Claims Process for Avast Customers Impacted by Deceptive Privacy Claims

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