Features
| Compatibility |
|
| Basic protection | ✓ |
| Anti ransomware | ✓ |
| Firewall | ✓ |
| Web protection | ✓ |
| VPN | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | ✗ |
| Data encryption | ✗ |
| Parental control | ✗ |
| Password manager | ✓ |
| Software updater | ✓ |
| Device optimizer | ✗ |
| File shredder | ✓ |
| Mic monitor | ✗ |
| Camera monitor | ✓ |
| Ad blocker | ✗ |
| Privacy protection | ✓ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✗ |
| Identity protection | ✗ |
| Identity theft insurance | ✗ |
| Credit bureau monitoring | ✗ |
| Bank / Credit card fraud alert | ✗ |
| Court record alert | ✗ |
| Home title alert | ✗ |
Pawan - Cybersecurity expert
Pawan is a cybersecurity expert with 15 years of experience. He began by removing PC viruses and expanded to web and computer security consulting.
Last Updated: July 30, 2025
We calculate this score based on certain criteria. 0.5 points for each essential feature (max 2.5) and 0.1 points for each additional security tool. Our reviewer can give up to 0.5 points. 0.5 points are for additional useful features.
Avast Premium Security overview
Avast premium protection includes firewall, software updater, antispam, webcam protection, antiphishing and file shredder. It also give option to store browser password more securely.
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Detailed features review of Avast Premium Security
antimalware
Avast premium provides antimalware which protects from threats like viruses, trojans, botnets, ransomware etc. It scanning features include smart scan, Full virus scan, boot time scan and custom scans. You can also schedule scans for automatic scanning.
antiransomware
It stops encrypting the important files from unauthorized apps. It protect the selected folder from changing or deleting any file. It is the second layer of protection apart from anti trojan functionality.
web protection
It helps to block dangerous websites containing malware and scan for unsafe downloads. Avast premium can even identify fake and phishing websites.
network safety
It also includes Wifi Network safety to safely connect to a wifi network and detect any intrusion.
privacy tools
Under privacy protection it offers browser shield, hack alerts, data shreder, webcam protection and sensitive data shield.
firewall
Firewall is the main difference between avast free and premium subscription. Avast's smart firewall help to manage inbound and outbound traffic.
