Origin and company – Avast Software s.r.o. was founded by Eduard Kučera and Pavel Baudiš in Prague and is a Czech company headquartered in Prague. The company developed the Avast antivirus software and later the Avast Secure Browser.
Key features –
• Ad-tracker blocker: The browser detects and blocks hundreds of invisible tracking cookies.
• Tab grouping for better organization.
• Integrated ad-blocking functionality.
• Integration with Avast SecureLine VPN for encrypted connections.
• Security tools such as phishing and malware protection.
Strengths / Weaknesses – The browser is useful for users within the Avast ecosystem, as it bundles several security tools. However, full VPN functionality requires the Pro version.
