Guides about Avira

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Can Avast antivirus be trusted?

Avast's protection tests well, but the company sold user browsing data until 2020 and settled with the FTC. What happened, what changed, and your options.

Arne Borchert · July 15, 2026
What are the 7 examples of antivirus software?

Seven examples of antivirus software — from Microsoft Defender to Bitdefender, Norton, ESET, Avira, McAfee and Malwarebytes — and what sets each apart.

Arne Borchert · July 9, 2026