![]() Millions of stolen email addresses and associated passwords are being traded on the internet. ![]() Users can save preferences for favorite websites in advanced settings or opt to allow temporary access only. When enabled, it will automatically block websites trying to use people’s webcams. Webcam Guard gives people complete control over which websites can access their computer cameras. This makes the browser appear like thousands of other browsers, effectively hiding the user in plain sight by making them less identifiable. Browser fingerprints can be created even if cookies are rejected or a Virtual Private Network (VPN) has been installed, as they track more user information than just IPs.Īvast’s Anti-Fingerprinting feature uses new, sophisticated techniques to camouflage the browser fully without compromising the performance of the websites visited. With our newest version of Avast Secure Browser, we’ve focused on making it simple and quick for people to protect their privacy online.” Anti-fingerprinting (enhanced)įingerprinting is the practice where many websites and advertising networks gather information about the web browser and system configuration to identify and track people. In a recent Avast survey of 8,000 people globally, 67% said they felt their privacy and security were threatened by information gathered about their online behavior from websites they visited. ![]() William Drewett, Senior Product Manager, Avast Secure Browser, said: “Consumer awareness of the need for online privacy and security has been heightened by recent high-profile data breaches, but people often find it complex or time consuming to work out how to protect themselves. This upgraded consumer privacy and protection capability is achieved alongside a high level of browsing performance and speed. ![]() The new version introduces new features including Webcam Guard to give consumers complete control over who can access their computer cameras, and enhanced Anti-Fingerprinting to prevent websites from tracking people as they browse. Avast, the global leader in digital security products, has released a new version of Avast Secure Browser (code-named Aspen) which gives people even greater protection and control over their privacy, identity and personal data when browsing the internet. ![]()
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