Avast Secure Browser
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................. 3

Performance....................................................................................... 19

Avast Secure Browser for Windows.......................................................6

Avast Secure Browser for iOS.............................................................. 20

Security.................................................................................................7
Privacy ..............................................................................................8-9

Privacy............................................................................................21-22
		Performance.......................................................................................23

Performance........................................................................................10

Feature to Feature................................................................................. 24

Avast Secure Browser for Mac...............................................................11
Security................................................................................................12

Product Comparisons........................................................................25
		Introducing Avast Secure Browser PRO.............................................. 26

Privacy................................................................................................. 13

What is Avast Secure Browser PRO?.......................................... 27-28

Performance........................................................................................14

Download & Install Avast Secure Browser...........................................29

Avast Secure Browser for Android........................................................15

Install the Product..............................................................................30

Security................................................................................................16

Privacy Policy...................................................................................... 31
		PR & Technical................................................................................... 32

Privacy............................................................................................ 17-18

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Introduction

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Making the web fast,
secure, and private
INTRODUCTION

The web browser of tomorrow is a single platform that curates and simplifies today’s
fragmented security and privacy services to enable a safer and faster browsing
experience across all devices. That is the belief of the engineers andcybersecurity experts behind the creation of Avast Secure Browser.

Consumers are connected 24/7 and expect to get online
whenever and wherever they want, as fast as they can. Avast
Secure Browser aims to make the online experience as safe
and convenient as possible. That means protection against
cyberthieves, invasive advertisers, and intruders invadinguser privacy by following their lives online.
The browser is essentially the OS of the internet. It iswhere users commune, collaborate, work, research, shop,
bank, sign important documents, communicate, consume
entertainment, and live their digital lives. Unfortunately,
all this potential for connecting, working, and playing also
leads to a high level of potential risk.
When browsing without any security features, or if thesefeatures are switched off (which is often the case due tothe default settings in leading browsers), the door opens
for hackers. Thieves can steal identities,‘borrow’ credit
card information to make purchases from accounts, or

simply pass on browsing habits to others, making a profit byexploiting user privacy.
This is why the security and privacy of the browser is — andwill be — at the top of the priority list for consumers in coming
years. The more users browse, the more likely they are to betargeted by crooks and criminals looking to exploit them.
Those who do offer security features treat it secondary to
performance, or bury those features deep within settings
which many users don’t access. Avast Secure Browser
offers people a high level of performance while introducing
a dedicated user console to better manage their online
security and privacy needs.
The best part? It includes added protection from theworld’s foremost cybersecurity experts, including expert
banking and password security. In short, it’s everything auser needs to stay more secure online, without having to
do anything out of the ordinary to get it.

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Secure, private,
and easy to use
INTRODUCTION

A user can access all these features from the Security & Privacy Center to suit
their everyday browsing needs. Since most individuals either adopt the browserthat comes with their desktop and mobile, or spend insufficient time looking at thesettings for security features, they are at risk of computer hackers, identity theft,spying, malware and more — every time they go online.

In offering Avast Secure Browser, high levels of security andprivacy is provided, while still respecting the performanceand ease of use that consumers have come to demand
from a browsing experience.

Security
Phishing scams, devices getting hacked, attacks on personalbanking accounts, and a growing interest in cryptocurrencies
means browsers are becoming more vulnerable than everbefore. It’s important that people ensure they are safe andsecure online while keeping their browser up to date. Click
only on trustworthy links and use a strong password, withthe help of a Password Manager.

Privacy
Staying private while browsing online is almost impossible
with ad networks and ad tracking companies finding evermore sophisticated ways to track people. Tracking andbehavioral monitoring technology has become a trend.
Content and ad blockers are in demand. Attempts to block
everything may provide a high level of privacy, but it may
also impact performance, such as a website breaking,which can lead to an interrupted browsing experience.
Avast Secure Browser gives users a seamless browsing
experience, while maintaining user privacy.

PerformanceAds are more than an annoying eyesore, they can slow downa browsing session, and may even contain malicious content.
However, they can expose people to potentially desirable
products, access on-demand services, or make dreamvacations a reality. On top of that, tabs can use a lot of CPU
and RAM capacity, particularly if many tabs are open and inuse simultaneously, which affects performance. Avast Secure
Browser’s Security & Privacy Center also provides access tofeatures that help users manage web performance in a waythat suits their everyday browsing needs.

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Security
FOR WINDOWSBank Mode

Anti-Phishing

Prevents hackers from seeing what users type so they cannot
steal passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal databy creating an isolated Windows desktop session.

Blocks malicious websites and downloads to prevent auser’s PC from becoming infected with viruses, spyware,and ransomware.

Why

Why

Creating an isolated Windows desktop session ensuresthat no keyloggers are recording user keystrokes, and noprying eyes are observing their transaction. It can be used
for online banking, online shopping, managing investments,
managing cryptocurrencies, and more.

Websites consist of different scripts, iframes, trackers,
and more which can harm a computer.

How
By opening the browser in an isolated desktop environment,
it creates a safe space that’s out of reach even from a user’s
own apps. The high-security ‘walls’ keep malware and anything
remotely suspicious out, even from requests within their own
system. (note: Bank Mode requires Avast Antivirus)

Differentiators Vs Competitors
No other browser offers an isolated desktop environmentthat gives users more security to do their online banking,shopping, and more.

How
Everytime a user visits a page, Avast Secure Browser scans
the URL in the address bar and applies Anti-Phishing AI
technology which utilizes Avast’s leading threat intelligence
network to scan every single URL that’s loaded by a page,
blocking scripts, iframes, trackers, and more to keep users
even more secure.

Differentiators Vs Competitors
Using AI technology supported by Avast’s threat intelligence
network is a unique offering in the browser market.

Password Manager
Safely stores, creates, and autofills users’ login credentials
for their favorite sites. Users are able to install any password
extension from the Chrome Web Store for their inconvenience,
including LastPass, 1Passwords, Bitwarden, Dashlane,
and RoboForm.

Extension Guard
Extension Guard is yet another layer of security between
a user and the bad guys. It prevents untrusted extensions(a.k.a.,‘add-ons’ or ‘plug-ins’) from being installed onto auser’s web browser, while allowing them to freely installsafe, trusted extensions from the Chrome Web Store.

Hack Check
Hack Check has been directly integrated into the browser.
Whenever users enter login credentials to any site, Hack
Check automatically checks those credentials against the
Avast database of data breaches. If a user is ever involvedin a breach, or if their passwords are too weak, they’ll be
notified immediately.

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Privacy
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Anti-Fingerprinting
Websites and ad networks are getting smarter. Instead of
relying only on cookies and a user’s IP address to identify
them, they’re also using their unique browser configuration
to do so. The Anti-Fingerprinting solution in the browser
modifies a user’s browser information from sites to help
protect their privacy and limit online tracking.

Why
Browser Fingerprinting is a way to identify devices orindividual users. When opening a new website, a piece ofcode is injected in order to look at different hardware andsoftware information on a user’s device. This includes thebrowser and PC type, version, operating system, active
plugins, timezone, language, screen resolution, and otheractive settings.

How

Webcam Guard
Differentiators Vs Competitors
Avast Secure Browser’s Anti-Fingerprinting solution is different
from Tor in that the results are being modified to limit online
tracking and protect user privacy. Avast Secure Browser also
makes sure websites work as they should.

Giving a website permission to access a camera means
putting a significant amount of trust in that website, as
they could theoretically use that privilege to spy on auser. Webcam Guard lets users decide if they want to givea site the right to access their computer camera, either
permanently or only temporarily, and ensures they’ll never
be watched without the user’s consent.

Anti-Tracking
Protects users’ privacy by blocking external requests fortheir browser to send on to 3rd party platforms which allow
cookies to be downloaded onto their device. It removes web
bugs, tracking scripts, and other types of information thatcompanies download into their device to monitor a user’s
online activity. On top of that, the browser has an automatedscript called ‘Do Not Track’ that adds an additional layerof protection by requesting websites, analytics companies,
advertising networks, and other web services to stop tracking.

It modifies the results of the appropriate browser API, andmakes sure nothing breaks. To ensure that users don’t standout and get lost in the crowd, the following fingerprinting
techniques are covered: AudioContext, Device, WebGL,
Canvas, Rendering, Fontlist fingerprinting, and many more.

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VPN
Avast Secure Browser PRO offers a built-in VPN*, which
provides access to 30 locations worldwide covering every
continent except Antarctica, helps to ensure the highest
levels of privacy protection by encrypting all inbound andoutbound connections. Avast SecureLine VPN users caneasily manage their SecureLine VPN connection directlyfrom the Security & Privacy Center thanks to the integration
between Avast Secure Browser and Avast SecureLine VPN.

Differentiators Vs Competitors
Opera also has a VPN solution in their browser but it is just a
VPN proxy, not a fully- fledged VPN solution.

Private Mode

Why

While activated, users’ browsing histories are not saved andany tracking cookies or web caches picked up during theirbrowsing session are removed. In addition, it automatically
activates Anti-Tracking, Anti-Phishing and Adblock.

Everyone deserves a safe and encrypted connection when
they browse online. Therefore, Avast Secure Browser has
dedicated integration with Avast SecureLine VPN.

Privacy Cleaner*A paid offering

How
Users who have an active Avast SecureLine subscription
will need to open Avast SecureLine and turn on their VPN.
For everyone else, the VPN is built-in. Users will have directaccess to it through Avast Secure Browser PRO in the top
left next to the address bar.

Protects user privacy and cleans the browser of all the junk(e.g. browsing history, cached images, cookies, download
history, etc.) that accumulates during web sessions.

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Performance Manager

HowThe best performance-focused way to browse the web for users
on their computer. Users’ CPU and RAM get automatically
optimized by suspending inactive tabs which results in a boostof performance. In the settings users are able to set the timings.

Ad blockers exist for different types of devices:desktops,
laptops, tablets, and smartphones. For users to be able to use
it, all they need to do is install Avast Secure Browser and use
the built-in Adblock solution.

Differentiators Vs Competitors

Battery Saver
With the new battery saver function users can suspend
inactive tabs, allowing them to stream more videos andbrowse the web up to one hour longer.

Adblock

There are a variety of ad blocker extensions available
nowadays making it hard to choose the right one. With
Avast Secure Browser it’s already built-in and available
across all platforms and devices (Windows, Mac, Android
and iOS) making it more convenient, easy to use, andmore secure for Avast users.

Avast Sync
Avast Sync gives the user the ability to sync their bookmarks
and history across all their devices using the Avast Secure
Browser. When a user signs into the Browser with their Avast
Account they are able to sync from their desktop to mobile,and vice versa. It’s fully encrypted, end-to-end with the user’s
encryption key securely and privately stored on a Hardware
Security Module (HSM) located in the Avast datacenter.

Why

Stops ads from downloading on a user’s browser to help web
pages load faster while giving them the flexibility to pause theadblock at any time. With Avast Adblock the user is in control.

It’s convenient for users to sync their bookmarks and history
across multiple devices (Windows PC, macOS, Android, andiOS), while keeping everything up to date at the same time.
It’s also fully encrypted, both locally and remotely, which isimportant for people’s privacy and security.

Why

How

Ads on websites can clutter and disrupt the browsing
experience. Plus, they could be harmful to a computerand contain malicious content. That’s why Avast Secure
Browser has a built-in adblock enabled by default.

When users open Avast Secure Browser and click the top-right
person icon (next to Security & Privacy Center shield), they cansign in using their Avast Account info and turn on what theywish to sync across their devices, then simply click ‘I’m in’.

Passphrase
The Passphrase option also offers full end-to-end encryption.
The user enters a password (passphrase) which is used toencrypt the data directly on the user’s device. It prevents
anyone in the middle from reading this data.

Note
As the passphrase is only available on a user’s local
computer, Avast can not reset it. If the user forgets orloses their passphrase, the data on the Avast servers islost and the user has to re-establish the sync from scratch.

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Anti-Phishing

Hack Check

Blocks malicious websites and downloads to prevent auser’s Mac from becoming infected with viruses, spyware,and ransomware.

Hack Check has been directly integrated into the browser.
Whenever users enter login credentials to any site, Hack
Check automatically checks those credentials against the
Avast database of data breaches. If a user is ever involvedin a breach or if their passwords are too weak, they’ll be
notified immediately.

Why
Websites consist of different scripts, iframes, trackers,
and more which can harm a computer.

How
Everytime a user visits a page, Avast Secure Browser scans
the URL in the address bar and applies Anti-Phishing AI
technology which utilizes Avast’s leading threat intelligence
network to scan every single URL that’s loaded by a page
— blocking scripts, iframes, trackers, and more to keep users
even more secure.

Differentiators Vs Competitors
Using AI technology led by Avast’s threat intelligence
network is a unique offering in the browser market.

Password Manager
Safely store, create, and autofill user login credentials fortheir favorite sites.

Extension Guard			
Extension Guard is yet another layer of security between a user
and the bad guys. It prevents untrusted extensions, like add-ons
or plug-ins, from being installed onto their web browser, whileallowing them to freely install safe, trusted extensions.

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Privacy
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Anti-Fingerprinting

Anti-Tracking

Websites and ad networks are getting smarter. Instead of
relying only on cookies and a user’s IP address to identify
them, they’re also using their unique browser configuration
to do so. The Anti-Fingerprinting solution in the browser
modifies a user’s browser information from sites to help
protect their privacy and limit online tracking.

Protects users’ privacy by preventing websites, advertisers,
and other web services from tracking their online activity.

Privacy Cleaner
Cleans users’ browser history, cached images, cookies, andother junk with just one click, to keep their activity privateand free up disk space tracking.

Webcam Guard
Giving a website permission to access a computer’s camera
is putting a significant amount of trust in that website, as
they could theoretically use that privilege to spy . Webcam
Guard lets users decide if they want to give a site the rightto access their computer camera, either permanently or
only temporarily, and ensures they’ll never be watchedwithout their consent.

Private Mode
While activated, users’ browsing histories are not saved andany tracking cookies or web caches picked up during theirbrowsing session are removed. In addition, it automatically
activates Anti-Tracking, Anti-Phishing, and Adblock.

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Performance Manager

HowThe best performance-focused way to browse the web on
a user’s computer. Users’ CPU and RAM are automatically
optimized by suspending inactive tabs which results in a boostof performance. In the settings, users are able to set the timings.

Ad blockers exist for different types of devices: desktops,
laptops, tablets, and smartphones. For users to be able to use
it, all they need to do is install Avast Secure Browser and use
the built-in Adblock solution.

Differentiators Vs Competitors

Battery Saver
With the new battery saver function, users can suspend
inactive tabs allowing them to stream more videos andbrowse the web up to one hour longer.

Adblock

There are a variety of ad blocker extensions available
nowadays making it hard to choose the right one. With
Avast Secure Browser, it’s already built-in and available
across all platforms and devices (Windows, Mac, Android
and iOS), making it more convenient, easy to use, andmore secure for Avast users.

Avast Sync
Avast Sync gives the user the ability to sync their bookmarks
and history across all their devices using the Avast Secure
Browser. When a user signs into the Browser with their Avast
Account they are able to sync from their desktop to mobile,and vice versa. It’s fully encrypted, end-to-end with the user’s
encryption key securely and privately stored on a Hardware
Security Module (HSM) located in the Avast datacenter.

Why

Stops ads from downloading on a user’s browser to help web
pages load faster while giving them the flexibility to pause theadblock at any time. With Avast Adblock the user is in control.

It’s convenient for users to sync their bookmarks and history
across multiple devices (Windows PC, macOS, Android, andiOS), while keeping everything up to date at the same time.
It’s also fully encrypted, both locally and remotely, which isimportant for people’s privacy and security.

Why

How

Ads on websites can clutter and disrupt the browsing
experience, plus they could be harmful to a computerand contain malicious content. That’s why Avast Secure
Browser has a built-in adblock enabled by default.

When users open Avast Secure Browser and click the top-right
person icon (next to Security & Privacy Center shield), they cansign in using their Avast Account info and turn on what theywish to sync across their devices, then simply click ‘I’m in’.

Passphrase
The Passphrase option also offers full end-to-end encryption.
The user enters a password (passphrase) which is used toencrypt the data directly on the user’s device. It prevents
anyone in the middle from reading this data.

Note
As the passphrase is only available on a user’s local
computer, Avast can not reset it. If the user forgets orloses their passphrase, the data on the Avast servers islost and the user has to re-establish the sync from scratch.

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Encryption
No other mobile browser encrypts as much as Avast
Secure Browser. Everything is encrypted: users’ browsing
data, cookies, tabs, bookmarks, history, downloaded files,
connection to the internet, DNS queries and PIN code.

Why
Encryption is the single most important tool to protect
digital identities.

How HTTPS Encryption automatically forces websites
to use encryption.
 A unique PIN Code only the user knows limits access tothe browser. A user’s PIN is never stored on any servers.

Encryption Overview
 Latest TLS/SSL for data transport Layer.
 AES-256 bit encryption for stationary browser data 		stored on the device

 Built-in VPN creates an encrypted connection between
a user’s device and the internet, protecting their data
against eavesdroppers.

 Built-in VPN encrypts all inbound and outbound 				connections to the VPN location, in VPN ON mode.

 DNS over TLS encrypts a user’s DNS queries, adding 		
another layer of security to their browsing session.

 Service APIs: TLS 1.3 Elliptic Curve DH key exchange, 		
AES-256 with SHA-384 authentication. 384bit EC keys.

 Users’ downloaded files are automatically encrypted 			and accessible through their Media Vault.

 The unique user PIN is never stored on any server 				or the device, rather it is used to derive the user specific 		
encryption key, which is also not stored on any server.

 Built-in Private Media Players eliminate the needfor users to decrypt their files to view them onthird-party players.

Differentiators Vs Competitors

Why

There are a handful of Android browsers that offer built-in
proxy solutions. Avast Secure Browser for Android insteadoffers a fully-fledged VPN solution to encrypt the entire
browsing experience.

Devices are susceptible to real-world threats andlocal attacks. PIN lock protects a user’s browsing
data in the event someone gains unauthorized
physical access to their device.

How

PIN Lock &Fingerprint orFace Unlock

The unique user PIN is never stored on any server orthe device, rather it is used to derive the user-specificencryption key, which is also not stored on any server.

In addition to protecting users against online threats,
Avast Secure Browser offers PIN lock to secure users
against real world threats. With a PIN enabled, a user’s
browsing history and data is safely locked behind acode that only the user knows.

 DNS over TLS and DNSSEC to keep users’ DNS 				requests private and secure.

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Modes
Modes is an advanced tab grouping feature only found in
Avast Secure Browser for mobile devices. Each Mode iscustomizable with its own browsing rules, which every tab
opened in that Mode will adhere to. Avast Secure Browser
has two preconfigured Modes with sensible defaults so users
can start private and secure browsing right away. For users
who want to tailor the browser further, Avast Secure Browser
offers unlimited custom Modes.
Secure Mode: Ads and trackers are blocked by default,
connections are upgraded to HTTPS, Do Not Track is on,
VPN connection is optional.
Secure & Private Mode: Ads and trackers are blocked bydefault, connections are upgraded to HTTPS, Do Not Trackis on, all browsing data and history is deleted on exit, VPN
connection is automatic.
Custom Mode is a mode users create with their own
custom privacy and security settings.

Note
Each mode is a sandbox environment, isolating
all browsing data (history, tabs, bookmarks) to theencrypted mode the data was generated in.

Differentiators Vs Competitors
While some mobile browsers support tab groups, only Avast
Secure Browser offers advanced tab grouping that lets users sorttheir tabs by security and privacy rules. Avast Secure Browser’s‘Modes’ feature helps users boost their productivity online while
keeping them safe with automatic security.

Why
Everyone uses the internet in many different ways, to accessmany different types of information, in many different situations.
The browsing modes reflect and support the ways users navigate
the internet, allowing them to customize the browser to fit theirprivacy and security needs on the go.

How
Each mode allows users to group tabs and browser data (cookies,
history, cache) in a sandbox environment according to preset
security and privacy defaults or customized settings, such as
ad blocker, VPN, secure DNS, delete tabs on exit, and more. The
browser ships with three modes by default. Users can create as
many custom modes as they like, for unparalleled control overtheir browning experience every time they go online.

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VPN

Differentiators Vs Competitors

A free built-in VPN solution which works in the browser
only through the fastest location* to make sure a user’sconnection is safer. It has unlimited bandwidth.

There are a handful of Android browsers that offer built-in proxy
solutions. Avast Secure Browser for Android offers a fully-fledged
VPN solution to encrypt the entire browsing experience.

*Avast Secure Browser PRO for Android offers a device-widebuilt-in VPN with access to over 30 server locations, unlimited
bandwidth and auto connect functionality when thebrowser initiates.

Encrypted Media Vault

Why
Every user deserves a safe and encrypted connection when
they browse online. Therefore, Avast Secure Browser for
Android offers free and unlimited VPN protection for users’
browsing traffic.

How
Protecting a user’s browsing traffic is easy and fast with thebuilt-in VPN solution for mobile devices. Depending on auser’s mode settings, a VPN connection will automaticallystart when they open the browser. Users can control when
to turn on the VPN connection, when to disconnect, andwhen to reconnect in their settings.

Avast Secure Browser automatically encrypts the files users
download. Those encrypted files are accessible in the Media Vault.

Anti-Tracking
Protects users’ privacy by preventing websites, advertisers,
and other web services from tracking their online activity.

Nuke History
Clears users’ browser history, cached images, cookies, andother junk associated with a specified domain with just one
click to keep their activity private and free up disk space.

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Adblock

Avast Sync

Stops ads from downloading on a user’s browser to help
web pages load faster while giving them the flexibility topause the adblock at any time. With Avast Adblock theuser is in control.

Avast Sync gives the user the ability to sync their bookmarks
and history across all their devices using the Avast Secure
Browser. When a user signs into the Browser with their Avast
Account they are able to sync from their desktop to mobile,and vice versa. It’s fully encrypted, end-to-end with the user’s
encryption key securely and privately stored on a Hardware
Security Module (HSM) located in the Avast datacenter.

Search Widget
Enables users to quickly manage their VPN connections
and perform search queries on their home screen without
having to open the browser app.

QR Reader
Quickly and easily scan QR codes with the built-in QR reader.

Why
It’s convenient for users to sync their bookmarks and history
across multiple devices (Windows PC, macOS, Android, andiOS), while keeping everything up to date at the same time.
It’s also fully encrypted, both locally and remotely, which isimportant for people’s privacy and security.

How
When users open Avast Secure Browser and click the top-right
person icon (next to Security & Privacy Center shield), they cansign in using their Avast Account info and turn on what theywish to sync across their devices, then simply click ‘I’m in’.

Passphrase
The Passphrase option also offers full end-to-end encryption.
The user enters a password (passphrase) which is used toencrypt the data directly on the user’s device. It prevents
anyone in the middle from reading this data.

Note
As the passphrase is only available on a user’s local
computer, Avast cannot reset it. If the user forgets orloses their passphrase, the data on the Avast servers islost and the user has to re-establish the sync from scratch.

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FOR iOSModes
Modes is an advanced tab grouping feature only found in Avast
Secure Browser for mobile devices. Each Mode is customizablewith its own browsing rules, which every tab opened inthat Mode will adhere to. Avast Secure Browser has two
preconfigured Modes with sensible defaults so users can start
private and secure browsing right away. For users who want to
tailor the browser further, there are unlimited custom Modes.
Secure Mode: Ads and trackers are blocked by default,
Do Not Track is on, VPN connection is optional.
Secure & Private Mode: Ads and trackers are blocked bydefault, Do Not Track is on, all browsing data and history
is deleted on exit, VPN connection is automatic.
Custom Mode is a mode users create with their own
custom privacy and security settings.

Note
Each mode is a sandbox environment, isolating
all browsing data (history, tabs, bookmarks) to theencrypted mode the data was generated in.

Differentiators Vs Competitors
While some mobile browsers support tab groups, only Avast
Secure Browser offers advanced tab grouping that lets users
sort their tabs by security and privacy rules. Avast Secure
Browser’s Modes feature helps users boost their productivity
online while keeping them safe with automatic security.

Why
Everyone uses the internet in many different ways, to accessmany different types of information, in many different
situations. The browsing modes reflect and support the ways
users navigate the internet, allowing users to customize thebrowser to fit their privacy and security needs on the go.

How
Each mode allows users to group tabs and browser data(cookies, history, cache) in a sandbox environment according topreset security and privacy defaults or customized settings, suchas ad blocker, VPN, delete tabs on exit, and more. The browser
is equipped with three modes by default. Users can create as
many custom modes as they like, for unparalleled control overtheir browsing experience every time they go online.

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The free built-in VPN solution works only in the browser,
has unlimited bandwidth, and selects the fastest location*
to make sure the user’s connection is safer.
*Avast Secure Browser PRO for iOS offers a device-widebuilt-in VPN with access to over 30 server locations,unlimited bandwidth and auto connect functionality
when the browser initiates.

Why
Every user deserves a safe and encrypted connection
when they browse online. Therefore Avast Secure Browser
for iOS offers free and unlimited VPN protection for theirbrowsing traffic.

How
Protecting users’ browsing traffic is easy and fast with thebuilt-in VPN solution for mobile devices. Depending on auser’s mode settings, a VPN connection is automaticallystarted when they open the browser. A user can control
when to turn on the VPN connection, when to disconnect,
and when to reconnect in their settings.

Differentiators Vs Competitors
There are a handful of iOS browsers that offer built-in proxy
solutions. Avast Secure Browser for iOS instead offers afully-fledged VPN solution to encrypt the entire browsing
experience.

Anti-Tracking
Protects users’ privacy by preventing websites, advertisers,
and other web services from tracking their online activity.

Encrypted Media Vault
Avast Secure Browser automatically encrypts the files
users download. Those encrypted files are accessible in
the Media Vault.

Remove Site Data
Cleans users’ browser history, site cookies, and offline datawith the current site with just one click, to keep their activity
private and free up disk space.

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Adblock

Avast Sync

Stops ads from downloading on a user’s browser to help
web pages load faster while giving them the flexibility topause the adblock at any time. With Avast Adblock theuser is in control.

Avast Sync gives the user the ability to sync their bookmarks
and history across all their devices using the Avast Secure
Browser. When a user signs into the Browser with their Avast
Account they are able to sync from their desktop to mobile,and vice versa. It’s fully encrypted, end-to-end with the user’s
encryption key securely and privately stored on a Hardware
Security Module (HSM) located in the Avast datacenter.

Search Widget
Enables users to quickly manage their VPN connections
and perform search queries on their home screen without
having to open the browser app.

QR Reader
Quickly and easily scan QR codes with the built-in QR reader.

Why
It’s convenient for users to sync their bookmarks and history
across multiple devices (Windows PC, macOS, Android, andiOS), while keeping everything up to date at the same time.
It’s also fully encrypted, both locally and remotely, which isimportant for people’s privacy and security.

How
When users open Avast Secure Browser and click the top-right
person icon (next to Security & Privacy Center shield), they cansign in using their Avast Account info and turn on what theywish to sync across their devices, then simply click ‘I’m in’.

Passphrase
The Passphrase option also offers full end-to-end encryption.
The user enters a password (passphrase) which is used toencrypt the data directly on the user’s device. It prevents
anyone in the middle from reading this data.

Note
As the passphrase is only available on a user’s local
computer, Avast cannot reset it. If the user forgets orloses their passphrase, the data on the Avast servers islost and the user has to re-establish the sync from scratch.

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Product Comparisons
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How Avast's key features compare
alongside other leading browsers.

With a focus on performance, the Security & Privacy
Center for security management and education, andan uncluttered browsing experience, the feature set
has been customized from the start.

Avast Secure
Browser
Built-in Adblock

GoogleChromeMozillaFirefox

Microsoft
Edge

-

-

-

-

Anti-Tracking (on by default)
True ‘Private Browsing’ Mode*-

Bank Mode**-

Security & Privacy Center-

Built-in Password Manager

***

-

-

-

-

-

Forced HTTPS Encrytion-

Supports Extensions/Add-ons-

Built-in Video Downloader--

Chromecast Support

-

-

-

-

-

-

7+

7+

7+

-

Available for Mac
Available for Android
Available for iOS

Windows Version Support

7+* True private browsing - Anti-Tracking, Anti-Phishing, and HTTPS Encryption are forced on** Avast Antivirus is needed to use Bank Mode*** Not on mobile (Android & iOS)

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Introducing
Avast Secure
Browser PRO

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What is Avast
Secure Browser PRO?
Avast Secure Browser PRO is a premium tier of Avast Secure
Browser and is centered around the integrated VPN.

Fully encrypted withmilitary grade protection
Ultra-fast connection

How to Download &Install Avast Secure
Browser PRO
1.

30+ locations
No logging

Download and install Avast Secure Browser
from https://www.avast.com/secure-browser

2. Open your browser and go to secure://settings/activate

3. Enter your activation code

Advanced Adblock
Multi-platform support

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What is Avast
Secure Browser PRO?
What do I get witha PRO subscription?
Secure Browser PRO “includes all of the favorite Browser
features plus even more additional security and privacy.
As it has a built-in VPN and even more advanced security.
 It fully encrypts a user’s internet connection by default
via the new built-in VPN with military grade protection.
 It blocks ads and trackers by default.
 A user can browser the web as they want as it gives
them access to over 30 locations worldwide.

Note
Note that some sites may break with Adblock and/or
Anti-Tracking enabled so we recommend disabling
it if particular sites aren’t loading as expected.

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Download& Install
Avast Secure Browser

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Connect & Install the Product
Download
Avast Secure Browser is available to download for free fromhttps://www.avast.com/secure-browser

Specifications
 Available for Windows 7+, OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later,
Android 5.0 and up, and iOS 13.0 and up.
 Based on Chromium Supported languages*:
Arabic, Belorussian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese(Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian,Czech, 			
Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Farsi (Persian), Finnish,French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, 			
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, 		Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian, 		Russian, Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, 		Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese*Languages may vary

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Privacy Policy
As one of the world’s most trusted antivirus software companies, we
aim to defend our users against threats in cyberspace.To do so, we
may have to collect personal data to provide our users with the best
weapons and the most up-to-date security.
We have technical product experts who can quickly get in touch tohelp you through any of your product testing scenarios or questions.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Avast PR & Technical | Contact Information

If you are a member ofthe press, please contact:
pr@avast.com. If you haveany questions regarding
Avast or any of its products.
Media materials can be foundat https://press.avast.com.
We do not take this trust for granted so we’ve developed a Privacy Policythat covers how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, and store your personal
data. Our full privacy policy, which includes why and how we process data,and how we disclose and protect our users personal data, can be found here.