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Avast One: Free to Start. Yours to Build. Only What You Choose.

GEN
  • Avast, a Gen Digital Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ: GEN), launched the reimagined Avast One on May 19, 2026.
  • The free tier includes comprehensive antivirus, real-time threat protection, AI-powered scam detection, a no-log VPN, data breach monitoring, AI Agent Protection, & device cleanup.
  • Travis Witteveen, Head of Products & Portfolios at Gen, stated the product is designed to give users greater choice, control, & the ability to personalize protection.
  • Scam Protection blocks phishing links, fraudulent shopping sites, & banking scams in real-time while browsing.
  • AI Agent Protection vets plugins, blocks malicious instructions in AI workflows, & checks AI-generated files before system access.
  • Data Breach Monitoring scans databases for exposed personal information & guides users on containing damage, though currently limited to desktop.
  • Users can unlock additional features like Premium Security with Scam Protection Pro & Cleanup Premium without switching apps or re-entering payment details.
  • The new Avast One is available now on Windows, macOS, Android, & iOS under a single subscription covering all platforms.
  • Existing Avast One users can install the new version to port their settings, while the previous product remains fully supported.
  • The free version is downloadable at avast.com/avast-one without requiring a credit card.
  • The included no-log VPN is a 60-day trial requiring a payment method at sign-up, billed after the trial unless cancelled.