AVG is a fantastic option for security against cyberattacks. It offers a good feature set, an impressive score for malware protection and is priced at a reasonable price. However, it also had some negative aspects, like being heavy on system resources and a couple of false positives.
The interface of AVG is clear and simple. Its dashboard informs you that your computer is secured and lets you run a manual scan from its menu. You can personalize the scans and notifications. You can also white-list or black-list applications and choose what information AVG will share with its parent company. AVG comes with a variety of additional tools such as a file shredder as well as a do not disturb mode that prevents you from being interrupted while playing games or watching movies.
Security features include a password manager as well as firewall. It also comes with an antivirus scanner. Its protection against ransomware and phishing is near perfect, and its Enhanced Firewall has additional functionality such as data leak protection and ARM Spoofing alerts. The firewall is particularly robust when connected to public networks because it makes use of machine-learning to determine what is normal and what’s not, and can then automatically adapt to.
AVG provides a range of support options, including a forum, online community and a comprehensive Knowledge Base. You can also contact its customer service via email or through a chat feature on its website. The free version of the program isn’t loaded with annoying upgrade prompts, but you’ll need to deal ads in order to use the program.
