Now, the company is adding more privacy and security features for both tiers. All users, including those with Avast One Essential, get the following: Paying subscribers on the Individual and Family plans also get:

Scam Protection (Android only): Notifications when a suspicious link is found in messages, whether received over SMS, social media or messaging apps. Where links are deemed ‘safe’, they are automatically opened in your web browser. For possibly dangerous links, you’ll have the option to ignore the link or continue at your own risk.VPN update (Windows and Mac): You can now set the VPN to connect automatically when, for example, your device connects to a public Wi-Fi network or when you log into a certain website.

If you don’t already have Avast One and want to try out the free version, you can download it from Avast’s website or install it from your Android or iPhone app store.

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