The safety of personal information is the number one problem for most users today. The situation is exacerbated by increased activity of scammers and a huge number of viruses that seek to achieve what they want by getting private information, for example, data from user accounts. Fortunately, there are special utilities for saving them. For example, an antivirus developer released a utility Avast Passwords.
"Passwords"
The browser is the most vulnerable spot on any platform. According to statistics, up to 70% of all thefts of personal information and infections occur during Internet surfing. Therefore, this aspect of user activity should be given maximum attention.
The Premier, Internet Security, Pro software packages are bundled with the Avast Passwords utility, which offers the following functions:
Usage
To run this application, open the antivirus, open the tab "Privacy" and choose "Passwords".
First, import the account information, and then go to the options window. To do this, click on "Settings".
Here it is recommended to install the extension for your browser in the appropriate tab, as well as create the main code.
Summing up
Avast took the path of creating his own ecosystem of protective products aimed at solving individual problems. Its use will significantly increase the security of your stay on the Web.
It is not possible to download Avast Passwords separately. But you can download a trial version of Premier Antivirus or Internet Security. The free period lasts exactly a month, and then you have to purchase a subscription.
The latest version provides additional protection for all user accounts using five-step encryption of personal data. The component generates one unhackable password stored on the server completely isolated from external influences.
The official site provides a license file to activate the extension on all antiviruses of the Software line. You can download Avast Passwords 2018 for free from the link.
The installer is designed to be installed on a computer and laptop running the Windows operating system. There is a fee to use the product. After a successful transaction, an activation code for 1 year will be sent to your email.
Avast Passwords 2018 has received good reviews for protecting against fraudulent activities aimed at stealing confidential data during online banking. The Russian version removes the need to store passwords in the browser, as the browser cannot provide maximum security. The license key gives the right to export personal information to a cloud space inaccessible to hackers.
Features and New Functions
A free component with limited functionality is built into the entire line of antiviruses. The Pro version automatically fills in the fields during login, generates super complex passwords, and syncs between PC and mobile devices. Additional options can be viewed in the table:
| Security. Tracking attempts to hack accounts entered into the memory of the extension. During suspicious actions of intruders, the user receives a notification about the need to urgently take security measures.
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 One click login. This feature is made for lazy people. If the PC is at a great distance, then you can log into your account by pressing a special button on your smartphone (a kind of remote control).
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The disadvantages include the lack of renewal, replacement or reset of the password. Therefore, you need to create a backup copy of the data with the possibility of restoring in case of loss.
Available operating systems and interface languages:
System requirements for installing Avast
- RAM: from 256 MB;
- Free hard disk space: 1.5 GB;
- Processor bit depth: 32 and 64 bits.
