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Layer upon layer of security. Ryan Rentfro. Eric Scherer. For more information about importing browser data to Avast Secure Browser, refer to the following article:. The web page is now bookmarked. Depending on the location you specified, you can access the bookmarked page either directly via the Bookmarks bar below the address bar , or by clicking the Other bookmarks folder.
Depending on the location you specified, you can access the bookmarked page either directly via the Bookmarks Bar below the address bar , or by clicking the Other Bookmarks folder.
Adblock helps prevent advertisements from loading on the web pages you visit, which improves the speed and safety of your browsing sessions. Adblock is enabled by default. Adblock is now enabled and configured according to your preferred strength.
For more information about Adblock, refer to the following article:. To learn more about the features available in Avast Secure Browser, refer to the sections in this article. Each mode applies different security and privacy settings to the tabs you open within that mode. This allows you to organize your browsing activity according to the privacy settings that best suit the sites you visit. By default, all new tabs opened from the main browser screen open in Secure Mode.
To open a tab in a different browser mode or to view currently open tabs organized by browser mode, follow the steps below:. The new tab opens in your selected browser mode.
Tap the home icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen to return to the main Avast Secure Browser screen. You can optionally customize the security and privacy settings for each browser mode. To access browser mode settings:. AdBlock prevents advertisements from loading on the websites you visit. After the payment is processed, your subscription activates automatically on the device used for purchase. Most features are enabled by default to offer our highest level of security and privacy.
Avast Antivirus protects you in real-time against viruses, malware, and other threats. Once installed, the antivirus runs silently in the background to prevent threats on your device. Click Free download on the Avast Antivirus tile to install it. Security Scan is a feature that scans your browser settings for vulnerabilities caused by disabled protection settings. To run Security Scan:.
After the scan completes, detected issues are listed under Needs attention. Password Managers allows you to select a password manager to use in Avast Secure Browser.
A password manager securely stores your passwords in one location, while you only have to remember one master password. Anti-Phishing blocks malicious websites and phishing attempts while you browse the web. It also prevents you from downloading potentially malicious content from the web, which may try to infect your PC. Anti-Phishing is enabled by default. It also prevents you from downloading potentially malicious content from the web, which may try to infect your Mac.
The Virtual Private Network VPN functions as a private tunnel through the internet, which encrypts your data and secures your connection. Avast Secure Browser automatically connects to the fastest location server. On the VPN Locations screen, select your preferred location. Web Shield is a paid feature that automatically blocks access to malware and phishing sites to protect your personal data from theft. To enable Web Shield:. If your device has a fingerprint sensor enabled, you can also use your fingerprint to unlock Avast Secure Browser.
You can enable this feature when you set your PIN or via Settings. Private Mode is a privacy feature that prevents your browsing history from being stored, and deletes any tracking cookies or web caches you acquire during your Private Mode browsing session.
HTTPS adds encryption that prevents others from eavesdropping, and helps ensure that you are connected to the intended server. Anti-Tracking protects your privacy by preventing websites, analytics companies, advertising networks, and other web services from tracking your online activity.
It also uses filters to completely remove web bugs, tracking scripts, and other information collectors from the sites you visit. Anti-Tracking is enabled by default. Privacy Cleaner clears your browsing history as well as other data stored in your browsers, such as cached images and cookies. This protects your privacy and clears disk space on your PC. This protects your privacy and clears disk space on your Mac.
Extension Guard prevents untrusted extensions also known as add-ons and plug-ins from being installed in Avast Secure Browser. This feature is enabled by default. Flash-based content opens your PC to security vulnerabilities, takes up space on your PC, and can use a large percentage of your PC's battery life.
The Flash Blocker feature blocks Flash-based content from running on your PC, unless you choose to allow it. Flash-based content opens your Mac to security vulnerabilities, takes up space on your Mac, and can use a large percentage of your Mac's battery life. The Flash Blocker feature blocks Flash-based content from running on your Mac, unless you choose to allow it.
This protects against a potentially hijacked host or network, and prevents keyloggers and network-based eavesdropping from capturing any of your data.
We recommend using Bank Mode each time you want to access a banking website. To learn more about Bank Mode, refer to the following article:.
Webcam Guard gives you more control over which websites can access your webcam. Each time a website you visit tries to access your webcam, a notification appears asking you to Allow or Keep blocking the website. I fired-up a old system where I had a downloader installed. Seems to me a strong indication that it has to do with the changes YT has made, at least with this downloader. Sorry for problems The problem has been fixed.
You will get update a few minutes after browser start or every 6 hours when browser is running. Please reply to this message if you still have these issues. Eddy, simply it was a bug in Video Downloader. Something was changed on YouTube and we had to update it on our side..
We can release this extension very quickly.
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