: In 1996, Alwil became the first company to receive a perfect 100/100/100 score in a Virus Bulletin test, catching the attention of US giant McAfee.
: Led by CEO Vince Steckler, the company grew into a multi-billion dollar corporation, debuting on the London Stock Exchange in 2018 as the largest European technology IPO at the time. alwil avast
The brand's reputation took a hit in recent years when the found that Avast had collected and sold user browsing data to third parties without consent. The company paid a settlement to resolve these claims. A history of freedom - Avast Blog : In 1996, Alwil became the first company
No analysis of Avast is complete without addressing significant controversies: The company paid a settlement to resolve these claims
In 2010, Alwil Software rebranded to to align with its product name. The company grew through strategic acquisitions, including AVG Technologies (2016) for $1.3 billion, Piriform (makers of CCleaner), and SecureKey Technologies. These acquisitions consolidated Avast’s position as a dominant force in the consumer security market.
Independent testing labs provide a mixed but generally positive view: