AVG antivirus is a modern, simple interface that is user-friendly. After launching, it displays an overview of your device’s security status with clear messages that tell you if the software’s virus definitions are up-to date and if the security program is currently in use. AVG also checks for malware and other threats to external storage and also performs the performance tuneup to improve the speed of your system by removing unnecessary data and increasing the life of your battery.
AVG’s premium packages offer more powerful features that offer more security. The paid plan, for instance, offers anti-ransomware to protect your files and data from hackers who can extort money through stealing your device. AVG Ultimate also includes web and email security to guard against phishing and spam. Additional features include a document shredder, safer banking, and protection against webcams.
AVG users can take advantage of a number of free features, including the photo vault, which stores photos in an encoded format, as well as an optimization tool that cleans Android devices through the removal of junk files. However, most of the other features are only available to paid subscribers. This includes an identity-protection feature that monitors password leaks and the ability to remotely locate a lost phone and more sophisticated antitheft tools such as a camera trap which secretly takes a picture of anyone who attempts to steal the device.
AVG’s security against malware is backed by a stellar record in AV Test’s monthly tests. This includes a flawless result in the most recent test that was which was conducted between March and April this year.
