Avast Clear

What's new in this version:

Avast Clear 24.12.9725
- Enhancing capabilities for USB scanning - users can setup it up more easily. E.g. “scan automatically” to avoid disturbing every time when you connect the USB to your computer
- Avast Passwords that has been sunset a while ago has a successor. But you need to migrate to it manually. We added a warning to the product UI and wizard that will help you to guide you through the process. Sorry about the inconvenience!
- My Subscriptions page has been redesigned to provide a clearer view on your subscriptions and products
- lot of other fixes to increase product stability and product performance


Avast Clear 24.12.9694
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Avast Clear 24.11.9615
- We rearranged how we explain the Don Not Disturb mode to the users to make them understand how to set up the feature
- lot of other fixes to increase product stability and performance


Avast Clear 24.10.9535
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Avast Clear 24.9.9452
- Block attacker’s IP – We’ve improved the process that blocks the attacker’s IP when trying to send malicious files to your Samba ports
- Confirmation dialog in Restore from quarantine flow
- More bug fixes and improvements


Avast Clear 24.8.9372
- New detection dialogs for Dating Scams
- Avast AV supports Windows 11 ARM
- Onboarding enhancements for premium users
- More bug fixes and improvements


Avast Clear 24.7.9311
- Avast AV supports Windows 11 ARM
- Web shield improvements - Support for TLS Early data (read-only mode)
- RealSite - new settings allowing to set up real site with respect to trusted and untrusted networks
- Onboarding UI overhaul - we reviewed the onboarding path for the free and premium users
- More bug fixes


Avast Clear 24.6.9241
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Avast Clear 24.5.9153
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Avast Clear 24.4.9067
Major public announcement:
- Browser cookie protection – Password Protection now protects you against cookie theft. This new functionality helps protect your sensitive data that is stored in your browser cookies.
- Real-time protection – We’ve improved messaging to let you know when your protection is running smoothly afetr you restart your computer.
- Feedback Module – Check out the new and improved design so you can add feedback with ease.
- Smart Scan – You will receive more info and results about any issues.
- More bugfixes  - e.g. - changes related to passive mode when not all shields were enabled after passive mode was disabled, fixes to correctly starting of Firewall service, etc...


Avast Clear 24.3.8975
- Automated Scan Schedule – Smart Scan has the option to adjust the frequency of your scan, allowing more automated detection
- Encrypted Client Hello – We’ve enhanced Web Shield with new support standards, making users’ connections safer. HTTPS connections leak information in the TLS ClientHello to the network, notably the hostname of the website being accessed. When supported by the website, ECH allows encrypting this message with a key provided by the server.
- other fixes and improvements


Avast Clear 24.2.8918
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Avast Clear 24.2.8904
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Avast Clear 24.1.8821
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Avast Clear 23.12.8700
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Avast Clear 23.11.8635
- New: New survey – We want to hear your voice! We’ve created a new survey within the product so you can tell us what we can improve on.
- New: Fake E-store Protection – Check out our new feature that protects you from fake online shops trying to pretend to be legitimate ones.
- Improved: Minor bug fixes - We continuously fix bugs to keep your protection going strong.


Avast Clear 23.10.8563
- Premium Sensitive Data Shield improved – You can now protect sensitive files on FATx disks
- Improved Firewall enhancements – We’ve improved our detection and customizations in settings so you can be better protected from network threats
- Important Please be aware that we are ending support of virus definitions for old client versions 9,10, 11
- other bugfixes and performance improvements mentioned in previous Beta reports


Avast Clear 23.9.8494
Major public announcement:
- PREMIUM You now can protect your microphone from strangers or apps trying to attempt access with enhanced Webcam shield on Windows 10 and 11
- PREMIUM Share your premium subscription to your devices directly from the dashboard.
- IMPORTANT Please be aware that we are ending support of virus definitions for old client versions 9,10, 11
- other bugfixes and performance improvements mentioned in Beta reports


Avast Clear 23.8.8416
Major public announcement:
- Improvement New Scan Smart detection capabilities - Smart Scan can now check for outdated drivers and any issues related to your identity online. Go ahead, give it a try now!
- Improvement Enhanced protection for your web browsing - We’ve introduced a new layer of detection with DNS scanning, focused on finding advanced malware in your device.


Avast Clear 23.7.8348
- NEW DNS traffic scan: We’ve improved our detection scan to monitor your network by filtering out malicious domains and patterns early on.
- Improvement Web Shield performance: Enjoy faster browsing and performance on the websites and streaming sites (e.g., Netflix) while staying protected.
- Improvement Minor bug fixes: We continuously fix bugs to keep your protection going strong.


Avast Clear 23.6.8271
- Premium: Enhancing SANDBOX functionality - You're now protected from programs taking screenshots or video-recording your desktop.
- New: Easier access to Avast Account – You can now sign up or sign in directly from the dashboard
- Improved: We’ve modernized the folder dialog to make it easier for you to search and select files

Fixed:
- We’ve fixed minor performance issues related to shutting down or restarting the computer in Web Shield
- We are testing Icarus as new technology for installation of the AV


Avast Clear 23.5.8195
Fixed:
- Fixing deadlocks that appeared on some older windows
- Wi-Fi Inspector causing a long shutdown
- Crashes in installer
- Fixed issue with not working installation of Secure browser on W7 and W8
- We’ve adopted the new OpenSSL 3.1.0 to address additional security fixes

Improved:
- We’ve optimized Web Shield to scan based on DNS parameters to better protect you from wider online threats
- You’re now better protected from malware found in OneNote file attachments in phishing emails
- Support Tool improved configuration reporting for better analyses of support engineers


Avast Clear 23.4.8118
- FIX Rollback of CEF update that was causing Black UI issue (update will fix even the affected clients)
- Improvement Improved Sensitive Data Shield – We’ve enhanced the support of Sensitive Data Shield for all FATx-based hard drives
- Improvement Scanning and detection of MSI installers
- Improvement Support tool now gathers 3rd party application crash data that are only 7 days ol


Avast Clear 23.3.8047
- Improvement Communication - We’ve improved communication in certain areas to enhance education about possible risks. Education about the risks when adding an exception.
- Improvement Feedback - Your opinion matters! We’ve improved the feedback form so you can tell us about your experience in detail
- FIX NTFS MFT Cleanup support for shredder
- FIX Allow free volume space shredding for FAT drives


Avast Clear 23.2.7961
- Improvement Bank Mode - Be more secure while banking online with Bank Mode. It stops programs, like keyloggers, from stealing your personal info (e.g., bank login, passwords, and card details).
- Redesign Immediate detection in Network Inspector – Get notified right away of any network security issue, especially if you're connected to a suspicious Wi-Fi network. The notifications have a new look as well.
- Improvement Faster File Shield - We’ve improved the speed of File Shield by using Kernel EAs, so it can scan files and programs faster for any malicious threats.
- Bug fixes - fixed incompatibility with DxO PhotoLab and other software


Avast Clear 23.1.7883
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Avast Clear 22.12.7758
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Avast Clear 22.11.7716.0
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Avast Clear 22.10.7633.0
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Avast Clear 21.10.6772
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Avast Clear 21.8.6586
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Avast Clear 21.6.6446
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Avast Clear 21.5.6354
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Avast Clear 21.4.6266
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Avast Clear 21.2.6096
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Avast Clear 21.1.5968
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Avast Clear 20.10.5824
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Avast Clear 20.9.5758
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Avast Clear 20.8.5684
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Avast Clear 20.8.5653
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Avast Clear 20.7.5568
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Avast Clear 20.6.5495
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Avast Clear 20.5.5410
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Avast Clear 20.3.5200
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Avast Clear 20.2.5130
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Avast Clear 20.1.5069
- Browser extensions: improve your browsing with our latest extensions (just open Menu > Browser extensions)
- Fewer popups: if you already have Avast Cleanup Premium, you’ll no longer see offers for it (sorry about that!)
- Improved statuses: the status messages you see on the main screen are now easier to understand
- Fixed Rescue Disk: you can now use Rescue Disk again to restore your PC from advanced attacks
- Other bug fixes: we’ve stomped dozens of other bugs to keep everything running smoothly
- Fixed problem with logs not correctly rotating (logs had hundreds of MB in some cases)
- Fixed issues in Smart scan that performance scan does not find any problems
- Fixed issue with stuck Smart scan


Avast Clear 19.8.4793
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Avast Clear 19.7.4674
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Avast Clear 19.6.4546
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Avast Clear 19.5.4444
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Avast Clear 19.4.4318
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Avast Clear 19.3.4241
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Avast Clear 19.2.4186
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Avast Clear 19.1.4142.424
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Avast Clear 18.8.4084.0
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Avast Clear 18.7.4041.0
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Avast Clear 18.6.3983.0
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Avast Clear 18.4.3895.0
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Avast Clear 18.3.3860.0
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Avast Clear 18.2.3827.0
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Avast Clear 18.1.3800.0
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Avast Clear 17.9.3761.0
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Avast Clear 12.3.3154.0
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