Avast, part of Gen (NASDAQ: GEN), is a global leader in digital security and Cyber Safety, protecting over 400 million people and businesses online with advanced threat detection and Avast and AVG-branded products for mobile, PC, and Mac.

Industries

Network Management SoftwareComputer and Network SecurityApplication SoftwareCybersecuritySaaSTMT

Type

Public CompanyExited Unicorn

Social Media

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Company Size

Employees

819

Range501–1,000 employees

1101001K5K10K+

Affiliated Organizations

GenAffiliate

CyberSec&AI ConnectedAffiliate

Sub Organizations

Avast-Family Safety Mobile BusinessSubsidiary

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Headquarters

Pikrtova 1737/1a, 140 00 Prague - Pankrác, Czechia

Press Coverage

Date	Article	Publisher
Oct 13, 2020	Avast Appoints Shane McNamee as Chief Privacy Officer	Yahoo News
Oct 28, 2025	9th Circ. Won't Revive Avast Extension Users' Wiretap Suit	Law360
Oct 28, 2025	Trust is Under Attack: AI and Automation Fuel a New Wave of Targeted Cybercrime	PR Newswire
Oct 19, 2025	How Avast Helps Protect Millions From Online Scams, Malware, and Phishing in 2025 - Report by Expert Consumers	PR Newswire
Oct 18, 2025	How Avast Helps Protect Millions From Online Scams, Malware, and Phishing in 2025 - Report by Expert Consumers	Morningstar.com
Oct 13, 2025	Digital Privacy Tools (2025): How Avast Helps Consumers Stay Safe While Browsing and Shopping Online - Report by Better Business Advice	Morningstar.com
Oct 13, 2025	Digital Privacy Tools (2025): How Avast Helps Consumers Stay Safe While Browsing and Shopping Online - Report by Better Business Advice	PR Newswire
Oct 7, 2025	AI-Powered Online Security (2025): How Avast Uses Machine Learning to Block Emerging Threats - Report by Software Experts	PR Newswire
Sep 27, 2025	OpenAI partners with AARP for new AI training to help older adults spot scams	Beta News
Sep 15, 2025	Avast introduces pay-as-you-go billing for more flexibility	IT Web

Contact Information

Generals***@avast.com

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Specialties

Cyber securityComputer security softwareFree antivirusIT security solutionsMobile securityMac securityCloud-based securityNetwork securityBusiness security softwareAntivirus and malware protectionWeb securityEmail securityCybersecurity

Event Appearances

8 events · 3 sponsor · 4 exhibitor

Vivatech

Jun 15, 2022·Exhibitor

Telco AI Summit Europe

Nov 10, 2020·Sponsor

MWC 2020 Barcelona

Feb 24, 2020·Exhibitor

CyberSec & AI Prague 2019

Oct 25, 2019·Organizer

USENIX Security Symposium 2019

Aug 14, 2019·Sponsor

RSA Conference 2019

Mar 4, 2019·Exhibitor

RSA Conference 2019

Mar 4, 2019·Sponsor

CompTIA ChannelCon 2018

Jul 31, 2018·Exhibitor

Product

Name	Description
Avast One	A comprehensive security and privacy software suite that protects devices from malware, secures online privacy with VPN, and optimizes device performance.
Avast Online Security & Privacy Extension	A browser extension that blocks online trackers, manages cookie permissions, and protects against malicious websites and phishing scams.
Avast BreachGuard	A data breach monitoring service that scans the dark web for leaked personal information and provides privacy advice and identity theft support.
Avast Business Cybersecurity Solutions	A suite of antivirus and cybersecurity products designed to protect small to medium-sized businesses from malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats.