Avast Security & Privacy 4+

Another great product from Avast!

I was waiting for ages for a security app for iOS and it’s here at last! The app has a feature that alerts you if your data is leaked online, which will give you a warning to change your password. There is also a Wi-Fi scanner which is highly recommended to use when connecting to unknown networks. There is also a photo vault which you can store photos in and they can only be viewed after entering a passcode.

The Pro version gives users the opportunity to add multiple email addresses to the password leak feature, so you can keep yourself in the loop if anyone leaks your data online. The Pro version also has a secure VPN so you can have your data fully secure, especially when using public Wi-Fi.

The free version is great, but upgrading to Pro will definitely be worth the money.

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Do not pay for this - stopped working properly after just under a year

I installed this just under a year ago and it’s been fine for all that time until last week. Suddenly the VPN has switched itself permanently on (I chose the app for other features and usually opt not to use the VPN) and this has begun disrupting the running of the phone. When I have been out and come back home, my phone will often not switch from data to my home broadband network until I go into the app and manually switch off the VPN. Until I do this it will say it’s using my data but it will actually just have no connection at all. Manually switching off the VPN will allow my phone to reconnect but in reality the VPN will remain on. In addition I’m constantly receiving messages on my screen saying I am/am not connected to the internet. I contacted support but have heard nothing back. The last straw came today when it disrupted my connection to the extent that I was delayed receiving an important work-related message on WhatsApp. I’ve deleted the app and cancelled my subscription.

Amazing

Does seem to have a mind of its own and turns itself off and on. I have found doing that my last manually speeds my connection up sometimes.

Should make it all free as far as I am concerned despite the minor charge but feels better having the piece of mind it is protecting me from malicious software the cowards veil for the hackers out there trying to steal my money and personal information. It scans my network and gives me insights into my usuals that is great I am sure it has blocked or deals with malicious software in some capacity so I am really chuffed.

What a great idea I found through neighbourhood cyber hood watch to keep them pesky hackers at bay which considering how much is done electronically can only be a good thing only time will tell how useful it is.