Useful Smart Scan notifications - We’ve fine-tuned the behavior of Smart Scan with improved initialization steps, and ensured that you receive proper notifications about scheduled scans Firewall tweaks - We're now blocking switching to public profile when RDP is used
Password Protection update - we're now protecting newly created backup files of passwords stored in the browser Fixed a tray icon bug - Our system tray icon now shows the proper status of shields after a PC restart Improved exceptions - It's now possible to add exceptions solely for Behavior Shield Sign in more securely - We're now using OpenID, a more secure sign-in standard, to sign you in to your Avast Account We’re proud to unveil a new expression of our identity, reflecting our continued commitment to protecting people’s digital freedom A new logo for Avast! - As the digital world changes, we change with it. Firewall improvements - only visible to a small number of users, nevertheless, we've added some improvements, including better notifications Uninstall Survey - we've added an improved flow for the uninstall survey which will be enabled with this new release Remote Access Shield dialogue memory issue resolved Apps with similar protocol to HTTP no longer have conflicts with WebShield
Other notable improvements in the release: And now even Webcam Shield and Password Protection features will also be disabled.
Improved Passive Mode When you turn on Passive Mode, our tray icon now changes colors to show this. Better Windows 11 compatibility You're protected on the newest version of Windows, too Stronger Web Shield You're now better protected from malicious websites thanks to our scanning improvements