AVG antivirus has a simple, modern interface that’s easy to use. After launching, it displays an overview of your device’s security status. The information is clear and will let you know if the virus definitions are current and up to date and if the security software is active. AVG also scans for malware and other threats on external storage, and performs an enhancement of performance to speed up the performance of your system by removing unwanted data and increasing the life of your battery.
Premium plans from AVG offer more robust features, which provide greater security overall. For example, the paid plan comes with anti-ransomware protection to ensure that your data and files are secure from hackers that extort money by stealing your device. AVG Ultimate also includes web and email security to protect against spam and phishing. Additional features include a file shredder, safer banking and protection against webcams.
The free features available to AVG users is the photo vault, which stores photos in an encrypted format and cleaning tools that help optimize Android devices by removing unnecessary files. However, the majority of the other features are restricted to paying subscribers. This includes an identity-protection function that monitors password leaks and the capability to remotely locate a lost phone as well as more advanced antitheft tools like camera traps that secretly takes a picture of anyone who tries to steal the device.
AVG’s powerful security against malware is confirmed by a solid track record in the AV-Test monthly tests. This includes a perfect score on the most recent test, which was conducted in March and April this year.
