Avast SecureLine
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Stand-alone version of Avast SecureLine for Windows 10.
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| Developer(s) | Avast Software |
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| Development status | Active |
| Operating system | Android, Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Available in | 24 languages |
| Type | Virtual private network |
| License | Proprietary software |
| Website | www |
The Avast SecureLine is a subscription based virtual private network (VPN) developed by Avast Software. It is available on Android, Microsoft Windows, macOS and iOS.[1]
Background[edit]
The premise of the software is to secure connection to public Wi-Fi systems to stop hackers getting into the user's computer.[2] Similar to other VPNs, SecureLine works by making the user appear in a different place via changing the users IP address, bypassing internet censorship for the country the user is in or Wi-Fi the user is using.[3] The VPN automatically enables when the user connects to a public Wi-Fi.[4]
Server locations[edit]
List of server locations,[5] with a note for servers that allow peer-to-peer file sharing via BitTorrent (P2P).[6]
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See also[edit]
- Anonymous web browsing
- Computer and network surveillance
- Geo-blocking
- Information privacy
- Internet censorship circumvention
- Internet privacy
References[edit]
- ^ "Avast SecureLine VPN - Secure any public Wi-Fi". Avast Software. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Zorz, Mirko (19 May 2014). "Secure public WiFi with avast! SecureLine for iOS". Net-security.org. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Avast SecureLine VPN". Download.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ Rashid, Fahmida (25 June 2015). "avast! SecureLine Review & Rating". PC Mag. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ https://www.avast.com/secureline-vpn#pc
- ^ https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB63#idt_090
