Avast BreachGuard

Avast BreachGuard is a dedicated privacy and identity protection service. Unlike an antivirus or a VPN, it focuses on monitoring the dark web for your personal data, removing your information from data broker databases, and helping you manage your privacy settings across major online accounts.

Core Privacy Features

• 24/7 Dark Web Monitoring: Continuously scans data breach databases for your email addresses. If your credentials (passwords, usernames) are leaked, it provides immediate alerts and instructions for securing the affected accounts.

• Data Broker Removal: Identifies “people-search” sites and data brokers that collect and sell your personal information (name, address, phone number). It automatically sends opt-out requests to these companies on your behalf to have your data removed.

• Privacy Advisor: Provides step-by-step guides to help you adjust the privacy and security settings on major platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to limit the data they collect.

• Identity Assist: Provides access to a specialized support team (Scam Assist) that helps you evaluate whether a specific call, email, or text is a scam, and provides guidance if you suspect your identity has been stolen.

• Browser Extension: Includes a specialized extension for Chrome and Edge that alerts you to privacy risks on the websites you visit and helps you manage tracking cookies.

System Requirements (BreachGuard)

Notes

• Not in Avast Ultimate: It is important to note that Avast BreachGuard is NOT included in the standard Avast Ultimate bundle. The Ultimate bundle contains Premium Security, VPN, Cleanup, and AntiTrack. BreachGuard is typically a standalone purchase or an optional add-on.

• Automatic Renewal: The data broker removal service is an ongoing process; BreachGuard sends repeat requests to brokers every few months to ensure your data does not reappear after being deleted.