AVG

The Internet is a constant companion

In our homes, our offices, and umpteen places in between, the Internet is almost always within arm's reach.

Devices, data, people... They're all connected. The Internet has made the jump from our computers, tablets, and phones into our cars, door locks, and even the things we wear.

All of this needs protecting now more than ever. That's why we work hard to provide security software and services for families and businesses alike.

We protect

Families

Our goal is a world in which people can enjoy their lives online without worries. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to security and privacy, and we're doing our very best to provide just that.

Businesses

Every year, online threats cost businesses invaluable time and money. That's why we offer award-winning products to protect their data and streamline their IT.

And we're just getting started

Founded in 1991, AVG is headquartered in Amsterdam, and employs more than 1,000 people across more than a dozen offices worldwide.

Who we are?

AVG was founded in 1991 with the express purpose of protecting people around the world using the latest in cutting edge security technologies. AVG gained success quickly and is now recognized as one of the biggest players in the security software market. AVG currently holds corporate offices in Europe such as in The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Cyprus, UK, Germany, France; in the US such as in the Pensacola area in Florida, San Francisco Bay Area in California, Atlanta area in Georgia, Boston area in Massachusetts, Charlotte area in North Carolina; in the Middle East, in Israel; in Asia such as Beijing and Hong Kong in China.

AVG is uniquely positioned to spearhead innovation in the industry thanks to its employing some of the world’s leading experts in software development, threat detection, threat prevention and risk analysis. Not content to rest on its internationally recognized success, AVG continues to invest in R&D, teaming with leading universities to maintain its technological edge.

AVG has experienced significant growth in the last few years and continues to expand to address the needs of the global market through improved technology and broader language and platform support.​

One step ahead

Computer and internet use is an integral and growing part of our everyday lives. Every aspect of our lives is accessible electronically, which brings considerable benefit, as well as considerable risk. Our role is to shield you from potential dangers by providing powerful, easy-to-use protection that works in the background and allows you to go online with confidence.

As the nature of threats continues to evolve, so too must the nature of protection. That’s why AVG uses the latest technology developed by world-renowned security experts to provide real-time defenses against real-time threats. With AVG you can surf, shop, bank, download files, chat, network and email safely and confidently, knowing that your personal information will not be stolen or misused.

Malware Detection Methods

AVG 2014 INCLUDES THE LATEST THREAT PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW WE KEEP MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD SAFE.

• What is AVG Internet Security 2014
• AVG Detection Methods
• New Features
• Enhanced Features
• Other New Features
• Keeping Updated
• Other Products from AVG in 2014

AVG Detection Methods

The key to AVG’s efficiency in detecting infected files and exploits is the technology’s multiple layers of protection. Files are pre-processed - and those deemed unnecessary for virus analysis are excluded to enable faster scanning.

Signature-based detection

Polymorphic-based detection

Heuristic-based analysis

Behavior-based analysis

AVG Advisor

AVG Advisor is a new proactive service that monitors the computer and advises the user with solutions for various problems the computer has. Research indicates that users often have browsers open for many hours (as many as 15-24 hours at a time) without knowing that these applications are constantly consuming the available memory of the PC. Over time, available memory is reduced to a low level and this causes a computer to slow down.

• Advises “Overuse of memory” by Internet browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer only.)
• Prompts “overuse of memory” by Internet browsers (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer only.)
• Can be manually turned off.
• Managed via a link from the pro-active pop-up, which opens advanced settings in tray notification.

AVG Accelerator

• AVG Accelerator maximizes computer connectivity to deliver content faster.
• Less time is spent waiting for videos and other content-rich files to download.
• Supports Flash Videos and some other content-rich files – (additional target file types will be added in subsequent releases).
• On by default, setting can be managed in advanced settings.