The future of avast

A recent interview shows the future of avast software:
http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20074377-12/avast-to-go-mobile-get-vpn/?tag=rb_content;main

1. Android security application
2. Online backup (in association with Mozy)
3. Password management (in association with RoboForm)
4. Identity protection (CreditAlert; already released on beta for US's consumers)
5. Personal VPN for both desktops and mobile (security for open/public Wi-Fi connections)
6. Multiple secure protocols supported by VPN (including PPPT, OpenVPN, SSL and L2TP)

What do you think?

 

A more interesting thing in my eyes is the fact they think about running browsers in autosandbox by default in the next version.

 

At least they are moving forward. Certain other AV's seem to have stagnated. I just recently started using Avast 6 on a laptop and really like it so far.

 

that is the thing that stood out to me. And in reality a pretty good combo for average users to keep them safe.

I have to admit their Sandbox has gotten very good with little on no sytem impact.

 

Interesting.
I prefer lastapass over roboform but vlk said that this is not going to happen. Also sugarsync is IMO better then mozy (5gb vs 2 gb in free version)
but this is step forward and big surprise to me (vpn that came in bundle with premium version of avast is very valuable addon)

 

hopefully the online backup and password manager stay separate from the current lineup, or they create a "total" product that includes those so people that dont want them can just get the IS or Pro versions.

 

I use AIS and I run chrome in the manual sandbox 100% of the time. I can save any download to a place outside the sandbox and cookies, history, bookmarks and Chrome extensions are not virtualized either for an invisible browsing experience.

You can unselect all of the options that I mentioned above, and virtualize everything, and store it all in the sandbox. Very user friendly and doesn't have any impact on browsing speed.

 

1000% agreed. i REALLY HOPE avast does not become bloatware as so many have....

 

Id like to know a little more about the roboform password manager and how it will be implemented/priced in AIS.Roboform ripped me off with selling lifetime licenses and then reneging on them.I wish avast would have dealt with a company that doesn't rip many of its customers off ,but I do understand that as a program roboform is one of the top three.
ellison

 

Good to know they have plans
The only thing is that IMO those features aren't as exciting as when they released Sandbox, BB etc.

 

You can be sure they will do so, i.e., the user will get what he/she wants. There will be a total product but also you can disable/uninstall parts of it and also will have the free version only.

 

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/06/27/avast_strategy/

 

as good as Avast is, i think paying 50$ a year for security is way too expensive.

especially considering that security should be built in the OS itself...

 

How bout, for 55 percent off. 55WILDERS2010

 

That is a terrific deal for a top notch product. If the license time started when installed I would pick one or more up for potential future use. I have the impression that the time starts at purchase. Since I am not using it at this time it might run out just sitting unused.
It sure does run well on my systems.
Jerry

 

Jerrry, as you say, the avast time license starts when it is issued (not installed).

 

Very impressive to me. I just might be persuaded to give Avast another try...

 

Nothing I want, but potentially useful. I just hope they don't remove custom installation like Kaspersky.

 

They won't. Default is preselected, but Custom mode will remain.

 

+1.

 

do u still get the credit reporting thing with the free version ?

 

I don't think so. Seems it will be an optional and paid service.