Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users

Millions of Avast antivirus software customers are getting a refund. Here's why.
Millions of Americans who purchased antivirus software from Avast may be eligible for compensation due to a $16.5 million settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission, the regulatory agency announced on Monday.
Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users: How to claim, deadline, and other details
Avast will compensate $16.5 million to antivirus users following an FTC settlement for misleading customers on privacy claims. Avast's subsidiary, Jumpshot, covertly sold users' detailed browsing data.
Millions of Avast software customers will receive compensation
The Federal Trade Commission has begun sending claim forms to consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast under misleading pretenses, the agency
How to Claim Your Piece of Avast’s $16.5 Million Settlement
And while monetary compensation doesn't undo the potential damage, nearly 3.7 million Avast customers are eligible for a refund for the trouble. Last year, Avast reached a $16.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission,
Antivirus software company ordered to pay customers $16.5M: How to file a claim
Millions of American consumers who bought antivirus software from Avast may be eligible to receive a portion of a $16.5 million settlement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Monday. The FTC said Avast is making the payment after failing to protect its customers’ privacy,
Claim forms going out to 3.7 million Avast customers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun the process of compensating consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast, following a settlement over
You could get a cut of Avast's $16.5 million FTC settlement - how to file a claim
To file a claim after you get the email, visit the FTC's Avast settlement site. Click the button to apply for a refund.
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