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Avast, FTC and Your Piece

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. You'll then be prompted to enter the claim number and confirmation code from the notice. The amount of money you receive will depend on different factors, including how many people file a claim.

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Did Avast Sell Your Data? Here's How to Get a Piece of the FTC Settlement

Avast's alleged privacy violations, uncovered by PCMag and Motherboard, resulted in a $16.5 million fund that will be sent to customers who purchased its software between 2014 and 2020.

Lifehacker on MSN · 19h

How to Claim Your Piece of Avast’s $16.5 Million Settlement

Avast reached a $16.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which includes compensation for users who bought Avast software between August 2014 and January 2020. Here's how to apply for your piece of the pie in the coming weeks.

Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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.

The Economic Times on MSN · 1d

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.

ConsumerAffairs · 1d

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

ConsumerAffairs1d

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 ...

PC World21d

Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection

Avast One expands upon the company’s free security suite, with upgraded defenses against online threats and additional features. You don’t get just excellent antivirus protection, but tools to ...

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Here are the 9 best antivirus software of February 2025

Best antivirus software Best for individuals: Bitdefender Antivirus Plus Best for free users: Avast Free Antivirus Best from a big company: Norton AntiVirus Plus Best for VPN users: McAfee ...

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Almost 3.7 million people are now eligible to collect some cash from Avast, a popular antivirus software company that stole and sold customer data for years. Here's what you need to know if you bought ...

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