Description
AVG is a security suite that helps protect a computer from malware, unsafe websites, phishing, and other online threats using real-time detection and privacy-focused tools.
AVG is a family of cybersecurity software products for Microsoft Windows, originally developed as antivirus software and later expanded into a broader security suite. The Windows offerings commonly include real-time malware protection (detecting and blocking viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other malicious software), web and email threat protection such as anti-phishing and malicious link blocking, and network-oriented features aimed at identifying unsafe Wi?Fi networks and suspicious traffic. Many editions also provide privacy and performance-related components—such as tools for reducing tracking, managing potentially unwanted applications, and cleaning or optimizing system resources—alongside automated updates and scheduled scanning. AVG is distributed in both free and paid tiers, with paid tiers typically adding enhanced ransomware defenses, advanced firewall or web protection capabilities, identity/privacy features, and prioritized support.
The AVG brand and products are part of Gen Digital’s consumer security portfolio following corporate acquisitions in the antivirus market.
