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The avast Secure Browser Review one of the browsers that puts a high emphasis on security and privacy, with features like Bank Mode and Anti-Tracking Technology. It also has an VPN integrated, allowing users to get online fast and remain secure. It is based on Chromium. This means that it looks, works and supports Chrome extensions.

Avast Secure Browser includes a variety of security and privacy extension pre-installed. This includes an adblocker and antiphishing extension, an extension that helps with anti-tracking and fingerprint masking, HTTPS encryption, extension guard, a password manager, and even the ability to double-check credentials on websites such as HaveIBeenPwned. All of these extensions are available within the browser’s Security & Privacy Center. You can also set up each of them individually according to your preference.

The adblocker’s performance is strong and can be configured to block the majority of ads. It can also block flash files, making pages load faster. The browser is also able to detect websites that are fraudulent and warn you of scams that could be on the horizon However, this feature isn’t as effective than Google’s Scam Alert feature.

The browser claims to “track proof,” which is just an euphemism for the Do Not Track standard. This standard is not as robust as it could be. The anti-fingerprinting capabilities in the browser seem rather limited as they only scramble the user agent’s text.

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