Avast Premium Security Overview Avast Premium Security is an Avast product that offers antivirus protection and advanced security for your PC against online threats. It allows users to safely shop and bank online, avoid fake websites and phishing scams, block web spies, and more. Avast Premium Security also includes key features from Avast Internet Security and Avast Premier products, both of which no longer exist. Avast Premium Security protects against all online threats, including spoofed websites and ransomware. Complemented by SafeZone technology, it creates an isolated virtual desktop, invisible to any possible attacker, where you can do your online shopping and banking securely. The Avast award-winning and certified antivirus engine and shields stop even previously unknown threats – for peace of mind when you chat or spend time on Facebook, Twitter, or other websites. The silent firewall stops hackers and other unauthorized entry attempts to your PC, to keep your data where it belongs – safe and sound. The antispam feature blocks both spam and sophisticated “phishing” attempts, to keep you from clicking “harmless” links that really can cause damage. Features of Avast Premium Security Blocks viruses, spyware, and other threats in real-time Enjoy peace of mind with advanced ransomware protection Avoid fake websites for safer online shopping and banking Keep hackers off your computer with our advanced firewall Prevent strangers from watching you via your webcam Advanced antivirus. Blocks viruses, spyware, and other malware in real-time. Web Shield. Blocks dangerous downloads and websites. Wi-Fi Inspector. Detects weaknesses in both your home Wi-Fi network and public networks. Real Site. Prevents you from visiting fake sites designed to steal passwords and money. Sandbox. Lets you open suspicious files in a safe environment to protect your PC. Advanced Firewall. Monitors and controls what goes in and out of your computer. Ransomware Shield. Prevents ransomware from harming any files in your protected folders. Sensitive Data Shield. Stops spyware from accessing sensitive documents on your computer. Webcam Shield. Blocks untrusted apps from accessing your webcam. Data Shredder. Helps you permanently delete sensitive files so they can’t be recovered. Automatic Software Updater. Updates the most popular apps on your PC to help plug security holes. Passive Mode. Lets you safely use another antivirus on your PC alongside Avast Premium Security. Do Not Disturb Mode. Silences notifications from Windows, other apps, and even our own Avast apps. Real-time updates. Pushes security updates to you so you always have our best protection