Choose who can remotely access the protected computer: users can now define which specific IP addresses or IP ranges can access their computer, and Avast will block all other IPs.The shield protects personal data with the following features:
Remote Access Shield for Avast Premium Security To mitigate remote desktop vulnerabilities, Avast has added Remote Access Shield for Avast Premium Security users. The feature shields pictures, documents, and other designated folders from unwanted changes, and thereby creates an additional layer of security.Īdditional, smaller updates that can now be found as part of Avast Free Antivirus include: Ransomware Shield stops ransomware and other untrusted programs from changing, deleting, or encrypting personal photos and files in protected folders. Ransomware Shield for Avast Free Antivirus To enhance the existing threat detection technology that protects Avast Free Antivirus users from ransomware, Avast has introduced an extra layer that keeps files safe from ransomware and other malicious programs attempting to alter files.
