Avast is therefore committed to fighting for digital freedom and to protect the privacy of digital citizens online today and those who will join us in the future."Īs part of the company's new purpose-led strategy, Avast is today announcing: We believe, as a digital protection company, that we can do more to improve online security and defend against covert surveillance through unwanted tracking and monitoring. It's not enough to simply trust online providers to always have our best interests at heart, and people are looking for help to address the inequality in their relationship with the internet and protect their safety and privacy.
Over 4.8 billion people are online today - over half the world's population - and ensuring people have the ability to access a safe and secure internet is increasingly a fundamental digital right. Ondrej Vlcek, CEO Avast, said, "The digital world has reached a crossroads.
Research* published by Avast today in its Digital Citizenship Report found that, while six out of ten people acknowledged the increased importance of the internet during the pandemic, security and privacy concerns have prevented 65% of people worldwide from doing something online women and those aged 18-24 (68%) were the most concerned demographics. In a world now transformed by the pandemic, Avast has identified how online harms have expanded beyond security issues to include serious threats to personal privacy and identity.
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