Avast to Pay $16.5M Fine For Selling Consumer Browsing Data

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Avast to Pay $16.5M Fine For Selling Consumer Browsing Data

https://www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/ftc-orders-avast-to-pay-16-5m-for-selling-consumer-browsing-data

The FTC found that Avast collected reams of personal data through its antivirus product, then sold it to more than 100 third parties without disclosing its practices.

Avast to Pay $16.5M Fine For Selling Consumer Browsing Data

The FTC found that Avast collected reams of personal data through its antivirus product, then sold it to more than 100 third parties without disclosing its practices.