Avast SecureLine VPN
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Who owns this
Parent company
Gen Digital
Brands in the same group
- Avast SecureLine VPN this entry
- AVG Secure VPN
- Avira Phantom VPN
- HMA (HideMyAss)
- Norton VPN
Further brands according to the source: Norton VPN, AVG Secure VPN, HMA, Avira Phantom VPN
This group also owns review and comparison sites
none
If the same group tests its own service, that review is not independent. That is noted here as ownership only.
Audits and incidents
Sourced facts with dates only, no judgements. Ongoing proceedings are marked as such.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- FTC: Order Will Ban Avast from Selling Browsing Data for Advertising Purposes, 22.02.2024Courtretrieved 08/17/2026
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Avast PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Avast About — We protect digital freedomVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
All criteria
Empty cells mean we lack the source.
Company and ownership
20/21 sourcedLegal company name
company.legal_name
- Avast General Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trademark holder, if different
company.brand_owner
- Avast About — We protect digital freedomVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Year founded
company.founded
- Wikipedia Avast SecureLineOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Headquarters (country)
company.hq_country
- Avast General Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Other relevant jurisdictions
company.jurisdictions
- Avast General Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Avast About — We protect digital freedomVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Intelligence alliance of the home country
company.eyes_alliance
- Wikipedia: Five EyesOtherretrieved 08/04/2026
Parent group / holding
company.parent
- Avast About — We protect digital freedomVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Beneficial owners publicly known
company.ubo_public
- Gen IRVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ownership structure
company.ownership_type
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Leadership team publicly named
company.team_public
- Gen LeadershipVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Verifiable postal address for legal service
company.address_verifiable
- Avast General Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Sister VPN brands in the group
company.sister_vpn_brands
- Gen™ Digital BrandsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
- Who We Are | Gen™Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Group owns VPN review and comparison sites
company.owns_review_sites
- AvastVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Runs an affiliate programme
company.affiliate_program
- Avast AffiliatesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Typical commission rate
company.affiliate_commission
- Avast AffiliatesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
YouTube and influencer sponsoring
company.influencer_sponsoring
- Avast AffiliatesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Documented misleading advertising claims
company.misleading_claims
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Acquisition history / former name
company.acquisition_history
- Avast About — We protect digital freedomVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Operating status
company.status
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Discontinuation date
company.discontinued_date
We have no source for this criterion.
User base migrated to
company.user_base_migrated_to
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Logging and data collection
16/16 sourcedCore statement of the logging policy
logging.policy_summary
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Activity and traffic logs
logging.activity_logs
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Connection logs
logging.connection_logs
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Storage of the real IP address
logging.source_ip_stored
- Avast VPN PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Storage of the assigned VPN IP
logging.assigned_ip_stored
- Avast no-logsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Precision of stored timestamps
logging.timestamps_stored
- Avast no session timestampsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Recording of transferred data volume
logging.bandwidth_logged
- Avast no bandwidth logsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Enforcement of the device limit
logging.concurrent_conn_enforcement
- Avast SecureLine devicesVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Minimum account data required
logging.account_data_minimum
- Avast Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telemetry in the apps
logging.app_telemetry
- Avast Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Trackers and SDKs in the Android app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_android
- Avast VPN Policy, Abschnitt 'Third-party tools used for analytics'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Trackers in the iOS app
logging.thirdparty_sdks_ios
- Avast VPN Policy, Abschnitt 'Third-party tools used for analytics'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Trackers and cookies on the website
logging.website_trackers
- Avast Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Retention periods stated in the policy
logging.retention_period
- Avast Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
EU representative named under GDPR
logging.gdpr_representative
- Avast Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Evidence, audits and track record
9/17 sourcedIndependent no-logs audit
trust.nolog_audit
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
No-logs audit details
trust.nolog_audit_details
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Audit report published
trust.audit_report_public
We have no source for this criterion.
App and client audits
trust.app_audits
We have no source for this criterion.
Infrastructure and server audits
trust.infra_audit
We have no source for this criterion.
Audit frequency
trust.audit_cadence
We have no source for this criterion.
Tested in court or by authorities
trust.court_tested
- FTC: Order Will Ban Avast from Selling Browsing Data for Advertising Purposes, 22.02.2024Courtretrieved 08/17/2026
Transparency report
trust.transparency_report
We have no source for this criterion.
Warrant canary
trust.warrant_canary
We have no source for this criterion.
Security incidents and data leaks
trust.breach_history
- Avast PrivacyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Bug bounty programme
trust.bug_bounty
- Avast Blog: Our New Bug Bounty Program, 09.11.2020Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Handling of reported vulnerabilities
trust.cve_handling
- NVD: CVE-2020-37037Otherretrieved 08/17/2026
Open source clients
trust.opensource_clients
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Open source server side
trust.opensource_server
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Reproducible builds
trust.reproducible_builds
We have no source for this criterion.
Available on F-Droid
trust.fdroid_available
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Listings by independent bodies
trust.independent_recommendations
We have no source for this criterion.
Protocols and cryptography
17/17 sourcedWireGuard
crypto.wireguard
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over UDP
crypto.openvpn_udp
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
OpenVPN over TCP
crypto.openvpn_tcp
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IKEv2/IPsec
crypto.ikev2
- Avast SecureLine mobile IKEv2Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Proprietary protocol
crypto.proprietary_protocol
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Legacy protocols still offered
crypto.legacy_protocols
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Default data cipher
crypto.data_cipher_default
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Weakest accepted cipher
crypto.data_cipher_weakest
- Avast SecureLine AES-256Vendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Key exchange and authentication
crypto.handshake
- Avast SecureLine protocolsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Perfect forward secrecy
crypto.pfs
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Post-quantum key exchange
crypto.post_quantum
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own DNS resolvers
crypto.own_dns
- Avast SecureLine DNSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
DNS leak protection
crypto.dns_leak_protection
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 handling
crypto.ipv6_handling
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
WebRTC protection or guidance
crypto.webrtc_guidance
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation methods
crypto.obfuscation
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usability behind the Great Firewall
crypto.works_in_china
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Features
20/20 sourcedKill switch
features.killswitch
- Avast SecureLine featuresVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Permanent lockdown
features.killswitch_permanent
- Avast SecureLine kill switchVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Split tunneling
features.split_tunneling
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Multihop
features.multihop
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Tor integration (Onion over VPN)
features.tor_integration
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Port forwarding
features.port_forwarding
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Surcharge for a dedicated IP
features.dedicated_ip
- Avast SecureLine — no dedicated IPVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SOCKS5 proxy
features.socks5
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
HTTP proxy
features.http_proxy
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Smart DNS
features.smart_dns
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Ad and tracker filtering in DNS
features.adblock_dns
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Malware and phishing filter
features.malware_filter
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Custom DNS servers allowed
features.custom_dns_allowed
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Local network access toggle
features.lan_access_toggle
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Auto connect rules
features.autoconnect_rules
- Avast SecureLine auto-connectVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Private device network (mesh)
features.mesh_private_net
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
GPS location override (Android)
features.gps_spoofing
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Traffic analysis defence
features.traffic_analysis_defense
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
IPv6 inside the tunnel
features.ipv6_tunnel
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Obfuscation without configuration
features.stealth_default
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Servers and network
7/12 sourcedNumber of servers
network.server_count
- Avast SecureLine server listVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of countries
network.country_count
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Number of cities
network.city_count
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Virtual locations
network.virtual_locations
We have no source for this criterion.
RAM-only servers (diskless)
network.ram_only
We have no source for this criterion.
Hardware ownership
network.ownership
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Own AS (autonomous system)
network.own_asn
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
10 Gbps ports
network.10g_servers
We have no source for this criterion.
P2P and file sharing
network.p2p_servers
- Avast SecureLine VPN FAQs, Abschnitt 'Does Avast SecureLine VPN allow torrenting'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Public server list
network.server_list_public
We have no source for this criterion.
Public status page
network.status_page
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Known upstream hosting providers
network.hosting_providers
We have no source for this criterion.
Apps and platforms
16/16 sourcedWindows app
apps.windows
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
macOS app
apps.macos
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux app with GUI
apps.linux_gui
- Avast SecureLine appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Linux command line
apps.linux_cli
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android app
apps.android
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
iOS app
apps.ios
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Android TV app
apps.androidtv
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Apple TV app
apps.appletv
- Avast SecureLine appsVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Fire TV app
apps.firetv
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Browser extension
apps.browser_ext
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Type of browser extension
apps.browser_ext_type
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Router support
apps.router_support
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Native build for Apple Silicon
apps.macos_arm_native
- Avast SecureLine macOSVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Command line documented
apps.cli_documented
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Simultaneous devices
apps.simultaneous_devices
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Usable without an account
apps.no_account_needed
- Avast SecureLine account requiredVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Account, pricing and payment
12/17 sourcedData required at signup
pricing.signup_email_required
- Avast VPN Policy, Abschnitt 'Account creation and management'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Account model
pricing.account_model
- Avast Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cash by mail
pricing.cash_by_mail
We have no source for this criterion.
Monero
pricing.monero
We have no source for this criterion.
Bitcoin
pricing.bitcoin
- Avast SecureLine billingVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Lightning
pricing.lightning
We have no source for this criterion.
Retail gift cards
pricing.retail_giftcards
We have no source for this criterion.
PayPal
pricing.paypal
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Credit and debit card
pricing.credit_card
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
SEPA payment
pricing.sepa
We have no source for this criterion.
Monthly price
pricing.monthly_price
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Effective price on the longest term
pricing.effective_price_longest
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Price change at renewal
pricing.renewal_price_hike
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Flat pricing without permanent discounts
pricing.flat_pricing
- Avast SecureLine VPN, deutsche PreisseiteVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Free tier and its limits
pricing.free_tier
- Avast SecureLine VPN DownloadVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Money-back window
pricing.moneyback_days
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Cancellation path
pricing.cancellation_ease
- Avast Support: Managing subscriptions via your Avast AccountVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Usage and performance
4/10 sourcedP2P policy in the terms of service
usage.p2p_policy
- Avast SecureLine VPN FAQs, Abschnitt 'Does Avast SecureLine VPN allow torrenting'Vendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Streaming unblocking officially advertised
usage.streaming_officially
- Avast SecureLine VPNVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Netflix regions reported
usage.netflix_regions_reported
We have no source for this criterion.
Other streaming services
usage.other_streaming_services
We have no source for this criterion.
Bandwidth cap
usage.bandwidth_cap
We have no source for this criterion.
Data cap
usage.data_cap
We have no source for this criterion.
Speed measurement references
usage.speed_references
We have no source for this criterion.
Latency and gaming suitability
usage.latency_gaming
We have no source for this criterion.
SMTP and port 25 handling
usage.smtp_policy
- Avast SecureLineVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Official support in restrictive countries
usage.restrictive_countries_support
- Avast SecureLine VPN FAQsVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Support and documentation
2/7 sourced24/7 live chat
support.livechat_247
We have no source for this criterion.
Email or ticket support
support.email
- Avast AboutVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Telephone support
support.phone
We have no source for this criterion.
German-language support
support.german_language
- Avast SecureLine VPN, deutsche ProduktseiteVendor documentretrieved 08/17/2026
Documentation assessment
support.docs_quality
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-hosted chat widget
support.selfhosted_chat
We have no source for this criterion.
Self-service account deletion
support.account_deletion_easy
We have no source for this criterion.
Provider website hygiene
2/5 sourcedSSL Labs grade of the website
site.ssl_grade
- SSL Labs grade for www.avast.comMeasurementretrieved 08/04/2026
URL of the warrant canary
site.canary_page
We have no source for this criterion.
Length and readability of the legal documents
site.tos_readability
- Avast Privacy PolicyVendor documentretrieved 08/04/2026
Marketing claims contradicting the provider's own terms
site.claims_vs_reality
We have no source for this criterion.
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