Avast launches Avast 8 security software

Avast is well-known by award-winning scanning engine protects against viruses, spyware, and other malicious agents. It also has received many industry awards over the last 20 years, with performance certified by, among others, AV-Comparatives, VB100, ICSA Labs, and West Coast Labs.

At the end of February, they have released the new version of their antivirus software with features that is compatible with the cloud technologies, the energy-saver settings, and above all it supports the latest Windows 8 platform.

Moreover, Avast! 8 User Interface has been redesigned to keep up with modern navigation styles and is optimized for touch based devices. One of its key features is the search engine that obtains a new algorithm that is based on machine learning, which can process new-virus data in milliseconds.

There is also browser clean up tool that serves as a maintenance center where unwanted toolbars and plug-ins can be deleted from internet browsers.

Avast 8 has been introduced to Misr Company for Sound, Light and Cinema by Softex Software House. Misr Company is Egyptian governmental entity, which is well-known by holding the sound and light shows at the various archeological sites such as Sphinx and Luxur. It is considered to be the first company to use avast! 8 antivirus in MENA.