Avast, a digital security and privacy brand of Gen Digital Inc., unveiled Scam Guardian, a new AI-powered offering integrated into its Avast Free Antivirus, making cutting-edge scam protection available globally at no cost. This initiative addresses the alarming rate at which cybercriminals are using AI to craft increasingly convincing scam attacks.
A premium version, Scam Guardian Pro, has also been added to Avast Premium Security, providing an enhanced layer of AI protection against email scams. Scam Guardian utilizes proprietary AI, trained on data from Gen Threat Labs, to detect deceptive intent in text and website code, going beyond traditional URL analysis.
The launch comes as breached personal information surged by over 186% and phishing reports rose by 466% in Q1/2025. Scam Guardian Pro further includes Email Guard and Avast Assistant for real-time guidance. This move democratizes advanced scam defense, helping people strengthen their digital and financial safety worldwide.
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