Antivirus software company Avast ordered to pay customer $16.5M
Source: Nexstar
Antivirus software company ordered to pay customer $16.5M: How to file a claim
by Jeremy Tanner - 02/24/25 7:20 PM ET
(NEXSTAR) – Millions of American consumers who bought antivirus software from Avast may be eligible to receive a portion of a $16.5 million settlement, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Monday.
The FTC said Avast is making the payment after failing to protect its customers’ privacy, instead collecting “a treasure trove of user information through its antivirus software and browser extensions without people’s consent.”
The personal information included religious beliefs, health concerns, political leanings, locations and financial status, according to a 2024 consumer alert.
The FTC said Avast then sold the information through a subsidiary called Jumpshot without notifying customers.
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Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/5161993-antivirus-software-company-ordered-to-pay-customer-16-5m-how-to-file-a-claim/
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Related: FTC Announces Refund Claims Process for Avast Customers Impacted by Deceptive Privacy Claims (Federal Trade Commission)