avast-secure-browser
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Description:
Web browser focusing on privacy
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 139.0.6697.68@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: browser privacy security vpn chromium
Install: brew install --cask avast-secure-browser
About:
Avast Secure Browser is a Chromium-based web browser designed with enhanced privacy and security features. It includes built-in tools such as a VPN, ad blocker, and anti-tracking technology to protect user data. The browser aims to provide a safer browsing experience by isolating sessions and preventing third-party surveillance.
Key Features:
  • Built-in VPN for anonymous browsing
  • Anti-tracking and anti-phishing protection
  • Bank Mode for secure financial transactions
  • Ad blocker and script blocker
Use Cases:
  • Secure web browsing with enhanced privacy controls
  • Online banking and financial management
  • Anonymous browsing via integrated VPN
Alternatives:
  • brave-browser – Brave focuses on ad-blocking and crypto rewards, while Avast adds a VPN and banking protection
  • tor-browser – Tor provides maximum anonymity via onion routing, whereas Avast offers a balance of privacy and performance
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 4, 2025 9:41am 138.0.6602.158 0 VERSION_BUMP f38d45ff
Jul 25, 2024 9:32am 126.0.5662.184 0 VERSION_BUMP 590bfbe6
Jul 2, 2024 12:41pm 126.0.5636.127 0 VERSION_BUMP c0c863dd