Description:
Web browser focusing on privacy
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 139.0.6697.68@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Security
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Tags:
browser
privacy
security
vpn
chromium
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Install:
brew install --cask avast-secure-browser
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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.
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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
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Use Cases:
- Secure web browsing with enhanced privacy controls
- Online banking and financial management
- Anonymous browsing via integrated VPN
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Alternatives:
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brave-browser
– Brave focuses on ad-blocking and crypto rewards, while Avast adds a VPN and banking protection
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tor-browser
– Tor provides maximum anonymity via onion routing, whereas Avast offers a balance of privacy and performance
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| Aug 4, 2025 9:41am |
138.0.6602.158 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
f38d45ff |
| Jul 25, 2024 9:32am |
126.0.5662.184 |
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590bfbe6 |
| Jul 2, 2024 12:41pm |
126.0.5636.127 |
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c0c863dd |
| Mar 31, 2024 4:26pm |
122.0.5287.130 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
910bcb07 |
| Feb 14, 2024 10:58am |
121.0.4973.160 |
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0c83fe09 |
| Jan 15, 2024 9:50am |
120.0.4788.216 |
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8d49eaef |
| Jan 9, 2024 9:50am |
120.0.4766.199 |
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9a6cd116 |
| Oct 30, 2023 5:28pm |
118.0.4496.118 |
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2fc06940 |
| Oct 16, 2023 2:36pm |
117.0.4388.150 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
feeaee04 |
| Oct 6, 2023 12:50am |
116.0.4374.188 |
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697ac811 |
| Sep 19, 2023 8:11am |
116.0.4266.188 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
69056c70 |
| Jul 3, 2023 11:32am |
114.0.3926.199 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
b4b73757 |
| Jun 23, 2023 1:45pm |
114.0.3881.134 |
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e5b85f5b |
| Apr 20, 2023 6:10am |
112.0.3676.87 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
e0e69769 |
| Apr 3, 2023 1:45pm |
111.0.3633.147 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
640e3e56 |
| Mar 28, 2023 2:47pm |
111.0.3588.111 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
18357aa0 |
| Mar 18, 2023 5:23pm |
110.0.3494.178 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
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