What data does antivirus use?

Does antivirus software collect data?

Antivirus software often bundles browser extensions that collect detailed data for marketing purposes. In October 2019, Adblock Plus creator Wladimir Palant cataloged the way several Avast browser extensions gather and transmit data about people's browser histories.

How does anti virus protect data?

Antivirus products work by detecting, quarantining and/or deleting malicious code, to prevent malware from causing damage to your device. Modern antivirus products update themselves automatically, to provide protection against the latest viruses and other types of malware.

What data do viruses steal?

Nowadays, the criminals behind the infections usually want your computer operating in top form so you don't know something's wrong. That way, they can log your keystrokes and steal any passwords or credit-card numbers you enter at Web sites, or they can link your infected computer with others to send out spam.

Can antivirus track browsing history?

Your antivirus software can act as a spying agent and sell your sensitive browsing data to third parties. According to the research, a free antivirus software is accumulating consumers' data without their consent. Therefore, you should use a VPN that does not keep logs of its users.