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Avast disables JavaScript engine in its antivirus following major bug

Avast has decided to disable a major comportment of its antivirus software after a security researcher discovered a dangerous vulnerability that could put all of the company’s users at risk.The security flaw, which was first discovered by Google’s Tavis Ormandy, was found in the company’s JavaScript engine. This internal component of Avast antivirus allows for…

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Avast disables JavaScript engine in its antivirus following major bug

Avast has decided to disable a major comportment of its antivirus software after a security researcher discovered a dangerous vulnerability that could put all of the company’s users at risk.

The security flaw, which was first discovered by Google’s Tavis Ormandy, was found in the company’s JavaScript engine. This internal component of Avast antivirus allows for JavaScript code to be analyzed for malware before it’s allowed to execute in browsers or email clients.

GitHub page containing the tool he used to analyze the company’s antivirus software, Ormandy explained just how serious the security flaw is, saying:

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“Despite being highly privilege

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Psychology says people who use only free version of antivirus aren’t careless: What this choice may reveal?

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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws

Macworld At a GlanceExpert’s Rating Pros Excellent malware detection Fast scan performance Very low system impact Effective ransomware protection Generous 30-day free trial Cons InConsistent phishing protection Chat Protection needs improvement No scheduled scans Log export unavailable VPN requires separate subscription Our Verdict Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac remains one of the stronger security suites available

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Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review: Excellent protection held back by frustrating flaws

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At a GlanceExpert’s Rating

Pros

Excellent malware detection

Fast scan performance

Very low system impact

Effective ransomware protection

Generous 30-day free trial

Cons

InConsistent phishing protection

Chat Protection needs improvement

No scheduled scans

Log export unavailable

VPN requires separate subscription

Our Verdict
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac remains one of the stronger security suites available for macOS…
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