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Avast fined $16.5 million by FTC for selling user browsing data to advertisers | Avast harvested customers' data while promising them privacy

The FTC writes in its complaint that since at least 2014 to 2020, Avast collected consumers' browsing information through its antivirus and browser extensions. This data included...

Buyers included Google, Yelp, Microsoft, Home Depot, Pepsi, and consulting giant McKinsey, making Avast tens of millions of dollars. Avast's statement in response to the FTC's complaint read: "We are committed to our mission of protecting and empowering people's digital lives." "While we disagree with the FTC's allegations and characterization of the facts, we are pleased to resolve this matter and look forward to continuing to serve our millions of customers around the world."

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