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Title: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: Kees1958 on May 17, 2018, 11:01:23 PM

Question:

Chrome 66 patched some vulnabilities. Avast browser is still version 65. Has Avast implemented the security changes of Chrome 66 in the Safe Avast Browser? I really hope you did, otherwise (theory) the Avast Brrowser Safe browser is vulnarable to exploits (making it a not so safe browser).

Please explain how you manage to keep it safe while lagging in version.

Regards Kees

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: Kees1958 on July 05, 2018, 10:20:13 PM

HHHEEELLLOOOooo...

KEES calling ONDREJ come in ONDREJ  ;D

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: bob3160 on July 06, 2018, 01:42:35 PM

Quote from: Kees1958 on July 05, 2018, 10:20:13 PM

HHHEEELLLOOOooo...

KEES calling ONDREJ come in ONDREJ  ;D

Until they fix the auto update, you need to go here (https://www.avast.com/en-us/secure-browser) and download and install the latest version.
(https://screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1530877325775-18852.png)

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: billygoat59 on July 07, 2018, 01:28:34 PM

You would think it would be vital for the inbuilt updater to work.

Ridiculous that you have to manual check, hunt around to see if their is any updates .  Or use a third party updater checker like sumo to check.

Even avast update checker does not list it.

So much for a secure browser.

Edit: latest update version is 67.0.640.99 just updated

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: bob3160 on July 07, 2018, 03:01:27 PM

Quote from: pedropete67109 on July 07, 2018, 01:28:34 PM

You would think it would be vital for the inbuilt updater to work.

Ridiculous that you have to manual check, hunt around to see if their is any updates .  Or use a third party updater checker like sumo to check.

Even avast update checker does not list it.

So much for a secure browser.

Edit: latest update version is 67.0.640.99 just updated

You are correct in stating that this is a pain.
It's still more secure than the Chrome and other browsers due to it's added security features
and the Bank Mode feature. :)

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: billygoat59 on August 21, 2018, 01:59:50 PM

I am very happy to say Avast secure Browser updated automatically.  :)

Thanks at last, I am now a happy camper ;)

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: schmidthouse on August 21, 2018, 09:40:51 PM

Quote from: pedropete67109 on August 21, 2018, 01:59:50 PM

I am very happy to say Avast secure Browser updated automatically.  :)

Thanks at last, I am now a happy camper ;)

Yes, they finally got the auto update process applied. :)

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: mchain on August 22, 2018, 07:25:19 AM

Yes ASB automatically (magically) updated even tho I did not use the browser. 

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: schmidthouse on August 22, 2018, 06:18:29 PM

It must be the Browser can update in the background without initiating a version check/update.

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: Asyn on August 23, 2018, 06:44:35 AM

Quote from: schmidthouse on August 22, 2018, 06:18:29 PM

It must be the Browser can update in the background without initiating a version check/update.

Confirmed. :)

Title: Re: Version of Avast Safe Browser behind official Chrome
Post by: schmidthouse on August 24, 2018, 01:15:41 AM

Thanks Asyn. :)