NEW Avast version 24.9

[lukas.hasik]

Hello,
Please welcome the version 24.9 of Avast AV released on September 17th 2024

Major public announcement:

• Block attacker’s IP – We’ve improved the process that blocks the attacker’s IP when trying to send malicious files to your Samba ports.
• Confirmation dialog in Restore from quarantine flow.
• More bug fixes and improvements.

How to install:

• Update from your existing Avast version via Settings -> Update -> Update program
• Or you can download and install files:
  
  • Online installers (recommended):
    
    • Free: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_FREE
    • Premium Security: https://bits.avcdn.net/insttype_APR
  • Offline installers:
    
    • Free: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_free_antivirus_setup_offline.exe
      
    • Premium Security: https://files.avast.com/iavs9x/avast_premier_antivirus_setup_offline.exe

[Rundvleeskroket]

Just installed it.

Is one of the fixes related to Avast thinking it is a fresh install? In 24.8 I got 'welcome to Avast' and the purple UI hints.

[DavidR]

Any details on what is in the

• More bug fixes and improvements.

[NON]

Thanks for the new release

[Simmy]

Thanks for the heads up - Norton 360 on my laptop has just received the 24.9 update.

I guess Avast and Norton are now have the same software release cadence.