Avast Software
Avast Software is a multinational cybersecurity software company that develops antivirus software, privacy tools, and performance optimization applications. The company is a subsidiary of Gen Digital, which is headquartered in the United States, following its acquisition of Avast in 2022.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Czechia
HQ City
Enterprise Office Center
Founded
2013
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
Gen Digital Inc.
Data Hosting
CZ
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
AI Trains on User Data
true
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1988
Avast founded
Pavel Baudiš and Eduard Kučera founded Alwil Software, the predecessor to Avast.
2022
Acquired by Gen Digital
Avast was acquired by NortonLifeLock, which subsequently rebranded as Gen Digital.