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Avast is a Russian antivirus software company that first came to prominence in the early 2000s. The company was founded by brothers Oleg and Arkady Volozh, and its headquarters are located in Moscow.

Avast began as a small software development company that developed antivirus software for personal computers. The company’s early products were not well-received, but it eventually began to gain a following among PC users.

In 2003, Avast entered the commercial antivirus market with the release of its first product, Avast! Antivirus. The product was well-received, and the company quickly expanded its product line to include Macs and servers.

Avast continued to grow in popularity, and in 2006 it released its first mobile product, Avast Mobile Security. The product quickly became popular, and the company began to develop additional mobile products.

In 2009, Avast acquired the security software company AVG for $1.3 billion.

The acquisition helped to expand the company’s product line, and it also gave Avast a presence in the global market.

In 2012, Avast acquired the computer security company Bitdefender for $2.6 billion.

In 2016, Avast acquired the computer security company Cylance for $1.5 billion.

Avast has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and it now has a presence in more than 100 countries. The company’s products are well-received, and it has won numerous awards.

Avast is a leading player in the global antivirus market, and it is expected to continue to grow in popularity in the years ahead.