Avast does this without collecting or storing a user's identification."įurthermore, Avast had already implemented some of Mozilla's requirements, according to the response, and intended to release further updated versions. How did Avast explain the collection of user URLs? An Avast spokesperson, said Cimpanu, talked about the Online Security extension, saying "It is necessary for this service to collect the URL history to deliver its expected functionality. ZDNet was told they were working with Mozilla to resolve the issue.
Palant revealed that the Avast SafePrice and AVG SafePrice extensions were also collecting unnecessary data.Ĭatalin Cimpanu, ZDNet security reporter, discussed reactions from Avast and its subsidiary AVG. Palant found that they were both collecting additional data including user browsing history.Ĭollecting a user's browsing history is prohibited by Mozilla, said TechRadar.Īvast SafePrice and AVG SafePrice showed deals and compared prices. Why was Palant concerned? Avast Online Security and AVG Online Security were both considered ways to get warning signs of suspicious sites. The key personality behind the recent research that led to the removals is AdBlock Plus' creator Wladimir Palant. It is with irony that one can trace an article from TechRepublic in July last year in its well-intentioned innocence which said that "If you use the Firefox browser, you might want to include a handy extension from Avast that helps protect you from phishing and malware sites." The article went on to say that "This little extension by Avast will go a long way toward protecting your Firefox web browsing experience."
Mozilla removed Avast Online Security, AVG Online Security, Avast SafePrice and AVG SafePrice. Anthony Spadafora in TechRadar said Mozilla promptly marched to the beat of quelling snooping concerns in its removal of four Firefox extensions by Avast and subsidiary AVG. Here, you can enable, disable, or remove SafePrice.Ample attention was given, for one, regarding a decision to remove four extensions. Select Manage extensions from the dropdown list. Open Google Chrome and click the SafePrice icon to the right of the address bar. Here, you can enable or disable SafePrice. Select Add-ons (marked by the puzzle piece icon) and click Extensions in the left panel. Open Mozilla Firefox and click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper right corner of the screen. In Settings, tick the box next to SafePrice to enable or disable the add-on. To manage this setting, click the AVG Internet Security icon at the top of your browser, then click Settings. When AVG Internet Security is installed, SafePrice is enabled by default. SafePrice is an embedded add-on from AVG Internet Security. Please follow the steps below to delete the extension from your web browser: If you do not want to see these pop ups, please remove or disable the extension. SafePrice selects the best prices from a database of trusted e-shops and displays them above your browser so that you don't have to leave your shopping site. SafePrice is a browser extension from AVG that allows you to easily compare prices when shopping for products online. You are receiving these suggestions because you have installed AVG Safe Price extension in your browser.