Avira Scout 2016.01.21.00366b

Securely browse the Internet with the help of this fast and streamlined Chromium-based app that promises to keep your privacy untouched

Nowadays most modern web browsers do a great job of protecting your system and privacy from the wide majority of threats like stealth trackers, malware drive-by, phising and many more.

When it comes to online privacy and security, you can never take too many precautions and, therefore, a security-orientated web browser might not be such a bad idea.

Avira Scout is fast and secure Chromium-based app that offers you a wider array of options for protecting your system and a more secure environment for browsing the Internet.

Simple web browser that puts your privacy first on its priority list

Being based on Chromium, Avira Scout offers you all the advantages you are expecting, such as a user-friendly interface, a swift browsing experience, support for add-ons and extensions, as well as lots of customization features.

But the thing that really defines Avira Scout is the fact it goes beyond this, as it comes packed with Avira-vetted technology and extensions. Being one of the leading antivirus solutions out there, the team behind this browser surely has a clear understanding of dangerous and threatening online situations, a matter that is sure to be of great use for Avira Scout users.

Packs advanced Avira security features

Furthermore, the browser comes with a set of security extensions, such as Privacy Badger, HTTPS Everywhere and Avira Browser Safety. The 'Badger' keeps an eye out for potential trackers from the websites you visit and offers a quick way to control each one of them, while the second extension enables you to block all HTTP requests.

While the default security features might be enough in most situations, a bespoke ad-blocker would have helped with the whole security issue even more. Of course, this is not a deal-breaker, since you can easily install an ad-blocker from the Chrome Web Store.

Improves on the basic security features already found on Chromium

It is worth mentioning that Avira Scout is still in its infancy and new features and extensions are bound to be added in the future.

All in all, Avira Scout offers a balanced mix of usability, speed and customization features, just like you would expect from a Chrome-based browser, plus some extra security features that promise to protect your privacy even more.