Multi-layered protection against malware and cyberattacks If any one of them encounters malware, Avast uses six layers of protection to identify, block and inform the entire network in a matter of seconds. How do we protect hundreds of millions of people every day? Our cutting-edge technology transforms our users into a worldwide network of cooperating sensors. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure and access to immense volumes of security data gathered from hundreds of millions of devices around the globe, gives us the largest, most advanced zero-day threat-detection network on the planet.Īutomatic threat detection and malware eradication To protect users, Avast detects and immediately reports any suspicious files or behavior.