Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users

Millions of Avast antivirus software customers are getting a refund. Here's why.
Millions of Americans who purchased antivirus software from Avast may be eligible for compensation due to a $16.5 million settlement by the company with the Federal Trade Commission, the regulatory agency announced on Monday.
Millions of Avast software customers will receive compensation
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And while monetary compensation doesn't undo the potential damage, nearly 3.7 million Avast customers are eligible for a refund for the trouble. Last year, Avast reached a $16.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission,
Claim forms going out to 3.7 million Avast customers
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