Avoid third-party torrent sites or unknown download portals. Many “Avast 2017 offline installer” files on such sites are bundled with trojans, adware, or fake antivirus programs. Always verify the digital signature of the executable (should be signed by “AVAST Software s.r.o.”).
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The internet has largely moved to HTTPS. Antivirus software needs to scan encrypted traffic (HTTPS scanning). Avast 2017’s implementation of this is outdated; it relies on older root certificates and handshake protocols. This can result in security gaps where modern threats hide inside encrypted tunnels that the 2017 software cannot effectively inspect without causing browser errors. Avoid third-party torrent sites or unknown download portals