VPN Avast SecureLine
Avast SecureLine VPN is Avast’s Mac VPN app for encrypting internet traffic and routing connections through remote servers.
What is VPN Avast SecureLine?
Avast SecureLine VPN is a subscription-based virtual private network application for macOS published by AVAST Software a.s. It is designed to encrypt network traffic, help protect activity on public or untrusted Wi-Fi, and let users route connections through Avast-operated VPN server locations. Avast documents Mac support for the standalone app and describes features such as automatic connection behavior, selectable server locations, protocol options, and a kill switch in supported versions. Some users may also encounter it as a component promoted alongside other Avast security products or within broader Avast bundles. On a Mac, it typically appears as a standard installed application with related support files in the user Library. It is a legitimate consumer security utility, but like other VPN software it handles sensitive network traffic, so users should install it only if they intentionally use Avast’s VPN service and keep it updated.
Key features
- Encrypts internet traffic through a VPN connection
- Offers selectable VPN server locations
- Can connect automatically based on network activity or preferences
- Includes a kill switch option in supported configurations
- Provides protocol selection options such as automatic or manual modes
- Available as a standalone Mac app and through some Avast bundles
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is a legitimate Avast VPN product, not generally considered malware. It does, however, route network traffic through a third-party VPN provider and may collect account, device, diagnostic, and service-use data as part of normal operation, so it should be used only if you trust Avast and want this VPN active on your Mac.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use an Avast SecureLine VPN subscription or want Avast-managed VPN protection on this Mac. If you do not use the service, it is usually optional and can be removed through normal app uninstallation rather than manual deletion of random Library files.
Common paths
/Applications/Avast SecureLine VPN.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.avast.osx.secureline
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Avast SecureLine VPN
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.avast.osx.secureline.plist
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