Avast allows phishing site to take over using Chrome on Android 7.0

system · 2017-03-22T19:11:34.000Z

On ebay certain listings jump to what Google claims is a phishing site. The root url for this site is"http://vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com". It is very annoying because, while an item’s description is displayed, not everything is assessible like it is on the “normal” ebay site. Why isn’t Avast blocking the site and how can I change that?

TerezaV. · 2017-03-23T17:45:23.000Z

Hi, your message has been forwarded to the virus lab. If they qualify it as a malicious website, Avast will start blocking it. Thank you for reporting it.

system · 2018-01-09T07:58:10.000Z

Samsung A3 2016 (7.0 Nougat)
Avast(Android) 6.9.2
Chrome Browser 63.0.3239.111
Samsung Browser 6.2.01.12

[b]Anti Pishing does not work!!!
https://www.amtso.org/feature-settings-check-phishing-page-for-android-based-solutions/

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TerezaV. · 2018-01-10T22:25:41.000Z

Hi, thanks for reporting the problem, it should work OK now.

system · 2018-01-11T08:16:00.000Z

Hello,

Chrome Browser 63.0.3239.111 Phishing OK!!!

Samsung Browser 6.2.01.12 not yet supported?

Tibor

TerezaV. · 2018-01-11T14:18:18.000Z

Is the Accessibility enabled for both browsers?

system · 2018-01-16T13:59:12.000Z

Hello,

Chrome Browser 63.0.3239.111 A3 2016 Settings-accessibilityes-Avast on ok!!!

Samsung Browser 6.2.01.12 Where can w eget it permitted?

Tibor

TerezaV. · 2018-01-17T14:12:44.000Z

Hi, sorry for my overlooking the obvious - Samsung Browser is not one of the 13 browsers supported by our WebShield.

To make the protection work correctly, you need to have the latest AMS version (6.9.2) and check the following:

open the Avast antivirus
tap the “three-lines-icon” in the upper left corner
select “Settings”
select “Protection”
turn the “Web Shield Lite” on
turn the “Web Shield with Accessibility” on

If any permission is missing, you will be asked for it. Then the protection will work within all the 13 supported browswers.

system · 2018-01-18T10:56:13.000Z

Hello,

Avast Pro 6.9.2

Samsung A3 2016

Android 7.0

[b]
Tha application often break’s down,

iven after reinstallation.

Why?
[/b]

TerezaV. · 2018-01-20T12:25:04.000Z

Delete the app data and cache before the reinstall.
If the problem persists, please post a screenshot in English, thanks.

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