Yes, Keith. As we previously informed Hack Alerts continuously monitors the dark web and warns you if your login credentials have been leaked online. The dark web is a more private part of the internet that can only be accessed with an anonymizing network like the Tor browser. The extreme privacy offered by the dark web makes it the ideal environment for criminals to illegally buy and sell leaked personal information.
- To start using Hack Alerts:
- Select Web & Email on the main application screen.
- Click Open on the Hack Alerts tile.
- Click Protect my accounts.
- Enter your AVG Account credentials and click Sign in. Alternatively, select the Create account tab to create a new AVG Account.
AVG Hack Alerts used to monitor the online accounts (like facebook, shopping website login, twitter, email account) which are connected with your AVG MyAccount.
Please let us know whether you've enabled the Hack Alerts on your PC.
Also, please share the version of the AVG AntiVirus FREE on your PC.
To check that, Open the AVG AntiVirus FREE > Menu > About.
If the AVG program is not updated, then please update the AVG Internet Security and ensure that virus definition is up to date.
Thank you.
Hello Keith,
We're happy to help.
Could you please share the screenshot of the message to investigate further?
Refer to this article for the steps to capture the screenshot.
You can post the screenshot here on your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Thank you.
One more quick question guys. I have AVG Free Trial, Screenu. Do I still need to cancel it after 60 day trial?
Thx guys
Hello Keith,
We're happy to help.
Could you please share the screenshot of the message to investigate further?
Refer to this article for the steps to capture the screenshot.
You can post the screenshot here on your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Thank you.
I have AVG AV Free. That's why I have no vpn but I keep getting strange msgs requesting me to buy ultimate product. Pls confirm I'm not being charged for this service.
I only have basic protection. Pls confirm this asap and we can resume with the issue I originally raised.
Sincerely,
Keith Lovett
I just deleted Bitdefender for similar reasons. Why am I getting no warning of hack alerts among so many issues.
I do not want to purchase AVG Ultimate. I want to get rid of AV Free now I have authotisation code but even that I'm dreading from reports. I've downloaded a copy of "Clean" though not from yor site. Can I still trust it? Any news when support page will be up agin and is it OK to run version downloaded from well known download ste. What is the latest version,
I'm sorry it's worked out this way too esp as you were recommended to me after I lost a significant amount of money via another scam.
Although everything appears to be OK. I can's access Hack Alerts. I get a msg saying We've got a bit stuck and I cant get my leak info as it says it can't get a connection. Everything else connects fine.
Any suggestions?
Thx in advance,
Keith
Thank you for your response. From your above reply, I understand that Hack alert is not active on the AVG AntiVirus FREE/AVG Internet Security on your PC. Am I right?
For better understanding, could your please share the screenshot again?
One more quick question guys. I have AVG Free Trial, Screenu. Do I still need to cancel it after 60 day trial?
Thx guys
I have plain old AVG FREE but yes you have it correct. Internet Security does same work as Hack Alert but Hack alert only comes on when there is a problem. Am I right?
I still don't understand why it's not connected but guess it's just one of those things.
Thank you Hari,
I look forward to reading your response tomorrow.
Screenshts still exactly as above but will send more copies if really necessary. I'm tired so probably tomorrow.
You're most welcome, Keith.
For further information or need assistance, feel free to contact us.
We're happy to help you.
Have a great day.
I only have AV Free. Is VPN included? If so where can I find settings. If I've mistakenly agreed to trial a more comprehensive please cancel it. I only need AV.
I keep getting notifications telling me about a 60 day trial for one but am not interested.
Pls ensure I'm AV Free and where I can find VPN settings or is that a reference to a different version?
Yours,
Keith
Thx agin Hari. I've sorted how to use hack alerts correctly in conjunction with network inspector. Thanks for confirmation and thx for reminder re info.
No news is good news then and HackAlert app only activates as a warning. I't's strange how app image changes and claims not to be online the rest of the prog connects fine. (see original images). Maybe a conflict.
Have I got that right re. Hack Alert not connecting unless reqd or should I check for conflict with Firewall No malwarebytes so can't see a conflict. Any known glitches with Proton VPN Free version?
I'm keeping with AVG cos of excellent customer support btw.
Thx for everything
Thank you for sharing the screenshots, Keith.
In this case, we'd request you to repair your AVG Antivirus Free & check if the issue persists.
Refer to this article to repair your AVG Antivirus Free.
After repairing your AVG Antivirus Free, restart your computer once & check for the issue.
Keep us updated.