AVG Antivirus controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2016
Criticism of AVG Secure Search
AVG Secure Search was criticized for being bundled with other software, being installed unintentionally in some cases, changing browser defaults, appearing in promotions to free-product users, and reportedly being difficult to remove. Critics characterized some of these behaviors as resembling those of potentially unwanted programs. AVG later addressed problems in the extension.
2012
Copyright takedown request involving a Rick Astley video
AVG issued a copyright-related takedown request concerning a YouTube video of Rick Astley performing "Never Gonna Give You Up," a song associated with the Rickrolling internet meme. YouTube restored the video within 24 hours.