Adware is a type of malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without knowing. It then monitors your computer to see what you are searching for and display relevant ads. This can result in a an overwhelming amount of ads that can be very distracting and slow your computer. It could also pose serious health, privacy and security risks. Adware can be used to obtain data from you and then sell it to marketers.
The company behind Adaware is Lavasoft which has been around for decades and develops legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program has a straightforward installation and doesn’t demand that you remove your current antivirus. Once it is installed, you can perform a quick complete or custom scan from the main dashboard and run product updates.
Adaware offers three plans: free, Pro, and Total. The free version offers real-time protection and download security but does not include advertising blockage. The Pro version is more extensive and comes with unlimited tech support as well as email and web security as well as a powerful firewall. It also comes with an electronic lock, a parental control and file shredder.
Ad-aware was able block 95.4% in AV-Comparatives Real-World tests for protection however, it was unable to block 97% of zero-day test samples. These results may appear to be good however they’re not impressive when compared with other top-rated antiviruses in the market. If you’re thinking of purchasing this antivirus, there’s a standard 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.
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