Adware is a type malware that is installed on your computer without knowledge. It can then spy on your computer to see what you are looking for and display relevant advertising. This can result in a large number of unwanted ads that can be distracting and slow down your computer. It could also pose serious security as well as health and privacy risks. Adware is also able to steal your personal information and sell it to advertisers.
The company behind adaware is Lavasoft that has been in operation for a long time, and is the creator of legitimate antivirus software solutions. It is easy to install and doesn’t require you to uninstall your current antivirus. Once the program is installed, you can run a speedy complete or custom scan from the main dashboard and run product updates.
Adaware offers three plans which include Pro, free, and Total. The free plan comes with real-time protection, download protection but does not have an blocking ads. The Pro version provides unlimited tech assistance, web and email security, as well as a strong fire wall. It also includes a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.
Ad-aware blocked 95.4% in AV-Comparatives Real-World protection tests but only 97% of zero-day samples. While these results might seem decent, they are far from impressive when compared to the top performers in the field. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
