Adware is a kind of malware that is installed on your system without your awareness. It can then spy on your activities to discover the things you search for, and then display ads that are related to the search results. This could result in a numerous unwanted ads which can be extremely distracting, and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious security health, privacy and privacy risk. Adware can be used to take your personal information and then sell it to marketers.
Lavasoft the company behind Adaware, has been working on antivirus software for years and is a reputable company. It is easy to install and does not require you to delete your existing antivirus. Once the program is installed, you can perform a quick complete or custom scan from the main dashboard, and then run software updates.
Adaware offers three plans that include free, Pro and Total. The free plan offers immediate protection against downloads and viruses but does not include ad blocking. The Pro version is more complete and includes unlimited tech support, as well as web and email protection and a powerful firewall. It also adds a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.
In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4% of malware-related samples, but only 97% of malware samples in the zero-day detection tests. These results may appear to be good however they’re not impressive when compared with the best in the field. If you’re interested in purchasing this antivirus, there is an ordinary 30-day money back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.