Adware is a form of malware that is installed on your computer without awareness. It can then spy on your computer to determine what you are looking for and display relevant advertising. This could lead to an abundance of unwelcome ads that could be very distracting and slow down your computer. It could also pose serious privacy, health and security risks. Adware is a tool that can take your personal information and sell it to marketers.
Lavasoft is the company behind Adaware, has been creating antivirus software for years and is a legit company. The program has a straightforward installation process and doesn’t require you remove your current antivirus. After installation, you are able to run a quick, complete, or custom scan and update the software via the main dashboard.
Adaware offers three plans: free, Pro, and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection as well as download protection but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version includes unlimited tech assistance, web and email security and a robust fire wall. It also includes a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.
In AV-Comparatives’ real-world Protection Tests, Ad-aware managed to block 95.4% of malware, but only 97% of malware samples in the zero-day detection tests. These results may appear to be good, but they are not exactly impressive when compared against the leaders in the industry. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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