Adware is a type of malware that is installed on your computer without awareness. It will then track your computer to discover what you are searching for and then display relevant ads. This can result in many unwanted ads which can be distracting and slow down your computer. It also poses serious privacy, health and security threats. Adware can be used to obtain data from you and sell it to marketers.
The company behind Adaware is Lavasoft which has been in existence for a long time, and is the creator of legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program is simple to installation and doesn’t require that you delete your current antivirus. After installation, you are able to conduct a quick, thorough or custom scan and update the product on the main dashboard.
There are three plans available with adaware, including free, Pro and Total. The free plan offers immediate protection against downloads and viruses but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version includes unlimited tech support, web and email security as well as a robust fire wall. It also includes an electronic lock, parental control and file shredder.
In AV-Comparatives’ real-world Protection Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4 percent of malware samples, but only 97% in zero-day tests for detection. Although these numbers may seem adequate, they’re far from being impressive when compared with the best in the field. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a thirty-day money-back guarantee.
