Adware is a type of malware that is installed on your system without your knowledge. It can then spy on your computer to find out what you are looking for and show relevant ads. This can lead to many unwanted ads which can be very distracting and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious health, privacy and security threats. Adware can be used to take your personal information and sell it to marketers.
Lavasoft, the company behind Adaware, has been working on antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate company. The program is simple to installation and doesn’t require that you uninstall your existing antivirus. Once installed, you’ll be able to perform a quick, comprehensive, or custom scan and update the program from the main dashboard.
Adaware offers three plans that include free, Pro and Total. The free version offers real-time protection and download protection but does not include ads blocking. The Pro version includes unlimited tech support, email and web malwarebytes security, and a robust fire wall. It also adds a file shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests, Ad-aware could block 95.4% of malware samples but only 97% in the zero-day tests for detection. While these results may seem good, they’re not exactly impressive when compared to the leaders in the field. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus are backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.