Adware is a type of malware that is installed on your computer with no awareness. It can then spy on your computer to determine what you are searching for and then show relevant ads. This could result in a large number unwanted ads that can be extremely distracting and slow your PC. It could also pose serious health, privacy and security threats. Adware can also be used to steal your data and sell it to advertisers.
The company behind adaware is Lavasoft which has been in existence for many years and has been developing legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program is easy to install and doesn’t require you to delete your existing antivirus. Once the program is installed, you can run a speedy full or custom scan from the main dashboard, and then run software updates.
Adaware offers three plans which include Pro, free, and Total. The free plan offers real-time protection and download protection but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version is more complete and includes unlimited technical support, email and web security as well as a robust firewall. It also comes with an electronic lock, file shredder and parental controls.
In AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Protection Tests, Ad-aware managed to block 95.4% of malware, but only 97% during the zero-day detection tests. These results might seem impressive, but they are not as impressive when compared to the leaders in the industry. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
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