Adware is a type malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without knowing. It then monitors your computer to determine what you are looking for and then show relevant ads. This can lead to numerous unwelcome ads that could be very distracting and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious security health, privacy, and security dangers. Adware is a tool that can obtain data from you and sell it to marketers.
Lavasoft the company that developed Adaware, has been working on antivirus software for a long time and is a legit company. The program is easy to installation process and doesn’t require you uninstall your existing antivirus. Once it’s installed, you can perform a quick, full or custom scan from the main dashboard, and then run software updates.
Adaware offers three plans including free, Pro and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection, download protection however it does not include the ad blocker. The Pro version offers unlimited tech support, email and web security, and a robust fire wall. It also includes a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.
Ad-aware was able block 95.4 percent of AV-Comparatives’ real-world testing however, it was unable to block 97% of zero-day test samples. These results may appear to be good however they’re 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.