Adware is a type malware that can be downloaded onto your computer in a way that you are unaware of. It will then track you to find out the things you search for, and then display advertising relevant to the search results. This can result in an abundance of unwanted advertisements that can be very distracting and slow down your computer. It also poses serious privacy, health and security risks. Adware is also able to steal data from you and sell it to advertisers.
Lavasoft is the company behind Adaware, has been creating antivirus software for a long time and is a legitimate company. The program is easy to installation and doesn’t require that you delete your current antivirus. Once installed, you’ll be able to perform a quick, comprehensive or custom scan, and then update the product via the main dashboard.
Adaware offers three plans which include Pro, free, and Total. The free plan provides real-time protection and download protection but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version is more complete and comes with unlimited tech support, email and web protection, as well as a robust firewall. It also includes a file shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
In AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Protection Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4% of malware, but only 97% in zero-day detection tests. While these results may appear decent, they are not from this source impressive when compared to the top performers in the field. If you’re interested in buying this antivirus, there’s a standard 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.