Adware is a type malware that can be installed on your computer without knowing. It can then spy on your computer to find out what you are looking for and then display relevant advertisements. This could lead to numerous unwanted advertisements that can be distracting and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious health, privacy and security threats. Adware is a tool that can collect data from you and sell it to marketers.
The company behind adaware is Lavasoft which has been around for a long time and has developed legitimate antivirus software solutions. It is a simple installation process and doesn’t require you delete your current antivirus. Once it’s installed, you can run a speedy full or custom scan from the main dashboard, and then run the necessary updates to your product.
Adaware offers three plans: free, Pro, and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection, download protection but does not include an the ad blocker. The Pro version comes with unlimited tech assistance, web and email security, and a robust fire wall. It also includes a document shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
In AV-Comparatives’ real-world Protection Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4 percent of malware samples, but only 97% during the zero-day tests for detection. These results may seem good but they’re not as impressive when compared to other top-rated antiviruses in the market. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a 30-day money back guarantee.