Adware is a kind of malware that can be downloaded onto your computer unknowingly. It then monitors your computer to determine what you are searching for and display relevant advertisements. This can result in an overwhelming amount of ads which can be extremely distracting and slow your computer. It also poses serious security as well as health and privacy risk. Adware can also be used to steal data from you and sell it to advertisers.
Lavasoft the company that developed Adaware has been developing antivirus software for years and is a legitimate company. The program is simple to install and doesn’t require you to remove your current antivirus. Once installed, you’ll be able to perform a quick, full, or custom scan and update the program from the main dashboard.
There are three plans to choose from with adaware, including free, Pro and Total. The free plan includes real-time protection as well as download protection but does not include ads blocking. The Pro version offers unlimited tech support, web and email security as well as a robust fire wall. It also includes a digital lock, a parental control and a file shredder.
Ad-aware was able to block 95.4 percent in AV-Comparatives’ Real-World protection tests however, it was unable to block 97% of zero-day tests. Although these numbers may seem decent, they are far from impressive when compared with the best in the industry. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a 30 day money back guarantee.
