Adware is a type of malware that can be installed on your computer without knowing. It will then track your computer to determine what you are looking for and display relevant ads. This can result in an abundance of unwanted ads that can be extremely distracting and slow down your computer. It also can pose serious security health, privacy and privacy threats to your health and security. Adware can be used to steal data from you and sell it to marketers.
The company behind Adaware is Lavasoft which has been around for a long time, and is the creator of legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program is easy to install and doesn’t require you to delete your current antivirus. After it’s installed you can run a speedy custom or full scan from the main dashboard and perform software updates.
There are three plans offered that include adaware: free Pro and Total. The free plan offers immediate protection against downloads and viruses but does not include ads blocking. The Pro version is more robust and comes with unlimited technical support, email and web security as well as an effective firewall. It also includes an electronic lock, file shredder and parental controls.
Ad-aware was able block 95.4 percent of AV-Comparatives’ real-world protection tests but only 97% of zero-day test samples. Although these numbers may seem adequate, they’re far from 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.