Adware is a type of malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without you knowing. It can then monitor your computer to determine what you are searching for and then display relevant ads. This can result in an abundance of unwanted advertisements that can be distracting and slow down your computer. It also can pose serious security health, privacy, and security risk. Adware is also able to steal your personal information and sell it to advertisers.
The company behind adaware is Lavasoft which has been around for a long time and has developed legitimate antivirus software solutions. It is easy to install and does not need you to uninstall your existing antivirus. Once the program is installed, you can perform a quick, full or custom scan from the main dashboard and execute software updates.
There are three plans that come with adaware: free, Pro and Total. The free version includes real-time protection, download security but does not include an blocking ads. The Pro version is more extensive and comes with unlimited tech support, as well as email and web protection as well as a powerful firewall. It also includes an electronic lock, a parental control, and a file shredder.
Ad-aware blocked 95.4% in AV-Comparatives Real-World testing but only 97% of zero-day test samples. While these results may appear acceptable, they’re far from impressive in comparison to the top contenders in the field. If you’re interested in buying this antivirus, there’s an ordinary 30-day money back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.