Made by cybersecurity firm Lavasoft (formerly popularly known as Ad-Aware), adaware aims to tackle the types of malicious applications and privacy threats that a majority of users aren’t even aware of. Adaware is a collection of programs that track your browsing habits, courses that hijack the browser’s homepage and applications that display annoying ads at the most inappropriate times. This free application also comes with numerous additional features to boost security and ensure your device runs efficiently.
Adaware recognized the majority of malware we tossed at it. It had trouble getting rid of some malware, however. It does come with a number of helpful extras like a privacy monitor, a registry scanner, file shredder, and advanced network monitoring. Adaware isn’t as much protection as the leading antivirus software.
The last time adaware participated in AV-Test lab tests, it was able to block only ninety five. The 4% of risks that are 0-day and 97% known risks. These aren’t bad numbers however they’re not even close to the best security suites.
People who want adsware to work better, should consider the alternatives. We suggest Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others due to their reliability in real-world testing. Some users might be disappointed that only users of the Pro and Total plans have access to online customer and technical support. The company does offer various information and frequently asked questions on its website, however.
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