Adware is a type malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without you knowing. It will then track your activities to discover what you search for and display ads related to those searches. This could lead to a large number of unwanted ads that can be distracting and slow down your computer. It can also pose serious security health, privacy and privacy risks. Adware is a tool that can obtain data from you and then sell it to marketers.
The company behind adaware is Lavasoft which has been in existence for decades and develops legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program is easy to install and doesn’t require you to uninstall your existing antivirus. After it’s installed you can perform a quick full or custom scan from the main dashboard and execute the necessary updates to your product.
Adaware offers three plans: free, Pro, and Total. The free plan comes with real-time protection, download protection but does not have an blocking ads. The Pro version offers unlimited tech support, email and web security, as well as a strong fire wall. It also includes a digital lock, a parental control and file shredder.
In AV-Comparatives’ real-world Protection Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4% of malware, but only 97% in the zero-day detection tests. While these results might seem acceptable, they’re far from impressive when compared to the top performers in the industry. If you’re considering purchasing this antivirus, there is an ordinary 30-day money back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.
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