Adware is a form of malware that can be installed on your computer unknowingly. It then monitors you to see what you are searching for and display ads related to the search results. This can lead to an abundance of unwelcome ads that could be very distracting and slow down your computer. It also poses serious privacy, health and security risks. Adware can also be used to steal your personal information and sell it to advertisers.
Lavasoft the company that developed Adaware has been developing antivirus software for a long time and is a legit company. The program is simple to install and doesn’t require you to delete your existing antivirus. After it’s installed you can perform a quick, full or custom scan from the main dashboard and run the necessary updates to your product.
There are three plans that come with adaware: free, Pro and Total. The free version includes real-time protection and download protection but does not include an the ad blocker. The Pro version provides unlimited tech support, web and email security and a robust fire wall. It also includes a document shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
In AV-Comparatives’ real-world Protection Tests, Ad-aware was able to block 95.4% of malware, but only 97% in the zero-day detection tests. While these results might seem good, they’re far from impressive in comparison to the top contenders in the industry. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus come with a 30 day money back guarantee.