Adaware, a product of cybersecurity firm Lavasoft, (formerly known as Ad-Aware), is designed to combat the types of malware and privacy infringements of which a lot of consumers are unaware. This includes programs that path your browsing habits, courses that block the start page of your browser and applications that display irritating ads at the most inconvenient times. The program is free and comes with an array of extra features to increase security and ensure your device runs efficiently.
In our tests, adaware was able to recognize the majority of the malware we tossed at it. However, it was unable to assist in getting rid of certain malware. The program has a few useful extras, including privacy monitors and a registry scanner. It also includes a file shredder, advanced network monitoring, as well as an privacy watch. It is worth noting, though, that adaware doesn’t offer as much security as some of the top antivirus tools in the industry.
Adaware’s most recent participation in AV Test lab tests resulted in the blocking of only 95. The 4% of risks that are 0-day and 97% of known risks. These aren’t bad scores but they don’t come close to what the most powerful security suites do.
People who want adsware to perform better should think about the alternatives. We recommend Kaspersky and Bitdefender, which are renowned for their reliability and performance in real-world tests. Additionally only Pro and Total plan users receive access to online technical and customer support, which may be a little disappointing for certain users. The company does offer numerous information and frequently asked questions on its website, but.