Adaware is a product by cybersecurity firm Lavasoft, (formerly known as Ad-Aware) It was created to fight the various types of malicious apps and privacy invasions of which the majority of users are unaware. Adaware is a collection of programs that track your browsing habits, applications that reroute the browser’s start page, and apps that display annoying advertisements at the most inconvenient times. This free software comes with a number of features that increase your device’s security, and ensure it runs smoothly.
In our tests, adaware was able to identify the majority of the malware we tossed at it. However, it was unable to assist in getting rid of some malware. The program does include a number of helpful extras such as a privacy monitor a registry scanner, a file shredder, and advanced network monitoring. It’s important to note, however, that adaware can’t provide as much protection as some of top antivirus tools in the market.
The last time adaware was a participant in AV-Test lab tests, it managed to block only ninety five. The 4% of risks that are 0-day and 97% of known risks. They’re not bad however they’re not even close to the best security suites.
People who want adsware to work better, should consider alternatives. We suggest Kaspersky and Bitdefender both of which are well-known for their reliable performance in real-world tests. Also, only Pro and Total plan users receive access to online technical and customer support, which may be a bit disappointing for some users. The company does offer various information and Frequently Asked Questions on its website, but.