Adaware, a product of cybersecurity provider Lavasoft, (formerly known as Ad-Aware) It is designed to fight the various types sites of malicious apps and privacy invasions of which the majority of users are unaware. This includes programs that reroute your browsing habits, programs that hijack the web page that opens your browser and applications that display annoying advertising at the most difficult times. This free program offers a number of features that can increase your device’s security and ensure that it runs smoothly.
Adaware detected most of the malware that we tossed at it. It did have trouble removing some malware, however. The program does have several useful extras such as a privacy watcher, an registry scanner, a file shredder, and advanced monitoring of networks. Adaware isn’t as much protection as the most popular antivirus software.
The last time adaware participated in AV-Test lab tests, it was able to block only ninety five. 4.4% of threats that are not a day old and 97% of known threats. These aren’t bad scores, but they’re not close to the best security suites.
Anyone who wants adware to perform better, should look at the alternatives. We particularly recommend Kaspersky and Bitdefender as they are known for their reliable performance in real-world tests. Additionally only Pro and Total plan users receive access to online technical and customer support, which may be a bit disappointing for some users. On its website, the company provides many information as well as frequently asked questions.