Adware is a form of malware that can be downloaded onto your computer in a way that you are unaware of. It then monitors your computer to determine what you are looking for and then show relevant ads. This could result in a large number unwanted ads which can be extremely distracting and slow your PC. It could also pose serious health, privacy and security risks. Adware is also able to steal your information and sell it to advertisers.
The company behind adaware is Lavasoft that has been around for decades and develops legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program is easy to installation and doesn’t demand that you uninstall your existing antivirus. Once it is installed, you can perform a quick complete or custom scan from the main dashboard and perform product updates.
There are three plans that come with Adaware: free, Pro and Total. The free version includes real-time protection and download protection, but not blocking ads. The Pro version is more robust and comes with unlimited technical support, email and web protection as well as a strong firewall. It also includes a file shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
Ad-aware could block 95.4 percent of AV-Comparatives’ real-world test for protection however, it was unable to block 97% of zero-day samples. These results may seem good, but they are not as impressive when compared to the top brands in the market. If you’re interested in buying this antivirus, there’s a 30-day money-back assurance for both the Pro and Total versions.