Made by cybersecurity firm Lavasoft (formerly often known as Ad-Aware) Adaware is a security program that aims to stop the types of rogue apps and privacy invasions that most consumers aren’t even aware of. Adaware consists of programs that track your browsing habits, applications that reroute the browser’s start page, and applications that display annoying advertisements at the most inconvenient times. This free application comes with many options that will increase your device’s security and ensure that it runs smoothly.
In our tests, adaware was able to detect most of the malware we threw at it. It did have trouble removing some malware, however. The program does have several useful extras like a privacy monitoring tool, a registry scanner, a file shredder, and advanced monitoring of networks. It’s important to note, though, that adaware doesn’t provide quite as much security as some of the top antivirus tools in the market.
Adaware’s participation in the AV Test lab tests resulted in a blockage of just 95. 4percent of threats that are 0-day and 97% of known risks. They’re not bad but they’re not near the top security suites.
Anyone who wants adware to perform better, should look at the alternatives. We suggest Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others because they are known for their reliability in real-world testing. Some users might be disappointed to learn that only customers of the Pro and Total plans have access to technical and customer support via the internet. On its website, the company provides various information and frequently asked questions.