Adaware is a product by cybersecurity provider Lavasoft, (formerly known as Ad-Aware), is designed to fight the various types of rogue apps and privacy invasions of which many consumers are unaware. It includes programs that alter your surfing habits, courses that hijack your browser’s start page and applications that display irritating ads at the most unsettling times. This free software comes with various features that will boost your device’s security and ensure it runs smoothly.
In our tests, adaware was able to recognize the majority of the malware we tried to throw at it. It had trouble getting rid of some malware, however. The program comes with a number of helpful extras such as a privacy monitor a registry scanner, file shredder and advanced network monitoring. It’s worth noting, however, that adaware does not provide as much protection as some of industry’s leading antivirus tools.
Adaware’s participation in the AV Test tests in the lab resulted in a blockage of only 95. 4.4% of threats that are not a day old and 97% of known risks. They’re not terrible however they don’t compare to the most effective security suites can accomplish.
Users who want adaware to perform better should consider the alternatives. We suggest Kaspersky and Bitdefender that are known for their reliability and performance in real-world tests. Some users may be disappointed to find that only users of the Pro and Total plans have access to online technical and customer support. On its website, the company provides numerous information and frequently asked questions.