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Adware is a type malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without knowing. It then monitors your computer to determine the things you search for, and then display advertising relevant to those searches. This can result in a large number of unwanted advertisements that can be extremely distracting and slow down your computer. It could also pose serious security, privacy and health risks. Adware is a tool that can obtain data from you and sell it to marketers.
The company behind Adaware is Lavasoft which has been around for decades and develops legitimate antivirus software solutions. The program has a straightforward installation process and doesn’t require you delete your current antivirus. After installation, you are able to run a quick, complete, or custom scan and then update the product via the main dashboard.
There are three plans available with Adaware: free, Pro and Total. The free plan offers real-time protection and download protection but does not include an the ad blocker. The Pro version is more robust and includes unlimited tech support, email and web protection, as well as a powerful firewall. It also comes with a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.
Ad-aware was able block 95.4 percent of the AV-Comparatives real-world tests for protection but only 97% of zero-day tests. These results may seem good, but they are not exactly impressive when compared against the best in the field. If you’re interested in buying this antivirus, there’s a standard 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.