Adaware is a product by cybersecurity firm Lavasoft, (formerly known as Ad-Aware) is designed to protect users from malicious apps and privacy invasions of which many consumers are not aware. This includes programs that reroute your surfing patterns, courses that alter the web page that opens your browser and apps that display annoying ads at the most difficult times. This free software comes with several features that will boost your device’s security and ensure that it runs smoothly.
Adaware identified the majority of malware we tossed its way. However, it had difficulty removing certain malware. The program does have a number of helpful extras like a privacy monitoring tool, an registry scanner, a file shredder and advanced network monitoring. Adaware does not offer the same level of protection as most popular antivirus software.
The last time adaware was a participant in AV-Test lab tests, it managed 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 far from being far from the top security suites.
Adaware users seeking better performance should consider alternatives. We recommend Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others because they are known for their reliability and effectiveness in real-world testing. Also, only Pro and Total plan users get access to online technical and customer support. This can be a bit disappointing for certain users. On its website, the company has many information as well as frequently asked questions.