Produced by cybersecurity company Lavasoft (formerly popularly known as Ad-Aware) Adaware’s mission is to tackle the types of malicious applications and privacy infringements that a lot of users aren’t even aware. This includes programs that path your browsing habits, courses that block the start page of your browser and apps that display annoying ads at the most difficult times. This free application also comes with an array of additional features to improve security and keep your device running efficiently.
Adaware identified the majority of malware that we threw its way. However, it had trouble removing certain malware. The program does include a number of helpful extras like a privacy monitor, an adaware registry scanner, file shredder and advanced monitoring of network. It’s worth noting however, that adaware does not provide quite as much protection as some of top antivirus tools in the market.
The last time adaware took part in AV-Test lab tests, it managed to block only ninety five. 4.4% of 0-day threats and 97% of known threats. These aren’t terrible scores however they don’t come close to what the best security suites can do.
Anyone who wants adware to work better, should consider the alternatives. We recommend Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others due to their reliability in real-world testing. Some users might be disappointed to find that only users of the Pro and Total plans have access to online technical and customer support. The company does offer a range of information and frequently asked questions on its website, but.