Adaware Review – Does Ad-Aware Really Work?
Adware is a type of malware that is installed on your system without your awareness. It can then monitor your computer to discover what you are searching for and then display relevant ads. This can result in large number unwanted ads that can be very distracting, and slow down your PC. It can also pose serious privacy, health and security risks. Adware can also be used to steal data from you and sell it to advertisers.
The company behind Adaware is Lavasoft that has been in operation for a long time, and is the creator of legitimate antivirus software solutions. It is easy to install and doesn’t require you to uninstall your current antivirus. Once the program is installed, you can run a fast, full or custom scan from the main dashboard and execute the necessary updates to your product.
Adaware offers three plans: free, Pro, and Total. The free version offers immediate protection against downloads and viruses but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version is more comprehensive and comes with unlimited technical support, email and web security as well as a strong firewall. It also comes with a file shredder, digital lock, and parental controls.
In AV-Comparatives’ Real-World Security Tests, Ad-aware managed to block 95.4 percent of malware-related samples, but only 97% of malware samples in the zero-day detection tests. While these results may appear adequate, they’re not exactly impressive when compared to the top performers in the industry. If www.programworld.org/pc-matic-review you’re interested in buying this antivirus, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee for both the Pro and Total versions.