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Adware is a kind of malware that can be downloaded onto your computer without you knowing. It can then spy on your activities to discover what you are searching for and then show ads that are relevant to those searches. This can result in a an overwhelming amount of ads which can be extremely distracting and slow your PC. It also can pose serious security health, privacy, and security dangers. Adware is also able to steal your data and sell it to advertisers.
Lavasoft, the company behind Adaware has been developing antivirus software for years and is a legitimate company. It is a simple installation and doesn’t require you remove your current antivirus. Once installed, you can conduct a quick, thorough or custom scan, and update the product via the main dashboard.
There are three plans available with Adaware: free, Pro and Total. The free plan provides immediate protection against downloads and viruses but does not include the ability to block ads. The Pro version is more robust and includes unlimited tech support as well as email and web protection as well as an effective firewall. It also adds a file shredder, digital lock and parental controls.
In the AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests, Adware managed to block 95.4 percent of malware samples, but only 97% in the zero-day detection tests. While these results might seem decent, they are not impressive when compared to the top performers in the industry. Both the Pro and Total versions of this antivirus are backed by a 30-day money back guarantee.