Made by cybersecurity firm Lavasoft (formerly often known as Ad-Aware) Adaware’s mission is to combat the kinds of rogue apps and privacy invasions that most users aren’t aware of. Adaware is a collection of programs that track your browsing patterns, courses that alter the start page of your browser, and applications that display annoying ads at the most inappropriate times. This free application comes with various options that will increase your device’s security and ensure it runs smoothly.
Adaware identified the majority of malware that we tossed at it. However, it had a difficult time removing certain malware. The program comes with numerous useful extras such as a privacy monitor a registry scanner, a file shredder and advanced monitoring of network. It’s important to note, though, that adaware doesn’t provide quite as much security as some of the industry’s leading antivirus tools.
Adaware’s participation in the AV Test lab tests resulted in a blockage of just 95. 4.4% of threats that are not a day old and 97% of known threats. These aren’t awful scores, but they certainly do not compare to the best security suites can do.
Adaware users looking for better performance should consider alternatives. We recommend Kaspersky and Bitdefender, which are renowned for their reliability in real-world tests. Some users may be disappointed to find that only users of the Pro and Total plans have access to online customer and technical support. The company does offer a variety of information site and frequently asked questions on its website, but.