Produced by cybersecurity company Lavasoft (formerly also known as Ad-Aware) Adaware is a security program that aims to stop the types of rogue programs and privacy invasions that most users aren’t even aware. Adaware consists of programs that track your browsing habits, programs that hijack the browser’s homepage and applications that display annoying ads at the most inappropriate times. The program is free and comes with many additional features to improve security and ensure your device runs smoothly.

Adaware recognized the majority of malware that we tossed at it. However, it had a difficult time getting rid of some malware. The program comes with a few useful features, including a privacy monitor and registry scanner. It also comes with an advanced file shredder, network monitoring, and a privacy watch. Adaware doesn’t provide as much protection as the leading antivirus software.

The last time adaware participated in AV-Test lab tests, it was able to block only ninety-five. 4.4% of threats that are not a day old and 97% of known risks. These aren’t terrible scores, but they’re not anywhere near the top security suites.

Anyone who wants adware to work better, should consider alternatives. We recommend Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others because they are known for their reliability in real-world tests. Also, only Pro and Total plan users have access to online technical and customer support, which may be a little disappointing for certain users. The company does offer a variety of information and Frequently Asked Questions on its website, but.

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