Adaware, a product of cybersecurity firm Lavasoft, (formerly known as Ad-Aware) It is designed to protect users from rogue apps and privacy invasions of which the majority of users are unaware. This includes programs that path your browsing habits, courses that block the web page that opens your browser and applications that display annoying advertisements at the most unsettling times. This free application also comes with numerous additional features to improve security and ensure that your device is running smoothly.
In our tests, adaware was able to detect the majority of malware we threw at it. However, it had trouble removing some malware, however. The program comes with a number of helpful extras such as a privacy monitor an registry scanner, a file shredder and advanced monitoring of network. It is worth noting, however, that adaware can’t offer the same level of protection as the 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 threats that are not a day old and 97% of known risks. These aren’t bad scores, but they’re not far from the top security suites.
Adaware users who want better performance should consider alternatives. We suggest Kaspersky, Bitdefender and others due to their reliability in www.programworld.org/scanguard real-world testing. Also, only Pro and Total plan users have access to online technical and customer support, which may be a bit disappointing for certain users. On its website, the company offers numerous information and frequently asked questions.