Adware is a form of malware that’s not as harmful as system-destroying viruses or spyware that harvest data, but it can be equally perplexing and invasive. It can also carry out unwanted tasks on your device, like recording the places you visit and displaying advertising tailored to the specific locations. Adware authors can earn money through the display of targeted advertisements without the need to sell the product directly.
As opposed to other similar products, Adaware review provides only Windows security – the free version does not even support Mac or iOS devices. It provides 24/7 technical support to paid users of the Pro and Total packages. The basic package comes with real-time security and behavior monitoring, as well as automatic downloading and a strong fire wall. However, it does not include web and email protection or other features such as a file shredder.
The program performed well in the tests conducted by AV-test in the lab. It was able to remove all the known threats it tested against and block 97% of 0-day attacks. These scores are impressive, however not as high as the most effective security suites.
Adaware Total is currently 30% more expensive than the competitors. This is because the company decided to stop offering multiple levels of protection, and instead bundles all their tools into one package. Although this means you’ll only have one license, it will provide access to a huge collection of privacy and PC maintenance tools, including the elimination of tracking cookies optimization tools that speed up Windows boot times and the ability to block applications from accessing your camera or microphone.
