Made by cybersecurity firm Lavasoft (formerly also known as Ad-Aware) Adaware’s mission is to fight the various types of rogue applications and privacy invasions that many consumers aren’t even aware from this source of. This includes programs that reroute your browsing habits, courses that block the web page that opens your browser and applications that display irritating advertising at the most difficult times. This free software also provides an array of extra features to increase security and ensure your device runs smoothly.
In our tests, adaware was able to detect the majority of malware we tossed at it. It had difficulty removing some, however. The program comes with numerous useful extras such as a privacy monitor a registry scanner, a file shredder and advanced monitoring of network. Adaware does not offer as much protection as the most popular antivirus software.
Adaware’s most recent participation in AV Test tests in the lab resulted in a blockage of just 95. The threat rate was 4% for 0-day threats and 97% of known risks. These aren’t bad scores however they do not compare to the best security suites can accomplish.
Adaware users looking for better performance should look into alternatives. We particularly recommend Kaspersky and Bitdefender that are known for their reliability and performance in real-world tests. Some users may be disappointed that only customers of the Pro and Total plans have access to online technical and customer support. On its website, the company offers various information and frequently asked questions.