Adware is one type of malware. It is not as destructive as viruses that can destroy systems or spyware that collects data however, it can be as intrusive and annoying. Adware is also used to perform unwanted tasks on your device. For instance it can track the places you go to show ads that are specific to these specific locations. This is an excellent way for adware creators to earn money without having to sell their product directly.
Contrary to other products, adaware review gives only Windows security – the free version doesn’t support Mac or iOS devices. It also only provides 24/7 technical support to paid users of its Pro and Total packages. The basic package comes with live-time monitoring of your behavior and antivirus and automatic scanning of downloads and a robust firewall. However, it does not include email and web protection as well as other features such as a file shredder.
The software performed well in the lab tests of AV-test. It was able to remove all the known threats it was tested against and block 97% of zero-day attacks. These are impressive, but not as impressive as top security suites.
If you decide to buy the top-of-the-line solution, Adaware Total, it’s worth noting that it’s 30% more expensive than its competitors. This is because the company decided to stop offering multiple levels of protection and instead bundle all their tools into one bundle. This means that you only have one license but you can avail a wide array of PC security and privacy options, like the removal of tracking cookie optimization tools to speed up Windows boot time, and the ability to block apps from accessing the microphone or camera.