Adware is one type of malware. It’s not as dangerous as viruses that destroy systems or spyware that collects information, but can be just as annoying and intrusive. Adware can also perform unwelcome tasks on your device. For example, it can record the places useful content you visit and show ads that are specific to these specific locations. This is a great way for adware authors to earn money without selling their product directly.
Unlike many competing products, Adaware Review offers only Windows protection – the free version does not even support Mac or iOS devices. It also provides 24 hour technical support to paid users of its Total and Pro packages. The basic package provides real-time anti-virus and behavioral monitoring, as well as automatic downloading and a strong fire wall. It does not offer email and web protection or any other extras like a file shredder.
In the tests conducted by AV-test’s lab the program performed well. It managed to eliminate all known threats it tested against and block 97% of zero-day attacks. These scores are impressive, however they’re not as high as those of the top security suites.
Adaware Total is currently 30 percent more expensive than other competitors. This is because the company has decided to stop offering different levels of protection and instead bundles all their tools into one package. This means you only get one license but can access a wide range of PC security and privacy features, such as the removal of tracking cookies, optimization tools to speed up Windows boot time, and the ability to prevent apps from accessing the camera or microphone.
