Adware is a type of malware that isn’t quite as harmful as system-destroying viruses or data-harvesting spyware, but it can be equally irritating and intrusive. Adware can also perform unwanted tasks on your device. For example, it can record the places you visit in order to display advertisements that are targeted to these specific locations. Adware creators can earn money through the display of targeted advertisements without the need to sell the product directly.
In contrast to many other 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-only package provides the ability to monitor your behavior in real-time, along with automatic scanning of downloaded files as well as a robust firewall. It does not offer email and web protection as well as any other features such as a file shredder.
The software performed well in the AV-test lab tests. It was able to eliminate all known threats it was tested against and block 97% of 0-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 competitors. This is due to the fact that the company has decided to stop offering different levels of protection and instead, bundle all their tools into one bundle. Although this means you’ll only have one license, it will give you access to a huge collection of privacy and PC maintenance tools, including the removal of tracking cookies optimization tools to speed up Windows boot times, and the ability to block apps from accessing your microphone or camera.