Adware is a type of malware. It is not as dangerous as viruses that can destroy systems or spyware that collects data but it is just as intrusive and annoying. Adware is also used to perform unwelcome tasks on your device. For instance it can track the places you visit in order to display advertisements that are targeted to these locations. Adware authors can earn money through the display of targeted advertisements without having 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 offers 24 hour technical support to users of the Total and Pro packages. The basic-only package provides live-time monitoring of your behavior and antivirus and automatic scanning of downloads and a robust firewall. However, it doesn’t include email and web protection, or any additional features, such as a file shredder.
The program performed well in the lab tests of AV-test. It was able remove all known threats and block 97% of attacks of 0-day. These scores are impressive, however not as high as the best security suites.
If you choose to buy the top-of-the-line solution, Adaware Total, it’s worth noting that it’s currently 30% more expensive than its competitors. That’s because the company has chosen to stop offering a variety of protection levels and instead bundle their tools into a single package. While this means that you’ll only be able to purchase one license, it will provide access to an array of PC security and privacy tools, which include the removal of tracking cookies, optimization tools for speeding up Windows boot times as well as the ability to block apps from accessing your camera or microphone.