About

Adaware Antivirus, formerly known as Lavasoft, is a software development company founded in Germany in 1999. Now operating as a subsidiary of Avanquest, a division of Claranova, its headquarters are located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The company specializes in spyware and malware detection software, offering its flagship product, Adaware Antivirus. This freemium and proprietary solution for Windows combines a legendary anti-spyware engine with a super-fast antivirus, featuring download protection to block malicious files before being written to disk, sandboxing to keep unknown applications running in a virtual environment, and advanced mail protection. Key features also include a firewall and heuristic detection. While specific revenue, employee count, and leadership details are not provided, Adaware Antivirus is a prominent player in the internet security and anti-spyware market.