Independent Tests of Anti-Virus Software

The latest test of Android security apps – believed to be the biggest ever conducted – shows that only one in three provides effective protection. Out of 250 mobile apps tested, the majority were dubious, unsafe or ineffective.

At the end of every year, AV-Comparatives releases a summary report to comment on the various anti-virus products for consumers tested over the year, and to highlight the high-scoring products of the various tests that took place over the course of the year.

The second half year results of the ongoing Real-World Protection Test are now available.

The latest test of Android security apps – believed to be the biggest ever conducted – shows that only one in three provides effective protection. Out of 250 mobile apps tested, the majority were dubious, unsafe or ineffective.

The second half-year report of our new Enterprise main-test series containing a Real-World Protection, Malware Protection and Performance Test has been released. Also product reviews are included. Read the report for details.

We have reviewed and tested ten security solutions on Apple’s macOS High Sierra. Read our Mac Security Test & Review to see which security solutions have been approved.