The Austrian antivirus testing lab AV-Comparatives has released its annual Summary Report highlighting the results for consumer security test for the year 2025 (PDF available here). This report contains awards recognizing individual programs in various categories. Additionally a user-interface review for each tested products is included.
Consumer Summary Report 2025
Business Security Test August-November 2025
The second half-year report for AV-Comparatives’ 2025 Enterprise Main-Test Series, which includes Real-World Protection, Malware Protection, and Performance Tests, is now available. You can find detailed product reviews and the full report here: https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/business-security-test-2025-august-november/
NGFW Egress C2 Test 2025: Assessing the Effectiveness of Outgoing Network Traffic Prevention and Detection Capabilities
In November 2025, AV-Comparatives conducted an NGFW Egress C2 Test to evaluate the effectiveness of NGFW products in detecting and preventing malicious traffic. Certification reports are published only for vendors who achieved the certification (i.e. where malicious traffic was blocked). Non-certified vendors received feedback in order to improve their product.
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For many years, AV-Comparatives has conducted its annual security survey to better understand the needs and expectations of the global cybersecurity community. This tradition allows us to stay aligned with what matters most to you – whether you are an IT professional, a security enthusiast, or simply someone who cares about digital safety.
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Consumer Real-World Protection Test July-October 2025
AV-Comparatives has released the latest results of the 2025 Consumer Real-World Protection Test, covering the period from July to October. This publication continues our mission to help users understand how well consumer security products protect against the threats they face online every day.
https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-july-october-2025