We released our Consumer Malware Protection Test. Any samples that have not been detected e.g. on-access are executed on the test system. A false alarm test is also included.

As in previous summers, we will be running certification tests for the following products:

• Anti-malware programs for macOS
• Anti-malware apps for Android
• Phishing protection for Windows (and other platforms on request)
• Parental control features for Windows (and other platforms on request)

Security vendors interested in any of above tests are invited to contact us by the 15^th of May 2019.

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.

Every year AV-Comparatives conducts a security survey asking users their opinion and preference on security products. In our global survey we ask users on various security related topics. The opinions and preferences from the end user community provide us with valuable feedback. The results help us increase the relevance and value of anti-virus software testing. We want to thank all who join the surveys and spend their time to complete them.

The security survey can be seen here. Download PDF here.

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AV-Comparatives’ security conference and Awards Ceremony for 2018 was held on 4^th and 5^th of February 2019 in Innsbruck. 36 security specialists from 12 different countries, representing 3 continents, attended the event. Awards for the best products in AV-Comparatives’ 2018 antivirus home-user public test series and approved enterprise products were presented to their respective vendors, and some important current IT topics were discussed.

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