We want to inform you about the precautions AV-Comparatives made to ensure workflows and tests will not be downgraded or delayed. AV-Comparatives is prepared for influenza as well as for Covid-19 (aka “Corona Virus”).
AVC-News
Here you will find links to all our test reports and reviews.
Fighting Biological Viruses
AV-Comparatives is now fighting biological viruses as well as computer viruses. We are proud to support research into the Covid-19 virus by donating our spare computing resources to medical research, via [email protected]
AV-Comparatives Introduces Enterprise-Class EDR-Test @RSA2020
As the number and complexity of advanced persistent threats increase, so does the importance of endpoint detection and response systems. AV-Comparatives has developed a comprehensive methodology for testing enterprise-class EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) systems, with tests commencing mid-Q2 2020, and results being published around the end of Q3 2020. AV-Comparatives have been working closely with the IT security teams, security practitioners and security operation centre (SOC) personnel of typical enterprises that already employ EDR systems or are planning to do so in the future.
AV-Comparatives’ Awards Ceremony for 2019
AV-Comparatives’ Security Conference and Award Ceremony for 2019 was held on the 3rd and 4th of February 2020, at the Hotel Klosterbräu, Seefeld in Tirol. Around 40 security experts from all over the world attended.
Consumer Summary Report 2019
Austrian antivirus testing lab AV-Comparatives has released its Summary Report consumer security products (PDF available here). This includes results of all the individual tests carried out during the year, a user-interface review for all 16 tested products, and awards given to individual programs in various different categories.
Consumer Summary Report will be released on the 6th of February 2020
On February the 6th we will announce the award winners and publish the 2019 Summary Report for Consumer AV security products.
Awards Ceremony
Our annual Awards Ceremony will be held in Innsbruck on 3rd and 4th February 2020. The event will feature a seminar with international speakers and media representatives, as well as a social event to celebrate the 2019 award winners.
AV-Comparatives Security Survey 2020 published
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.
Business Security Test August-November 2019
The second half-year report of our 2019 Enterprise main-test series containing a Real-World Protection, Malware Protection and Performance Test has been released. Also product reviews are included. Please read the report for details. https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/business-security-test-2019-august-november/
Enhanced Real-World Test 2019
AV-Comparatives released their new Enhanced Real-World Test Reports for consumer and enterprise security products. The test assesses the ability of security programs to protect against advanced cyber-attacks. https://www.av-comparatives.org/testmethod/enhanced-real-world-tests/
Consumer Performance Test October 2019
AV-Comparatives released their latest Performance Test Report for consumer security products under Microsoft Windows 10.
16 consumer products were tested regarding their impact on system performance. But keep in mind: Protection is more important than speed!