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Consumer Malware Protection Test March 2020

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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. While in the Real-World Protection Test the vector is the web, in the Malware Protection Test the vectors can be e.g. network drives, USB or cover scenarios where the malware is already on the disk 

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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.

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AV-Comparatives Security Survey 2020 published

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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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