Consumer Malware Protection Test March 2025
AV-Comparatives is excited to share the results of the March 2025 Malware Protection Test for consumer security solutions. This test, part of the Consumer Main-Test Series, evaluates the effectiveness of top anti-malware software in detecting and blocking harmful files.
Test Focus and Methodology
Our assessment goes beyond basic detection rates, focusing on each product’s ability to prevent system compromises from malicious software. We tested 19 leading anti-malware solutions using a diverse collection of about ten thousand malware samples. Along with evaluating protection capabilities, we also carefully monitored false-positive rates to ensure that strong security measures do not cause unnecessary interruptions for users.
The Tested Products
The March 2025 Malware Protection Test included several prominent consumer security products: Avast Free Antivirus, AVG AntiVirus Free, Avira Free Security, Bitdefender Total Security, ESET HOME Security Essential, F-Secure Internet Security, G DATA Total Security, K7 Total Security, Kaspersky Premium, Malwarebytes Premium, McAfee Total Protection, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, Norton Antivirus Plus, Panda Free Antivirus, Quick Heal Total Security, Total Defense Essential Anti-Virus, TotalAV Antivirus Pro, Trend Micro Internet Security, and VIPRE Advanced Security.
Acknowledging Excellence
We are proud to announce that many of the products demonstrated exceptional performance, earning our highest award, “Advanced+.” These top performers include Avast, AVG, Bitdefender, ESET, G DATA, Kaspersky, Microsoft, Norton, Total Defense, and VIPRE. With impressive protection rates and minimal false positives, these solutions excel at defending consumers against the evolving threat of malware.
Access the Detailed Report
For those interested in exploring the full details of our March 2025 Malware Protection Test, the complete report is available on our website. As with all our public test reports, it can be downloaded for free and without registration. Discover valuable insights into the performance of leading antivirus solutions to help you make informed decisions about your digital security.
