German computer periodical PC Magazin has published results of a IP security camera test for consumers. The test was carried out by the Innsbruck test lab AV-Comparatives. Such cameras could be misused to see into the owner’s private life, and so were scrutinised for their own security standards.
Tag: Consumer
Anti-Phishing Certification Test 2020
Anti-Phishing test: security products published passing the 2020 test
Every year we publish the results of our phishing protection certification test. These tests evaluate the protection provided against phishing websites. These deceptive websites can pose a real threat to Internet users, as they attempt to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
Consumer Real-World Protection Test February-May 2020
The first half-year results of the ongoing Consumer Real-World Protection Test are now available!
https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/real-world-protection-test-february-may-2020/
Stalkerware Test 2020
Can antivirus programs protect your privacy and civil liberties? Major new test reveals how consumer security programs can detect covert surveillance by stalkerware programs.
https://www.av-comparatives.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/avc_stalkerware_2020.pdf
Router Security Test 2020
In cooperation with PC Magazin, AV-Comparatives releases the Router Security Test 2020 on consumer broadband routers. Internet of Things (IoT) testing continues with in-depth analysis of security features in popular home Wi-Fi routers.
VPN Report 2020
Security-testing lab AV-Comparatives has released its report of 35 consumer VPN (virtual private network) products for Windows. The test concentrated on two main aspects of the programs, namely speed and privacy.
https://www.av-comparatives.org/tests/vpn-report-2020-35-services/
Consumer Performance Test April 2020
AV-Comparatives released their latest Performance Test Report for consumer security products under Microsoft Windows 10.
17 consumer products were tested regarding their impact on system performance. But keep in mind: Protection is more important than speed!
Consumer Malware Protection Test March 2020
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.
Consumer Real-World Protection Test Factsheet Feb-Mar 2020
The first factsheet results (for February/March) of the ongoing Consumer Real-World Protection Test are now available! The full results will be published in June.
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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!