Research uncovers serious vulnerabilities across multiple devices from two major smart home vendors, underscoring the urgent need for stronger IoT security standards.

Alpbach, Austria – AV-Comparatives has been nominated for the prestigious Euregio Innovation Award at the European Forum Alpbach (EFA). The nomination recognises AV-Comparatives’ pioneering IoT research and development of an automated test system for the certification of smart home and IoT devices, as well as smart city and grid infrastructure.

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Zero Trust features in endpoint security can be effective in controlled environments like kiosks, where interactions are limited and predictable. However, for everyday workstations, the administrative burden, performance issues, and user disruptions often outweigh the benefits.

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In the cybersecurity industry, balancing financial success with integrity is critical, especially for companies navigating the pressures of the stock market. Publicly traded cybersecurity firms often face pressure to meet quarterly targets, which can sometimes compromise their commitment to long-term security practices and independent evaluations. While being public offers access to capital and increased visibility, it also brings the risk of prioritizing short-term gains over rigorous product testing and transparency.

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In response to the ever-evolving digital landscape, we’re excited to introduce the “IT Security Products Overview.” This compilation features 50 respected vendors, offering a practical guide for those looking to make informed decisions in the realm of cybersecurity. https://www.av-comparatives.org/security-products-overview/

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Both the AV-Comparatives EPR Test and MITRE Engenuity have their merits, each providing useful insights into endpoint security solutions. Understanding the differences between these two tests is essential for IT managers, CISOs, and other tech-savvy professionals looking to select endpoint security solutions that will effectively protect their environments.

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This blog post explores the identification of APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) Groups and their attribution in cyber-attacks. Furthermore, it delves into the intriguing scarcity of groups originating from Western countries.

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In our most recent report, we continue our investigation into the potential impact of performance-enhancing measures implemented by anti-virus vendors on the malware detection capabilities of their products. Building upon last year‘s findings, we now shift our attention to enterprise products in this blog post. By applying the same methodology, our objective remains consistent—to assess the consistent malware detection performance of enterprise security products in specific scenarios. We maintain uniformity by utilizing the identical settings employed in our enterprise main-test series.

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False positives can be a frustrating experience for users of antivirus software. Imagine you’re working on an important project or downloading a harmless file, only to have your antivirus flag it as a potential threat. While antivirus software plays a crucial role in protecting our systems, false positives can sometimes occur due to various reasons. However, the good news is that many antivirus vendors actively encourage users to report false positives they encounter, helping improve the accuracy of their detection systems. In this blog post, we will provide a list of popular antivirus vendors and their websites, where you can easily submit false positives for investigation.

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In recent years, the Internet has become an indispensable part of our daily lives. We use it for communication, shopping, entertainment, and more. Unfortunately, with the convenience of the Internet comes the potential for malicious actors to exploit it. Two of the many forms of deception used by cybercriminals are fake online shops and fake websites (the latter also known as phishing websites). Whilst these may sound similar, they are in fact quite different forms of deception, and so different measures are required to avoid falling victim to them.

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