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New Lines of Defense:
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AV-TEST Awards 2020:
Products Recognized
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IT Protection

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6 VPN Packages Put to
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The lab of AV-TEST examined protection packages in the Advanced Threat Protection test, a type of live-attack test. Each product in the test was required to withstand 10 sophisticated attacks with scripts, macros and ransomware, precisely resembling the threat scenario posed by hackers. In doing so, each defensive step was evaluated according to the pattern of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix. The test shows that many products are true system defenders – whereas others are not.

9 Security Packages for Consumer Users in an Advanced Threat...

December 01, 2021 | Antivirus for Windows

All major ransomware attacks follow a certain attack pattern of APT groups. That's why the lab at AV-TEST simulated attacks on 14 protection solutions for corporate users with 10 sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threat scenarios, trying to encrypt the systems per ransomware. In doing so, each defensive step was evaluated according to the pattern of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix. The test revealed: Many corporate products are good system defenders.

Protection Solutions vs. Ransomware in the Advanced Threat Protection...

November 29, 2021 | Antivirus for Windows

For their own future-proofing, companies ought to rely on a good protection solution. The laboratory of AV-TEST tested 19 endpoint solutions for safeguarding Windows clients in terms of protection, system load and false alarms. The findings revealed that the market offers good solutions that corporate users can depend on in the fight against malware attacks.

19 Corporate Solutions Put to the Test under Windows

October 25, 2021 | Antivirus for Windows

Whether it is a Mac at home or a Mac endpoint in a corporate environment: users should never go without a good security solution on board. The lab at AV-TEST thoroughly examined 12 products and can issue firm recommendations.

Tested: 12 Security Solutions for MacOS Big Sur

October 06, 2021 | Antivirus for macOS

Spam and phishing e-mails, Trojans, and ransomware are at the top of the list of cyber threats. Anyone seeking solid and convenient protection ought to rely on a security package for Windows. For a full 6 months, the lab at AV-TEST vetted the quality of protection provided by these products. The findings yielded a few surprises.

21 Internet Security Suites Put to a 6-month Endurance Test under...

August 31, 2021 | Antivirus for Windows

Worldwide, there are over 3 billion Android devices in operation, and over 300 million new ones are added each quarter – and all are potential targets for attackers. Those who don't want to fall victim to an attack ought to protect their Android devices with a security app. The lab at AV-TEST put 15 apps to an endurance test for a full 6 months.

15 Security Apps for Android in an Endurance Test

July 28, 2021 | Antivirus for Android

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