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Even for MacOS, there is an abundance of ransomware, Trojans and other malware out there. Those seeking protection in a consumer or corporate environment should rely on dependable security software for MacOS. The lab at AV-TEST examined 8 security products for consumers and 6 security solutions for corporate users under MacOS Big Sur, revealing a few surprises.

14 Security Solutions for MacOS Big Sur Put to the Test ...

January 19, 2022 | Antivirus for macOS

VPN software is used for many operations: Getting around geo-blocking for services, tuning the ping when gaming or surfing anonymously, downloading or sending messages. For all these purposes, the VPN software has to not only provide a fast server but also be secure, and the company behind it needs to keep things private. The lab at AV-TEST examined all these criteria.

VPN Packages for Private Users Put to the Test under Windows 10 ...

December 20, 2021 | VPN Tests

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

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