AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – Nov-Dec/2017
During November and December 2017 we continuously evaluated 20 home user security products using their default settings. We always used the most current publicly-available version of all products for the testing. They were allowed to update themselves at any time and query their in-the-cloud services. We focused on realistic test scenarios and challenged the products against real-world threats. Products had to demonstrate their capabilities using all components and protection layers.
Internet Security
Version | 17.7 & 17.8 |
Platform | Windows 10 (64 bit) |
Report | 174870 |
Date | Nov-Dec/2017 |
Protection
Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
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Industry average | November | December | |
Protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) 185 samples used | 99.5% | 100% | 100% |
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware discovered in the last 4 weeks (the AV-TEST reference set) 10,684 samples used | 99.9% | 99.9% | 100% |
Protection Score | 6.0/6.0 |
Performance
Average influence of the product on computer speed in daily usage
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Industry average | Standard PC | Industry average | High end PC | |
Slowing-down when launching popular websites 39 websites visited | 11% | 11% | 16% | 13% |
Slower download of frequently-used applications 20 downloaded files | 4% | 9% | 3% | 5% |
Slower launch of standard software applications 12 test cases applied | 15% | 24% | 9% | 15% |
Slower installation of frequently-used applications 19 installed applications | 26% | 17% | 35% | 23% |
Slower copying of files, locally and in a network 7,195 files copied | 7% | 7% | 18% | 20% |
Performance Score | 5.5/6.0 |
Usability
Impact of the security software on the usability of the whole computer
(lower values indicate better results)
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Industry average | November | December | |
False warnings or blockages when visiting websites 500 samples used | 0 | 0 | 0 |
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan 1,324,143 samples used | 4 | 1 | 3 |
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 41 samples used | 0 | 0 | |
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 41 samples used | 0 | 0 | |
Usability Score | 5.5/6.0 |
Evaluation based on a point system
All products can achieve a maximum of 6 points each in the three categories of protection, performance and usability. This means 18 points are the best possible test result.
At 10 points or higher, a product is awarded the AV-TEST seal of approval.
At 17.5 points or higher, AV-TEST also issues the "TOP PRODUCT" award. Additional details ›
outstanding | satisfactory | insufficient | certificates |
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