AV-TEST Product Review and Certification Report – Sep-Oct/2017
During September and October 2017 we continuously evaluated 21 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.
Protection
Protection against malware infections
(such as viruses, worms or Trojan horses)
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Industry average | September | October | |
Protection against 0-day malware attacks, inclusive of web and e-mail threats (Real-World Testing) 202 samples used | 99% | 100% | 100% |
Detection of widespread and prevalent malware discovered in the last 4 weeks (the AV-TEST reference set) 9,797 samples used | 98.5% | 100% | 99.9% |
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 | 13% | 13% | 13% | 12% |
Slower download of frequently-used applications 20 downloaded files | 3% | 4% | 2% | 2% |
Slower launch of standard software applications 11 test cases applied | 17% | 14% | 12% | 14% |
Slower installation of frequently-used applications 17 installed applications | 23% | 27% | 36% | 51% |
Slower copying of files, locally and in a network 7,521 files copied | 10% | 3% | 13% | 5% |
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 | September | October | |
False warnings or blockages when visiting websites 500 samples used | 0 | 0 | 0 |
False detections of legitimate software as malware during a system scan 1,425,641 samples used | 13 | 11 | 7 |
False warnings concerning certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 40 samples used | 0 | 0 | |
False blockages of certain actions carried out whilst installing and using legitimate software 40 samples used | 0 | 1 | |
Usability Score | 4.5/6.0 |
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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